Social media star GK Barry explores UK porn industry in documentary debut

Social media star GK Barry has gone behind the scenes of the UK porn industry in her documentary debut.

The 26-year old podcaster, whose real name is Grace Keeling, explored the industry in Ladbible’s Faking It, revealing what is real, staged and how porn shapes modern attitudes to intimacy, identity and self-image for both its creators and viewers.

The film follows Barry as she visits the UK’s largest swingers’ club, meets a number of creators from the Porn Star University, and explores how performers balance professional and personal lives while challenging stereotypes about sex work.

Barry said: “Going behind the scenes with Ladbible was eye-opening to say the least!

“I went in not knowing what to expect but the experience made me challenge my own perceptions of porn and the people behind it.

“I hope the episode will have the same impact on viewers, so that young people realise what they are watching isn’t always the full picture.”

The documentary also sees Barry discuss body image, addiction, consent, and the differences for men and women around these issues, with porn stars Andy Lee and Katie Summers as well as Josh Lane, a former porn addict.

The film was produced as part of Ladbible’s For F***’s Sake campaign, which aims to encourage more open conversations about porn, sex, and relationships, and calling for better sex education and government action on porn’s long-term impact.

GK Barry is the youngest panellist on ITV’s Loose Women and over the years has built a following of over four million on TikTok.

She was also a contestant on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here in 2024.

Faking It is available to stream on Ladbible Stories on YouTube.