Lords went on to establish a decades-long career in mainstream Hollywood, appearing in cult classic films like John Waters' Cry-Baby (1990), Sci-Fi television series like Babylon 5 , and the action film Blade (1998). In 2003, she published an autobiography detailing the exploitation, drug dependency, and systemic failures she experienced as a minor in the adult industry, framing her story as one of survival and legal reform. Conclusion