Porn star Whitney Wright has come under fire after traveling to Afghanistan, a country where women’s rights remain severely restricted under Taliban rule.

The trip, documented on her social media, has drawn backlash, with many pointing out the grave risks she faced—including potential public flogging, imprisonment, or even execution—for her involvement in adult content.

This is a photo of herself Whitney Wright posted while in Afghanistan.

Wright, 33, who has been active in the adult industry since 2016, visited Kabul and other Afghan cities, sharing photos of the architecture and cityscapes. But her choice of destination has been met with sharp criticism, given the Taliban’s strict laws against pornography and the oppressive conditions for women in the country.

Since reclaiming power in August 2021, the Taliban has implemented harsh restrictions on women’s rights, banning them from education, employment, and traveling alone. Women accused of moral crimes, including acts deemed immoral or inappropriate, have been subjected to public floggings and severe punishments under the Taliban’s interpretation of Islamic law (Sharia).

Whitney Wright ignored official travel warnings issued by the U.S. Department of State, which explicitly advises against travel to Afghanistan due to the risks of terrorism, wrongful detention, and severe human rights violations. The warning states:

“Do not travel to Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, and limited health facilities.”

Had her adult film career been discovered, she could have faced legal consequences as Afghanistan criminalizes all forms of pornography, equating it to prostitution, adultery, and homosexuality—offenses that can lead to harsh punishment or even death.

Following her Instagram posts from Afghanistan, critics voiced their outrage over what they saw as an irresponsible and dangerous portrayal of the country.

One commenter wrote:

“Why would you EVER want to promote and give money to these governments? You are giving a huge misleading picture of what countries like Afghanistan and Iran really are like for the WOMEN who live there.”

Another added:

“How could you go there and promote it knowing what happens to women there?”

Despite the criticism, Whitney Wright appeared to downplay the risks she faced, even recounting how a local Afghan man tried to arrange a marriage between her and his son.

She wrote:

“A nice older man in Herat tried to set me up with his son who lives in Germany when he found out I was single. But when he called him, his son asked if I spoke any German. I do not—so it was not a match.”

This is not the first time Wright has traveled to high-risk destinations and shared her experiences online.

In February 2024, she visited Iran, where women’s rights are also heavily restricted, and pornography is strictly illegal. Iranian actress Setareh Pesyani condemned the Iranian government for allowing her entry, arguing that her career in adult content could have made her eligible for the death penalty under Iranian law.

At the time, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated they were unaware of Wright’s pornographic background when her travel visa was issued.

While Wright’s travels have undoubtedly gained her attention on social media, the risks she took—venturing into countries with harsh penalties for her profession—highlight the dangers of seeking online notoriety at any cost.

With Afghanistan’s current legal and social climate, Wright’s trip could have ended in imprisonment, public punishment, or even execution had her past been exposed.

Her actions have reignited debates about influencers promoting unsafe travel and whether social media fame is worth the potentially life-threatening consequences.

Her X account was suspended last year, so you’ll have to follow her on her new account @whitneyxxwright.