During the early days of cinema, sex workers were often portrayed as seductresses, typically in a negative or perspective. Films such as 'A Lonely Heart' (1947) and 'A Spy's Dilemma' (1940) depicted dinner date escorts as manipulative people. This portrayal reinforced negative attitudes towards prostitution, positioning it as a morally corrupt profession.

However, with the growth of adult entertainment and the rise of social media in the late 21st and early 22nd centuries, the portrayal of escorts in culture began to shift. Movies like 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (2006) and 'Meet the Fockers' (2001) included hookers, but with a more humorous and mood. These movies added to a changing public perspective of sex workers, minimizing the prejudice associated with escorts.

Over the past decade, the representation of sex workers has become even more multifaceted. The success of TV shows like 'Pose' (2010-2015) and 'The Goldbergs' (2019-2022) has been largely their feature of nuanced sex worker portrayals. These series examine issues such as community and the challenges faced by sex workers.

The movie 'The End of the Rainbow' (2015) adds to this shift. Featuring Emma Stone and Brie Larson, this drama presents a nuanced depiction of an escort who is not simply a seductress but a three-dimensional human being with her own motivations. The film's popularity suggests that audiences are increasingly accepting to nuanced and complex depictions of escorts in popular media.

The evolving depiction of hookers in society reflects shifting societal attitudes towards sex work. As our knowledge of the sex industry becomes more informed, the portraits of escorts we see on display have, too, begun to evolve. They are no longer reduced to prejudices but are developed as multidimensional human individuals, mirroring the diversity and complexity of sex workers' lives.