"I hit a wall," she recalls. "I realized I had spent years performing for the gaze of others. I didn’t know what I liked to eat, read, or wear when no one was watching."
She serves as an unofficial mentor to a small group of younger performers looking to exit the business, helping them draft resumes, apply for small business loans, or simply learn how to cook a meal that isn't delivered.
As the sun sets on this September evening, Remy LaCroix stands up to adjust the needle on her record player. The first chords of a classical guitar fill the room. For a woman who once lived at the mercy of the crowd’s roar, she has finally found the volume that suits her soul.
That realization sparked her lifestyle blog, "Remy’s Roots," which launched quietly last spring. The blog eschews the typical influencer aesthetic. There are no sponsored detox teas or filler-heavy skincare routines. Instead, LaCroix writes long-form essays about the psychology of touch, recipes for sourdough bread, and playlists for "processing grief." LaCroix is keenly aware that the industry she left behind has changed radically. The rise of AI-generated content and the normalization of creators on platforms like OnlyFans have democratized adult entertainment, for better or worse.
September 24, 2024 – In the world of lifestyle and entertainment, few figures have navigated a seismic career shift with as much grace and introspection as Remy LaCroix. Once a dominant force in front of the camera, today she embodies a different kind of power: the quiet, grounding presence of someone who has weathered her own personal tempest.
"Thunder is loud. It’s disruptive. But it’s also natural," she explains, sipping herbal tea. "In my twenties, I was the lightning—fast, unpredictable, striking hard. Now, I’m learning to be the thunder. It rolls in slower, but you feel it in your chest. It commands respect without asking for permission."
The entertainment industry is notoriously unkind to those who leave it. Yet LaCroix has managed to pivot her brand from adult stardom to a legitimate lifestyle curator. She runs a small but devoted YouTube channel focused on sound baths and forest bathing—a far cry from her previous life, but one she insists is more authentic.
"Thunder is just energy dissipating," she notes as our time wraps up. "It’s loud, yes. But it’s also the sound of pressure releasing. That’s what I want my legacy to be. Not the crash, but the release."
As we sit down on a brisk late-September afternoon, the metaphorical "thunder" of her past feels distant. LaCroix, now in her late thirties, exudes a serene confidence. The conversation drifts away from the tabloid headlines of yesteryear and settles on what truly matters to her now: wellness, creative control, and the art of reinvention. When asked why she chose "Thunder" as a metaphor for this current phase of life, LaCroix smiles knowingly.
"I needed to detox from the noise," she admits. "For a decade, my body was the product. Now, my peace is the product." Since stepping back from performing in the mid-2010s, LaCroix has dedicated herself to the study of somatic therapy. Her home studio in the Pacific Northwest is a testament to her new ethos: cedar wood, weighted blankets, and a vinyl collection that ranges from Enya to Nick Cave.