The Most Popular Pornstars
Certain models are more popular than others in the adult market. Some disappear before anyone is aware, but a few remain eternally popular.
While Mia Khalifa is undoubtedly the world's most famous porn star, Abella Danger and Riley Reid are growing in popularity. This year, both are placed in the top five the most popular pornstars.
- Lana Rhoades
Lana Rhoades, whose real name is Amara Maple, made her debut on the scene in pornography at the age of 18 and swiftly became one of the most adored female pornstars. She has been nominated for AVN and XBIZ Performer of the Year, as well as receiving numerous other awards.
The hot blonde from the Midwest has a natural beauty that is undisputed. She has a tan complexion and slim body that is always visible to the audience.
Through her career her charisma and beauty on screen have allowed her to earn millions of dollars. She has been featured in over 200 films and is a regular on the scene. In a podcast interview, she recently spoke about her regrets over her "people pleasing" approach to her time in the adult industry. She has since spoken out against pornography and is now a vocal advocate for the alternative entertainment industry. She is also the one most searched on XVideos, XHamster and XVideos.
- Alexis Texas
Alexis Texas, a sexy blonde beauty known as Alexis Texas in adult films, is not a newcomer. Born on the military base in Panama, she was raised in Castroville, Texas, where she graduated from high school and later worked in an eatery before becoming involved in the porn industry.
She made her debut in 2009 and was featured on the cover of Genesis and Hustler magazines. She also starred in the 2010 erotica cable film Bikini Frankenstein. She was one of the 16 actresses profiled in the documentary film Aroused.
She signed an exclusive contract in the year 2015 with Elegant Angel and began filming her scenes. She won the AVN Award in 2015 for Best Female Performer. In 2016, she starred in her first gangbang. She also appeared in the movie Don Jon with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Scarlett Johansson.
- Natalia Starr
The gorgeous beauty from Poland is not a new face in the porn industry, but she deserves a lot of attention. Her 34D boobs are a feast for the eyes but her huge butt is the biggest highlight.
The blonde babe started her career at 18 years old. Her first big part was with Penthouse, as Pet of the Month. But she gained even more attention for her performance on Brazzers.
The hardcore babe loves lesbian porn but also likes sexual sex that is tight and cocky. You can see her at many incredible porn sites including Cherry Pimps. Pinky is a real professional and takes excellent care of her body. This beautiful lady has a piercing in her navel and an unintentional tramp tattoo on her right cheek.
- Jane Grey
Last year, Pornhub released a variety of fascinating insights into what keeps people off including the top pornstars that people were searching for. Abella Danger, an adorable Miami beauty took the top spot. She pipped sexually attractive Aussie Angela White as runner-up.
The rest of the top five performers have been around for an extended period of time. Mia Khalifa is a repeat, as are Riley Reid and Alex Adams.
Some of the stars on this list were household names in the golden age of X-rated films that ran from the 1960s through the mid 1980s. Others have stepped away from the film industry, but retain some mainstream fame. Jenna Jameson, who continues to play between adult movie stars and mainstream fame is a great example.
- Angel
Angel is one of the most prominent stars in a new era of the market called alt porn. Her punk-style and sexy scenes make her a popular choice for fans of the scene. She has been nominated for both AVN and XBIZ awards.
Her popularity has grown more because she is also a model, and contributes to magazines such as Playboy and Penthouse. She's the only MILF among the top five most searched pornstars on Pornhub.
The rankings are based on searches by people using the website XNXX which is owned by the same firm as XVideos. XNXX rankings may be more important than other sites however they represent only a small segment of viewers who are adults. It's highly unlikely that any current XNXX star will be included on our list of the greatest stars of all time.
- Belladonna
Michelle Sinclair, aka Belladonna was a teen-star who exploded onto adult films in 2000 when she was 18 years old. She became famous for her sadokink films. Her hardcore films were dominated by the slaps and chokes. Her fame rose to new heights when she let ABC News track her for two long years, culminating with an Primetime TV Interview that caused her to break down.
She's also the most popular milf pornstar of all time, beating out the likes of Kiara Mia and Lisa Ann. In fact, she's among the few actors to be ranked as the top performer on every site's list.
Brandi Love has been a director and performer since 2004. She has appeared in several mainstream films and even played Catwoman as part of Vivid Entertainment. She's not a stranger to AVN nominations too, having received 10 nominations throughout her career.
- Leone
Famous for her blonde hair and long bangs, Leone has an incredible bust and light skin tone. She is also an excellent actress who does a fantastic job in sex-related scenes with her partner.
She is also a well-known domme in the Indian pornography industry. She has been voted the top domme by fans of XHamster, XNXX, Pornhub and Redtube.
Some performers can lose their popularity quickly in the adult entertainment industry. However, others enjoy rapid rise to fame and remain popular for a number of decades.
She was an ex- Penthouse Pet and currently works for Vivid Entertainment. She has appeared in more than 1300 films. She is an actress, singer, and dancer with lots of talent. She has been part of several iconic porn films. She also appears in her own web series titled Mostly Sunny. Her brother is also a part of the show.
- Jordi El Nino Polla
Jordi El Nino Polla is a Spanish porn actor who is among the most well-known adult actors in the country. His popularity has led him to be featured in a variety of films, and he's currently working on new projects. He is a well-known figure in the field and has been featured in more than 70 videos.
He first got into the business when he turned 18 and came across an advertisement for male models on the internet. He then submitted photographs and was picked up by Spanish production company Fakings. He soon earned the nickname "El Nino" because of his slim frame and youthful appearance.
He has several YouTube channels and his videos have received millions of views. He is well-known for his wit and his big cock. He's not your typical tall, hunky porn star but his slender, gangly looks and mischievous smile have done his very well in the world of porn.
- Brandi Love
Brandi Love, a stunning MILF started her professional career as an adult in 2004 and has been in more than 500 erotic films since then. She is also a frequent director front of the camera. She has more than one million followers on Twitter.
As of 2022, she's the most popular pornstar on XHamster however she has fallen down the ranks on Pornhub and XVideos. She is still ahead of last year's most searched pornstar, Lana Rhoades, but she is now being beaten by newcomers Abella Danger, Riley Reid and amorous Aussie Angela White.
She has been nominated a number of times for AVN and XBIZ Awards, but is most famous for her work in launching Parents in Adult which helped adult performers locate lawyers to represent them. She's also a tattoo artist and entrepreneur who owns a pornography studio. She lives in Florida and is the brand ambassador for Forever 21.