Ever wondered how people get into the world of adult films? Well, you’re about to discover the unlikely and intriguing backstory behind one prominent adult film star, revealing the fascinating journey they took to reach this unique career path.

Danny D - who once broke down the difference between work sex and home sex – had a particularly interesting awakening to the idea he would make a good porn star.

You see, Danny, who Rebecca Goodwin, a well-known TikTok OnlyFans star, has collaborated with on a few occasions, was a builder when he was just 18 years old.

However, it was during a holiday trip to Germany with his friends for the 2006 World Cup that his mates experienced an eyeful that ultimately changed the entire course of Danny’s life.

While attending the lively fan festival, the group decided to take a break and relax at the festival when, at a rather inopportune moment, one of his friends caught a glimpse of Danny’s package while he was momentarily indisposed and having a wee.

Apparently, Danny had absolutely no idea what a 'normal penis' looked like until one of his supportive mates took the time to show him theirs in a somewhat informal setting. He had been with a couple of women before but thought their comments on the size of his manhood were merely 'sex talk' aimed at boosting his confidence during intimate moments.

Danny D who would later become a well-known porn star, with the real name Matt Hughes, then actively pursued a career in the adult film industry as he was seeking to transition away from his previous work in construction. Hughes went on to establish himself as one of the big names in the porn industry, winning several awards for his performances and appearing in numerous films that gained significant attention.

Danny said: "I was having a piss, and one of my buddies came over and sees my dick and he’s like, 'Dude, what the fucks’s wrong with your penis?'"

'Danny D' revealed his entire story of getting into the industry on the Jaackmaate Happy Hour Podcast.

Danny said: "I was having a piss, and one of my buddies came over and sees my dick and he’s like, 'Dude, what the fucks’s wrong with your penis?'"

Not the most assuring thing you'd want to hear from a friend.

Apparently Danny's friend then ran off and told the others who told him to get his penis - which is 9.5 inches long - out for them to have a gander.

At the time, he told them 'I’m not doing this boys, it’s a bit weird', but soon after one of his pals dropped his kecks to show him their member and announcing, 'that’s what a normal penis looks like'.

Danny went on to recall: "I’m like, ‘No, that’s not normal is it? Are you alright showing people that?'

“So I show my penis, and that was it, that was the start of the idea for the rest of the holiday, it was just ideas of what I could be doing with the rest of my life instead of being a builder."

And that was that.

From the age of 15, Danny had been working in construction and explained, "I did a bit of that, skirted around until I was 18 or so, and then I kind of found porn. I was moonlighting between the two jobs." Speaking to UNILAD some time ago, Danny revealed how he initially got a bit of practice in first, saying, "I started going to a few swinging clubs and things like that just to see if I had the confidence or the ability to have sex in front of swingers."

He recounted an interesting encounter, stating, "I ended up meeting a guy there who paid me to have sex with his wife. He obviously saw in my face that I was amazed by the whole situation, and he said, 'I'll give you 150 euros every time you do that,' and I literally was like, 'let's go again.'"

At just 18 years old, he felt that he could just keep going and explore the experience further.

Danny disclosed that he earns £20,000 a month from OnlyFans, even though it’s just a side job for him.

Since entering the industry he’s won multiple AVN Awards in front of and behind the camera, taking home a Hall Of Fame win in 2024.