Wendy Williams Interviews Eliza Allure
When did you start to identify as “BBW”?
I had actually never heard the term before until I was offered a porn shoot. I had a twitter account I posted some sexy pictures on and a company contacted me. So I started researching the genre and felt confident I could be on screen as a sexy big girl.
Growing up how would you identify your sexuality?
I was raised in a very religious home so sexuality was shameful. My parents dressed me in boys clothes when I started developing because they were so afraid of my body. I was told that bisexuality did not exist when my dad found me watching lesbian porn. I rebelled against them and moved out when I was 18 which helped give me space to explore myself and my desires.
How did you come up with the name Eliza Allure?
Elizabeth is my middle name so I just shortened it and I’ve been told I am alluring. Plus I searched to make sure no one had it. Porn 101.
Tell us about your first adult shoot? How did you feel before and after?
Well I think my first shoot turned out great but it was a little crazy. I was supposed to be shooting a threesome but the other female model freaked out and started saying she was high and she couldn’t shoot. So we just made it a boy girl scene. Certainly an interesting introduction to the insanity of this industry. It’s very extreme either people are completely boring and normal like me, just working hard to make a living or they are bat shit crazy and thrive off constant attention.
What social media sites can readers find you on?
Follow my IG and Twitter @ElizaAllure
What can potential members expect with ElizaAllure.com?
I have been pouring my heart into my member site. I love being in front of the camera and knowing that all my fans are going to experience my films really turns me on. I update every week on wednesday with a hardcore video and photoset. I also pay my super sexy girlfriends to guest model every once in a while to introduce you to some new girls who I absolutely know my fans will appreciate. I want to give my fans a special and unique experience with my site. Members also get my snapchat for free and two webcam shows a month which are available in my archive if they miss them live. There is also a message center so I am able to communicate with them immediately if they are any requests, issues or questions.
What are your measurements?
This winter I have been gaining so much weight. You can see my growth on www.ElizaGains.com and check out my new measurements there.
Why is it harder for BBW models to cross over, get recognized, or get the same perks as other Adult Entertainers?
I think mainstream companies have been affected by the tube sites more then they would like to admit and risking money on new categories might be scary. So often if they do shoot a BBW dvd they try to pick models who follow a more hourglass or busty milf figure because they feel safer about the marketability of this body type.
What is the biggest misconception about a BBW Model?
I think a lot of girls feel that all BBWs must be body positive role models. When often the hardest fights I’ve had against body shaming have come from other big girls. They see my self confidence and because they don’t love themselves at the size they try to tear my confidence down. It’s really tragic. I really want everyone to love themselves at any size. I wish I could inspire confidence and not jealousy. I am not someone to be jealous of and it’s okay to be insecure sometimes but it’s not ok to let those insecurities affect others in a negative way. Recently, there was some online drama because one of the leaders in the bbw community was body shaming girls with bigger bellies and saying how unhealthy they are etc. This doesn’t help anything and in fact hurts everyone’s mental health.
You are once again nominated for AVN BBW Performer of the Year, tell us how it feels to be nominated year after year and why award nominations are or aren’t important to performers?
I was really lucky to have be nominated my first year in the industry. I am truly honored to be nominated every year since then as well. I really do work hard everyday to please my fans and grow my business.
You perform in front of and behind the camera, what made you start shooting content for your site and others?
Taking a model and styling her complete look and photographing her is actually one of my passions. I love making women feel amazing. I love when I do a models makeup and hair and she literally can’t stop looking at herself. I want everyone to feel like a goddess and I am honored to be in a position to do it.
As far as shooting content for my site, I really love helping women achieve their goals and they need jobs to do that. There are only a few companies who actually shoot bbw and they are all run by men. The only way to make these women’s lives better is to give them options to shoot with a better company. A company who won’t rip them off or hit on them. I want to help these ladies hold the guys in charge accountable by not feeling like they have no other option but to work with them and give them the ability to turn down work if they want to. Right now most models don’t have that luxury.
How hard is it being a Independent business woman in a man dominated Adult Industry?
I can say it is definitely a struggle. For some reason me succeeding really terrifies these guys. I have been given was more disadvantages by these men because of it. It is impossible for me to find companies who will work with me to branch into a more serious side of the business because these men are trying to secure their own businesses.
Any fun projects coming up you can tease us with?
I am currently in the middle of shooting a book full of body positive models of all shapes and sizes. If you want to contribute please email me. eliza@elizaallure.com
BBW strip night will be kicking off AVN week here at the Hustler Club in Las Vegas Jan 17th. Check out www.bbwstripnight.com for more info
I am also organizing another Body Positive Art Show check out www.bodypositiveartshow.com for details
Are there any Adult Performers you haven’t shot with that you would like to tackle in 2017?
I really want to shoot with more trans performers. I really love shooting with transmen and transwomen. Every time I say this bigots in the industry try to tell me not to even though my fans love it. It really surprises me how ignorant people can me even in a liberal setting such as porn. It truly is a reflection of society in that way. I also still dream of one day working with Flash Brown.
What is something that most people wouldn’t know about you?
I broke my feet two years ago at my first BBW strip night and still managed to shoot scenes the next month. I just stayed on my knees or back the whole time lol.
Anything you want to leave us with?
Life is too short to wage a useless war against your body. Just love yourself.
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Wendy Williams is a performer, producer and publicist. Find her on Adult DVD Talk at adultdvdtalk.com/wendywilliams and on Twitter @TSWendyWilliams.
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