Gay adult film star Sharok is used to getting the attention of fans for his extensive x-rated resume on platforms such as OnlyFans.
But last week, Sharok put the focus on his feelings on a personal social issue as he walked the runway for the first time ever at Louis Gabriel Nouchi’s Fall 2023 menswear show at Paris Fashion Week.
Sharok, who is Iranian American, used his couture close-up to draw attention to the ongoing civil rights crackdown going on in Iran, where the government continues arresting and executing citizens who voice dissent.
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The uprisings began in September 2022, following the arrest of 22-year-old Iranian woman Masha Amini for not wearing the mandatory hijab covering in accordance with the regime’s regulations. While at the police station, Amini was taken to the hospital and later died under suspicious circumstances.
In the weeks and months that followed, Sharok has used his social media to add to the voices expressing their outrage to the situation in Iran.
Being Iranian and part of a marginalized community means I can’t in good conscience go on using my platform strictly for work. I’ve been trying to do both for almost 4 months now. #iranians back home are in the midst of a revolution, living in the diaspora means we have a duty –
— Sharok (@TheSharok) January 10, 2023
Not wanting to waste having the spotlight on an international stage, Sharok decided to utilize his appearance at Paris Fashion Week for a larger and more important cause.
Amid the scene of the show’s other male models, Sharok walked the catwalk with his shirt unbuttoned revealing a tattoo that translates to “Women. Life. Freedom” while holding up a sign that read “Stop Executions in Iran.”
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The image and video of his runway protest soon went viral online as well as getting the attention of major fashion outlets like Vogue Italia.
While Sharok told Out he did not give the fashion house advance notice about his political statement, he has no regrets and said he would have felt “stupid” if he didn’t draw attention to the atrocities going on in Iran.
#StopExecutionsInIran #IRGCterroists https://t.co/nn52y7nlwV pic.twitter.com/efsDfeSg16
— Sharok (@TheSharok) January 19, 2023
“For me to be so self-indulgent and attention-seeking to walk in a fashion show without saying anything would have gone against everything I’ve been talking about for the past few months,” he said to the outlet.
Sharok’s fans on Twitter couldn’t be happier for his bold action:
— Dion Pittman (@DionPitt1) January 18, 2023
Thank you for using your platform to help people.
— Kirby33 (@Kirby335) January 20, 2023
A fucking king
— Arabelle Raphael (@ArabelleRaphael) January 18, 2023
Since the fashion protest, Sharok has continued to use his social media for activism, as well as to highlight the steamier work he is best known for.
Whether using his platform for good or flaunting his physical assets in his films, here are a few more reasons to show support for Sharok:
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straightupgay
Fashion. Statement?
abfab
When you find the time to pull yourself away from your camera, I would like to order now….
Chelo, simply meaning plain-cooked rice and kebab, is a must for anyone wanting to take their first steps into Persian cuisine.
There are various options for which protein to have with chelo. There’s koobedeh, which is ground meat mixed with minced onion and seasoned with salt and pepper. Then there is bargh, a thinly sliced lamb fillet, often marinated overnight in lemon juice and onions. Don’t forget chenjeh, a lamb fillet marinated, diced and then grilled. Or joojeh, which is marinated chicken, basted with butter and saffron.
All cooked on a grill, they are tender, juicy and delicious. Your chelo kebab will be accompanied with a grilled tomato, some sumac (a red spice made from dried berries) and a knob of butter to mix into your rice.
Diplomat
Please. Stop. I’m starving now. Uhg.
abfab
I know, right? Q should have a quality foodie section. Instead they feed us shit like what to cook if your’re an accident prone bottom. Stop!
Gay Iranian men love to discuss all of these things, and they could read from the phone book and have you needing a wt-nap. Delish!
Diplomat
LoL
abfab
The recipe had me at a KNOB of butter. I hope he has other skills, such as cooking, etc.
mateo
Is that pronounced the same as “cello”, the musical instrument?
sfhairy
Yes, the supreme leader of Iran is going to listen to a porn star. LOL. Not.
abfab
Yee of little faith. He’s into porn, yes, but he is not a porn star. Learn. Perhaps he will share more with us. But enough with his body. Does he have more to offer than his……………the jury is out.
rickh710
Isn’t this the same Sharok who ignored pandemic lockdowns in California and also ignored international advisories to avoid non-essential air travel in order to fly to Puerto Vallarta to shoot porn in a condo with other superspreaders? Pardon me if I don’t favorably respond to his new social activism.
Paulie P
Amen…I get that he doesn’t want his country men and women killed but does he think that his gay lifestyle and porn career is going to be listened to in Iran? I am sure he will never travel there for fear of persecution.
abfab
Why would he travel there and fear persecution when he can find that right here?
prttymn33
How about you try to do something? You are so important and above this guy. How about you get up off your ass, go out into the world, and use all those intellect that makes you so much smarter and better than other people to bring attention to and hopefully change what’s going on? How about that?
SDR94103
and the twinks go gaga over a person who get paid to have sex and then walks the runway. LOL
abfab
STFU
linedrive
I feel really bad for those who have zero comprehension skills. He’s not trying to change the minds of leaders in Iran. He’s trying to draw attention to a horrible human-rights issue in Iran. More eyeballs, more awareness, more focus. Awareness and concern can, in fact, lead to action. But nobody would pay attention to a porn actor! Except they have. That’s literally what the article is about. People have taken notice. Good for him for giving a sh*t and trying to make a difference so you geniuses can sit back and take ill-informed shots at him.
abfab
Word.
sfhairy
And once again, the supreme leader of Iran isn’t going to care what he has to say. We all are well informed about the human rights issues in Iran, a porn star calling out those issues will not make anyone stand up and go, oh my god, look, a porn star made a statement, let’s jump into action.
sfcarlos65
Exactly. I applaud Sharok for putting himself out there, and speaking up.
ondaboat0069
Clothes are hideous
Kangol2
I’m glad he took this brave step, small though it was. He’s quite handsome too.
Beachman
Good for him for using his popularity to try to help others. It’s refreshing to read an article about a porn star that isn’t an obituary. More power to him….
Thad
I want a world where porn performers can speak out for human rights and be heard. I want a world where porn performers go on to live long happy lives following their dreams and using all their talents. I want a world where human rights are respected.
PollyDarton
Groundbreaking. LOL!