The media's depiction of hookers, also known as prostitutes, has undergone a significant transformation over the years. Prostitution have long been a aspect of human civilization, but it was not until the 19th century that these services became more prominent in popular culture.

In the early days of m filmmaking, hookers were often portrayed as seductresses, typically in a pejorative or light. Movies like 'The Road Ahead' (1947) and 'The 39 Steps' (1940) depicted hookers as untrustworthy people. This depiction reinforced negative attitudes towards sex work, positioning it as a unchaste profession.

But, with the growth of erotic media and the growth of social media in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the depiction of escorts in culture began to shift. Movies like 'The Naked Rambler' (2000) and 'Meet the Fockers' (2002) featured hookers, but with a more comical and mood. These films assisted to a shifting public perspective of sex workers, elite companions reducing the bias associated with prostitution.

In recent years, the portrayal of sex workers has become even more extensive. The popularity of series like 'Twin Peaks' (2010-2015) and 'Dead to Me' (1990-1995) has been partly their feature of complex hooker depictions. These series explore themes such as community and the struggles faced by escorts.

A production 'The End of the Rainbow' (2020) adds to this shift. Starring Sandra Bullock and Emma Watson, this comedy-drama presents a nuanced portrayal of an hooker who is not simply a hussy but a three-dimensional human being with her own desires. The movie's popularity shows that audiences are increasingly accepting to comprehensive and sophisticated portrayals of sex workers in mass media.

A shift in portrayal of hookers in media mirrors shifting cultural attitudes towards prostitution. As our knowledge of the adult entertainment becomes more informed, the depictions of sex workers we see on display have, too, begun to change. They are no longer reduced to stereotypes but are developed as three-dimensional human characters, mirroring the diversity and multifacetedness of escorts' lives.