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[dropcap class=”kp-dropcap radius”]C[/dropcap]annabis and pornography are two lucrative and sometimes taboo industries with many similarities. Both industries cater to adult appetites; they are both held to different regulations from state to state, but most importantly—cannabis and pornography are two industries that the talented adult film actress, Katie Morgan, knows all too well.

Whether or not you watch adult films, chances are Katie Morgan has made an appearance in your living room at one time or another. Best known for her nine HBO specials and a star role in Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Katie Morgan has successfully attained mainstream status while still catering to those who enjoy watching her have sex onscreen.

Following her role in Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Katie took a seven-year hiatus from shooting hardcore adult films to instead focus on other endeavors like hosting parties, doing podcasts, performing burlesque shows all across the country and making special appearances. Last September, Katie Morgan fans everywhere rejoiced as she made her much-anticipated re-entry into the hardcore adult film industry.

While many fantasize about this adorable, blonde bombshell trademarked for her high-pitched voice and busty figure, Katie also has an outgoing and bubbly personality that is complimented by her affinity for two of our favorite things—animals and cannabis. Katie sat down with CULTURE to discuss her career, views on the ever-changing porn industry and of course, her love for cannabis.

Whether you’re following her on Twitter to see hilarious and adorable posts or you are guilty of drooling over her countless adult films, it is time to get a little more intimate with Katie Morgan.

 

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“I don’t grow myself, but if somebody wanted my input or wanted to name [a strain of cannabis] after me, I would be totally down for that. It should be an orange sativa.”

 

You’re back into shooting hardcore adult films after a seven-year hiatus following the release of Zack and Miri Make a Porno. How is it to be back filming adult videos?

Oh my God, it’s so much fun. It really is. I just missed it, and I realized that I could do it again. Like, I didn’t think I couldn’t, but I had been gone for so long, and so much had changed. But then I went to AVM Expo last year and met a bunch of new people, and it just felt like it was time to come back. It’s been so much fun!

That’s so exciting. How are your fans responding?

Oh, huge! I did the Exotica Convention at the end of last year, and we were busy the whole time. I don’t think I’ve ever taken that many pictures right in a row. It was so much fun!

You’re one of the only adult film actresses who attained mainstream status with nine HBO specials, your role in a feature film and more. What do you personally consider to be your greatest accomplishments? 

I think definitely the HBO shows. I had a nine-year relationship with them, and we did nine specials, and that’s really my thing. I’m quite proud to be that naked girl from HBO.

Would you also say your 2013 induction into the Adult Video News (AVN) Hall of Fame is up there with your greatest accomplishments?

Oh yes, that was huge. I still can’t believe it when people say that. It’s amazing, and that was such an honor. And actually AVN continues to be awesome. I came back as a performer this year in September, which was not in time for anything to come out for AVN nominations, but they’ve asked me to be a co-host the red carpet for the award show.

How was it working with Kevin Smith for filming Zack and Miri Make A Porno?

It was amazing. I was and still am a fan from way back. I like Clerks and Dogma and all that. So I was already a fan of his, and then Seth Rogen was an added bonus, and when I first auditioned for it I read lines with Seth and Kevin, and I thought I was going to freakin’ die, and that was before I got the role. It was surreal. Kevin was great. He actually ended up introducing me to the guy I married a couple years later, and he got ordained and married us.

You regularly perform sexy burlesque shows across the U.S. What are those like?

Well that’s really what I ended up busy doing the last seven years and still; I’ve been on a very extended feature dancing tour where I go out anywhere from one to three weekends a month, and I do big burlesque shows. Lots of poor ostriches died for my costumes, but they’re beautiful, and then I throw them on the floor. So I do a three-song set that starts out really burlesque, and it ends kind of more hardcore rock ‘n’ roll.

Can you tell us about your new affiliation with Nexxxt Level Talent Agency.

I was actually really excited to see that there was a boutique style agency happening and that it was two people I have known. I’ve known Andre Madness and Jonathan Morgan like right from the beginning. Jonathan used to come over and play at my poker game when we lived out in L.A. He was like one of my close friends.

Then last year, same thing, at the AVN Expo they said they were starting this agency,  “We’re only going to take 20 girls. We’re going to keep it small, so everybody gets that extra attention.” And I said, “That’s exactly what I need.’”

So I signed on with them, and it’s been really great. I have not had a free second. I’m enjoying it—all the back and forth. I haven’t been to LA this much in a couple years, and I missed it because I’m from there, so it’s kind of nice. It’s like getting to go home again.

 

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“I’m kind of a functional smoker. I really prefer the sativa like, ‘Let’s do the laundry and write a song,’ as opposed to ‘Let’s eat brownies and watch movies.’ The sativa especially I find really focuses me, because I’m kind of all over the place normally.”

 

Do you spend about equal time between Vegas and L.A.?

I definitely spend any free time I have at home because I have all the pets and the family at the house, but when I travel, sometimes I travel cross-country for the shows, but all the adult stuff is in L.A. still.

You mentioned you have pets. What kind of pets do you have?

I have a little bit of a zoo. I have dogs and cats and parrots and ferrets and a wallaby and some sugar gliders and frogs and turtles. I was a pet store manager before I did porn.

 I’ve seen on your social media that you’re pretty open about your love for cannabis. What is your preferred method of consuming cannabis?

I’m really just getting into the vaping now with oils. For the most part I’m kind of old school. I like the whole process of grinding and rolling joints and stuff.

Do you like edibles?

Sometimes, but I’m kind of a functional smoker. I really prefer the sativa like, “Let’s do the laundry and write a song,” as opposed to “Let’s eat brownies and watch movies.” The sativa especially I find really focuses me, because I’m kind of all over the place normally. Everyone pictures that you smoke weed and you just lie down and melt, and I have the absolute opposite reaction.

Are there any other reasons you choose to consume cannabis?

It’s also to relax. I prefer smoking to drinking. Like, if I’m going to chill, I’ll either have a joint or a joint and a glass of wine. I don’t like the drunky feeling. I don’t like anything that makes me feel out of control of myself.

 When did you start consuming cannabis? Is it something you’ve always done?

No, well because I had the whole arrest thing back in 2001, and I got the whole federal felony. I was out on bail and probation for like three years with full drug testing and all that—no smokey, no smokey. But then once I was off bail and everything started legalizing, it was kind of awesome.

One week ago, I got to play the legal game in Colorado. I happened to go to Denver for a family wedding, and my kid brother and I got weed legally and smoked it.  The experience was so weird. Just to be able to land in the city and drive on over to the dispensary was kind of amazing. It was like, the future is now!

 

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“I happened to go to Denver for a family wedding, and my kid brother and I got weed legally and smoked it.  The experience was so weird. Just to be able to land in the city and drive on over to the dispensary was kind of amazing. It was like, the future is now!”

 

What are your views on the legalization of cannabis for medical and/or recreational use?

On legalization, I am totally pro both medical and recreational.

Pornography and cannabis both have a history of some social and political opposition toward their legalization. Do you see any parallels between the industries that would be the reason for this?

I feel like that can be said for anything that society has historically told us is taboo. Even alcohol had an era of prohibition.

 In your experience, is cannabis use is prevalent in the porn industry?

It’s kind of funny actually. It used to be a lot more prevalent when I was in the first time, and until the condom laws and everybody really cracking down on stuff, I noticed a lot less people talk about it. They don’t really smoke it on set like they used to.

Has the industry gotten stricter in all senses after the new laws?

I wouldn’t say strict necessarily, but more professional. We’re trying to make it

more like a real work place and not a party.

Have you heard about other adult film stars having their own star-branded designer cannabis strains? Is this something you have considered?

I would totally be into that. I mean, I don’t grow myself, but if somebody wanted my input or wanted to name one after me, I would be totally down for that. It should be an orange sativa.

 Some professionals in the porn industry have crossed over to the cannabis industry. Do you think the two industries go hand in hand?

Sort of—I would say [cannabis and porn go hand in hand] the same as it does when people are branding vodka or tequila . . . just like anything extra that you can put your name on and have to promote that’s in the same kind of party vein. I host parties as much as I feature dance. It’s for when you go and you’re the host of the party, you have something to promote like, “Here’s my vodka. Here’s my weed.” Like, of course that goes hand in hand, but I think that goes with celebrities, not just porn.

 What can our readers look forward to from you in the future?

Definitely look for my dance tour. I will probably be coming to a city near you at some point. I go just about everywhere from Fargo to Florida.

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