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The world’s most downloaded adult star Jenna Jameson was born on April 9, 1974 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jenna’s father was the President of NBC in Las Vegas and her mother was a revered Las Vegas showgirl. Jenna’s mother passed away when Jenna was just four years old. Jenna and her brother were raised by her father. Well aware of Jenna’s charm and good looks at a young age, her father nicknamed her “Heartbreaker”…and that, she certainly became.
Jenna excelled in high school both academically and socially. She was the perfect combo; teacher’s pet and cheerleading captain. After driving all of the boys crazy, Jenna got her famous tattoo “Heart Breaker” at the age of 16. With Jenna’s love for dance and the spotlight, she became an instant success in the pageant circuit.
After graduation from high school, Jenna danced as a showgirl on the Las Vegas Strip and then moved on to the Las Vegas Crazy Horse II. Instantly recognized for her beauty and sex appeal, Jenna was encouraged to pursue a career in nude modeling. As a model, Jenna has appeared many times over in Penthouse, Hustler, Club, and every other leading men’s sophisticate magazine. She has been named as Porn’s #1 Girl by every adult magazine. Up to now, she has graced over 300 magazine covers and appeared in over 700 magazines. Her popularity has crossed over to numerous mainstream magazines including Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Allure, Jane and FHM, where Jenna was listed as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Girls in the World for past TWO YEARS (2001 & 2000).
After encouragement from a friend to visit an adult movie set, Jenna appeared in her very first adult scene, for Andrew Blake’s “Fantasy Woman”. Shortly thereafter, Jenna signed a five-film contract with Vivid Video. Realizing that Jenna was the hottest talent in the industry, Wicked Pictures signed Jenna as their top billing and only Contract girl. Since signing that exclusive contract with Wicked, there has just been no stopping the blonde bombshell. In 1995, her first year with Wicked, Jenna was honored by AVN with a bevy of awards including Best New Starlet, Best Actress, and Best Couples Sex Scene, marking it the first time ever a new starlet had won all three awards. She was also honored with the XRCO Starlet of the Year award and the FOXE Video Vixen award. Jenna is the only performer in the history of adult entertainment to win the Best New Starlet award from all three voting organizations. As a new performer, she has been honored with more awards than any other performer in the history of the adult industry.
In 1997, Jenna had another award winning year, walking away with the most prestigious awards of the year, including Best Couples Sex Scene for film and video, Best American Actress and a landslide victory as Fan Favorite. Jenna’s winning continued in 1998 with Best All Girl Sex Scene, Best American Actress and another triumph as Fan Favorite. In 1999 she was honored with Adult Entertainer of the Year and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. In total, Jenna has won over 25 awards and countless nominations.
As the world’s most popular adult star, Jenna Jameson’s popularity has transcended into the mainstream arena. Besides her many appearances on E! Channel specials, hosting Planet Hollywood openings, E’s Wild On and Talk Soup, Jenna has been featured in Howard Stern’s Private Parts, and has made numerous appearances on Comedy Central’s The Man Show, Nash Bridges, The Roseanne Show, Later with Cynthia Garrett, Entertainment Tonight, Extra and HBO. Off camera she’s funny, personable, and down to earth. She enjoys shopping, water-skiing, traveling and playing on the computer. Jenna’s dream car is a Ferrari, though she’s currently enjoying her 1999 CL600 Mercedes and her personally customized Viper.
Most recently, Jenna has been dedicating her time to developing her signature website clubjenna.com. This site boasts of having a fresh new look. Considerable efforts have been committed to the design and implementation of adult as well as mainstream content.
Award Winning Jenna Jameson
1996 - AVN Award - Best Couples Sex Scene
1996 - AVN Award - Best Actress / Video
1996 - F.O.X.E. - Video Vixen Award
1996 - Hot D’Or - Best American Actress
1996 - Hot D’Or - Best American Starlet
1996 - X.R.C.O. - Starlet of the Year
1997 - AVN Award - Best Couples Sex Scene / Video
1997 - AVN Award - Best Couples Sex Scene / Film
1997 - F.O.X.E. - Fan Favorite
1997 - Hot D’Or - Best American Actress
1998 - AVN Award - Best All Girl Sex Scene
1998 - F.O.X.E. - Fan Favorite
1998 - Hot D’Or - Best American Actress
1999 - Adult Entertainer of the Year
1999 - Hot D’Or - Lifetime Achievement Award