Gay glories: The six most shocking Sean Cody headlines

If there’s one thing Mr. Sean Cody knows how to do other than make an amazing porno, it’s make an amazing headline. Since its inception as an amateur site in 2001, the gay porn studio has skyrocketed to become one of the most widely recognized and talked-about entities in mainstream media.

However, the studio’s surge in popularity followed a series of controversies and entanglements with budding young stars that pushed its name into the limelight. Whether through calculated strategy or serendipity, the mainstream headlines below have undoubtedly boosted Sean Cody’s bottom line. Whether you’re a fan of the site or not, that’s some top-tier promotion, Mr. Cody!

Take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most jaw-dropping Sean Cody headlines:

Calvin Klein’s romance with Nick Gruber, formerly Sean Cody’s ‘Zeke,’ amidst infamous ear-slicing incident

Perhaps the most famous of all Sean Cody crossover men is Nick Gruber. He lived our dream life as a beloved gay partygoer with a knack for designer duds and million-dollar credit limits. Previously known as “Aaron Skyline” of Next Door Male (NSFW) and “Zeke” of Sean Cody, this gorgeous young man was taken by fashion mogul Calvin Klein in 2009. That meeting sparked a torrid four-year love affair that kept Queerty warm night after night. That is, until Gruber was arrested for nearly slicing a man’s ear with a frying pan.

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X-Men director Bryan Singer dating Sean Cody’s “Jess”

Sean Cody model Jess, most noted for the giant cannabis leaf tattooed on his side and his freakishly giant dick, was rumored to be dating X-Men director Bryan Singer. The news sparked discussion about whether Jess was openly gay or simply gay-for-pay, the answer to which was never fully realized once the relationship fizzled. But if there’s one definitive thing we learned from checking out Jess’ work (NSFW), it’s that Singer was this power top’s big nelly bottom!

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High school principal suspends Sean Cody’s “Noel” for appearing in gay porn

We all know high school sucks. But Sean Cody’s “Noel” (NSFW) appeared in national headlines in 2014 after his principal suspended him for appearing in gay porn. Claiming he was “causing a campus disturbance” the case caused a media uproar. Not long after, Principal Stephanie Soliven invited him back to class and came up with a lame excuse for her rampant homophobia.

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Wilson Cruz shares heartbreaking memories of being bullied in school: “I was called f*ggot every day”

“I don’t even know what it was like not to be bullied. I was called f*ggot every day. It got to the point where I didn’t even hear it anymore.”

Sean Cody’s “Addison” sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder

Former Sean Cody model “Addison” (NSFW) is no doubt a hit in prison now! The “amateur straight dude” legally known as Jason Andrews was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing and bludgeoning 41-year-old tattoo artist Dennis Abrahamson to death in 2010. He was originally hired to have sex with Abrahamson on camera at a sex party. But, you know, decided brutally murdering him would be way more fun.

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Is Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Red Ranger Sean Cody’s “Brock”?

Back in 2006, rumors swirled that Austin St. John, former Red Ranger of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, picked up a side gig as muscled hunk “Brock” on Sean Cody (NSFW). But, the saucy rumor of the “Brock” and Red Ranger rendezvous turned out to be mere fiction. “Brock” made his bottoming debut on Sean Cody’s site in 2022. Ironically the same year as “Brock’s” return, Austin St. John was connected by the FBI to a wire fraud caper that would make even Rita Repulsa blush.

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MMA fighter Dakota Cochrane addresses gay porn past as Sean Cody’s “Danny”

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Professional MMA fighter Dakota Cochrane appeared as Sean Cody’s “Danny” in 16 hardcore flicks (NSFW) before racking up some serious wins in the fighting world. But the self-professed straight man has been open about his days punching holes before punching heads. He told the media in 2012 “It’s true. It’s something I did a long time ago. Definitely made a mistake and want to put it in the past. Just trying to move on to bigger and better things now…”

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