Actresses whose lives were transformed by 'Game of Thrones'

Some actors have had the opportunity to leave behind their less-than-glamorous past.

SeriesGame of ThronesBecause there were many rather "racy" scenes, the production team hired some supporting actors who came from the sex trade or were adult film actresses. However, since Game of Thrones, many have seized this rare opportunity to develop new careers and leave their less-than-stellar past behind.

Josephine Gillan

Josephine has appeared in Game of Thrones since season two, primarily in intimate scenes. Her natural acting earned her a contract to continue. She recently appeared in a brief cameo in episode 7 of season six. The actress will also return for season seven, which begins filming later this year.

The 27-year-old actress told The Sun: "Getting into the series and doing decent acting saved me from a life as a prostitute. The show helped me become a stronger person and led to offers for mainstream acting."

Samantha Bentley

In seasons one and two, Bentley played a prostitute in the brothel of the character Littlefingers. After season three ended, she was eager to return to Game of Thrones despite her contract having expired.

In the fifth season, she was unexpectedly called back to double for a scene, but only for her buttocks. This scene took place in episode three, when the troll Tyrion was exploring Volantis.

The actress, now in her 30s, has a boyfriend and wants to end her career in adult films. Thanks to the positive recognition she received from Game of Thrones, she hopes to find a more stable job elsewhere.

Saeeda Vorajee

Vorajee is of Indian descent; her parents immigrated to London in 1960. Before starring in Game of Thrones, she appeared in over 30 adult films and worked as a prostitute. Vorajee had to hide this from her parents due to their strict Muslim family background, but they eventually found out through a friend. Her role in Game of Thrones gave her a positive opportunity to change.

Jessica Jensen

Jessica is a 24-year-old actress who appeared in numerous nude scenes in seasons three and four. Prior to that, she worked as an insurance saleswoman before quickly transitioning to modeling and entering the adult film industry. After participating in the popular series, Jessica expressed a desire to change her career path in a more positive direction.

According to VNE