In a surprising turn of events, a pornstar featured in Eminem’s latest music video took to social media to ask for payment for her appearance. Adult film actress Ryan Keely tweeted her request, addressing both the iconic rapper Eminem and the production company Synapse Virtual Production. Her tweet read: “Hey @Eminem thank you making magic happen and including me in Houdini. Surreal! So cool. Can you do one more trick and get @SynapseVpGlobal to send me my check?”
Ryan Keely appeared in the music video for Eminem’s new single ‘Houdini,’ which debuted on May 31. Despite her brief on-screen time, the behind-the-scenes effort was significant, as highlighted by her and her fans on social media.
One fan was curious about the effort that went into Keely’s hair for the shoot, asking, “How much time did hairdresser take to get this hair job?” Keely responded, detailing the extensive process: “Dude it was gnars! 3 bags of clip in extension and then they added a 4th bag of tape-in extensions let’s call it the the hair-pièce de résistance.”
The conversation about Keely’s payment plea gained traction on social media, sparking various opinions.
One commenter supported her, stating, “I mean the company should pay her. He’s not in charge of that but that absolutely should happen.” Another questioned the validity of her claim given her short appearance: “How much do you expect to get paid for a second in a video?” This was quickly countered by a supportive reply explaining the broader context of her work: “She booked that time off for a shoot. Got there. Had makeup put on. Received acting directions and acted. Plus, they likely did several (if not more) takes in order to shoot what you see as a few seconds.”
Adding to the buzz, Eminem’s latest musical project, ‘Houdini,’ is part of his much-anticipated album titled ‘The Death of Slim Shady.’ This album is particularly noteworthy as it signifies a potential shift away from Eminem’s famous alter ego, Slim Shady, sparking discussions among fans about the future of his music career and the possibility of his retirement.