Being a veterinarian is often perceived as a noble and fulfilling profession, but for Charlie Forde, it was a path that ultimately led to exhaustion and desperation. In an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com, Charlie, 36, revealed why she left her respected career in veterinary medicine to pursue a new life as a porn star.

• She started her career as a physical therapist in Australia working in the intensive care unit of hospitals.
• Before pivoting to become a veterinarian.

Charlie’s journey into the adult industry began while she was studying to become a veterinarian. She revealed that she was seeking ways to make extra money to support herself during her studies, and someone suggested that she try her hand at porn.

“I was doing 130 hours a week at my peak. I remember being on a placement where I was on call for every two hours, every other night of the week,” Charlie recalled.

These grueling hours took a toll on Charlie’s mental health, and she began to feel overwhelmed by the demands of her job. She suffered a car accident after a long night, which was the wake-up call she needed to reevaluate her career choices. “I tried to figure out what I could do in order to pay my way through vet school and someone suggested that I actually try porn,” Charlie shared. “So porn gave me a space where I could drop euthanasia and angry clients and sad animals and I could just do something fun for a change.”
Charlie’s decision to leave the veterinary profession had a significant impact on her personal and professional life. She began her adult career in Australia before moving to Europe, where she eventually landed a lucrative contract with the biggest porn agent in the business, Mark Spiegler.

In addition to her work as an adult performer, Charlie has also built a successful production company, which has led to multiple nominations at the AVN Awards, also known as the “Oscars of porn.”
“I love the process of producing and directing specifically. I mean, I love performing as well, but I think my heart is more so in the creation,” Charlie gushed. Charlie’s decision to pursue a career in the adult industry has been met with skepticism by some, but she argues that it has allowed her to secure her financial future and build a brand that has opened doors to new opportunities. “I do well on OnlyFans, but the average amount of money made from an average person on OnlyFans is about $400 a month,” Charlie said. “So unless people are coming into OnlyFans with a business mind prepared to work full-time, be savvy with marketing and spend money to make money, they’re never going to make big money.”
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) recently acknowledged the high rate of suicidal ideation among veterinarians, citing a 50% drop-out rate within the first five years of graduation.

Charlie Forde’s story highlights the importance of addressing the mental health of veterinarians and providing support to those who are struggling. “I know people who are veterinarians who have OnlyFans and they don’t make a lot of money, whereas I’m in a slightly different category because I built a name for myself in the adult industry,” Charlie said. Charlie’s experiences underscore the need for veterinarians to prioritize their mental health and seek support when needed. “Being a vet was so exhausting and we have six times the national suicide rate,” Charlie told DailyMail.com. In conclusion, Charlie Forde’s decision to leave her veterinary career behind and pursue a career in the adult industry has been met with a mix of shock and fascination. While her journey has been unconventional, it highlights the importance of prioritizing one’s mental health and seeking support when needed.