In the adult industry, Lisey Sweet is known for being a hardcore blonde bombshell. What fans might not realize is that her path to the spotlight started in a research lab where she worked as a scientist. Trading lab coats for lingerie, Lisey applies her passion for exploration to her performances on screen. In this interview she talks about life before porn, the performers that influenced her most, what turns her on, and much more.
HotMovies: Before porn, you worked in a research lab doing work on infectious diseases? Is this true?
Lisey Sweet: Yes! I worked at three separate institutions during my 7 years as a scientist prior to my adult career. I focused on emerging infectious diseases (primarily influenza and avian influenza, but briefly with many other viruses). I managed a large laboratory with the lab’s work most notably on universal vaccine development. I also managed analytical support core departments to run samples on specialized equipment for my work as well as others. My project that I was focusing on over the last couple years of my career was part of a large initiative with the NIH to use bioinformatics to predict disease outcomes – a preconception for personalized medicine.
Why did you leave that field for porn? Do you ever get the itch to do some more science?
Although I really enjoyed my work in science, I discovered over time that I’d rather do my own thing and preferred working for myself and exploring various interests I’ve always had. I originally had set out to work in musical theatre prior to pursuing my scientific education. Actually what is quite exciting is that I frequently still have papers being published with my name on them for work that I had done during my career. Between that, my husband’s scientific career, and my priority to keep learning about many unknown parts of science and medicine, I feel like I still get that itch scratched.
You had this dark ambient and intimate sex scene Nathan Bronson in A POV Story’s ‘A Romantic Escape’. Tell us what you remember about performing in this scene.
Nathan and I have been friends for quite some time so it’s always fun working with him. The style of the shooting and the scene in general was new to me as I had never worked with Ricky Greenwood before. I wore one of my favorite satin dressing gowns that makes me feel so luxurious.
How was working with director Ricky Greenwood?
As I mentioned, I hadn’t worked with him before. As a filmmaker myself it was extremely valuable to watch such a highly regarded director work and his true artistic lens he works through. We worked pretty hard on the scene getting it just right and I knew it was going to come out beautifully. I appreciate when directors and fellow performers make me feel beautiful like that and we can all have fun while doing so.
That was a sort of a family roleplay scene where you play the step-mom. What do you think about the family roleplay genre?
Generally I prefer to stay away from family roleplay scenarios. However, I understand that due to its popularity, it has a place and a need. Personally, it’s not something that turns me on so I try to ensure I navigate the roles in a sensitive and consensual manner.
You had a threesome with Jane Wilde and Rod Piper for Zero Tolerance Films ‘Wild Dream’. What was it like shooting this scene and working with these two at once?
I had never worked with Jane prior to this scene. I think she was still relatively new but already a breakout star. Rod and I had known each other a little before this so anytime you work with someone you know is always a treat. Jane was so cute and so beautiful and full of youthful carefree energy. She’s one of the few younger performers who I truly believe was actually into what she was doing sexually. She and I worked together again after that and it was great to be able to work with her energy.
What’s your favorite type of scene to shoot?
I haven’t released most of my recent productions that I have done myself yet. This is where I really found my niche- feature style psychological thrillers with rich cinematography. I will be releasing these works at some point as soon as I can find the right platform that I feel will display my art the way I want it to be seen.
What’s a scene you really want to try but haven’t yet?
Damn. Well I’ve done pretty much everything lol. I really love crossing the barriers of the categories of sexuality and working in more LGBTQ style films. Especially the niche ones. You’d be surprised how many people go bonkers over the one specific weird thing you made up! Also, I’ve felt strongly about the stigma of “crossover” work since I started in 2017. I was advised to stay away from it or I could be blacklisted or labeled as whatever. But as a scientist understanding the actual risk versus the perceived risk was upsetting that people become marginalized for the work they do. I do my work because I love it. To not do something because of what others might think of me is a disservice to my personal and professional priorities.
Who are some performers who influence you?
My BFF Candice Dare. I adored her long before we knew each other. Her effortless charisma and confidence and humbleness is extremely rare. She’s been a steady player in the game for a long time and every day I am impressed by her. Outside of porn she is extremely talented in so many ways. I’m very lucky to call her my baby girl.
Dredd. He doesn’t give a fuck except for what excites him. He’s one of the kindest, gentlest and most genuine people out there and I love the contrast of that to his perceived persona on film. I shot with him 7 times and every time was blissful.
Do you have any specific kinks or turn-ons?
Medical fetish! I love playing nurse but I also am super fascinated about the detached mechanical interaction with medical personnel and medical devices. It’s invasive but impersonal and beautiful.
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