Dani Daniels

About Dani Daniels

Dani Daniels, born Kira Lee Orsag on September 23, 1989, in Orange County, California, is an American former adult film actress, director, stripper, and visual artist. Raised in Southern California, she grew up in a household with two mothers, which she has mentioned in interviews as part of her upbringing. Of Czech, English, and German descent, Daniels has often described her early life as relatively typical, though she faced financial challenges that influenced her career path. Before entering the adult industry, she worked various jobs, including as an assistant in a medical office at age 15 and later as a stripper to pay rent while briefly attending art school, which she left after two years due to financial constraints.

Daniels entered the adult entertainment industry in January 2011 at the age of 21, initially working as a lesbian-only performer before transitioning to heterosexual scenes. Her entry into the industry began with stripping, which she took up to address financial struggles, and later progressed to nude modeling and adult films through the agency OC Modelling. Her first scene was with Reality Kings, marking the start of a prolific career. Over the years, she worked with prominent studios such as Brazzers, Wicked Pictures, Elegant Angel, Reality Kings, Jules Jordan, and Filly Films, among others. She also directed content for companies like Penthouse Studios and Brazzers.

Throughout her career, Daniels appeared in over 500 adult films, with notable titles including Dani Daniels: Dare (2012), The Whore of Wall Street (a 2014 Brazzers parody series), and Dani Daniels Deeper (2014), which won awards for its interracial content. She became particularly well-known for her girl-on-girl scenes early in her career, with fans and critics alike praising her chemistry in lesbian performances, as well as her versatility in later boy/girl and interracial scenes. Some of her standout collaborations include working with performers like Sinn Sage, with whom she won an AVN Award for Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene in 2013 for Dani Daniels: Dare, and other stars such as Chanel Preston, Gracie Glam, and Erik Everhard.

Daniels garnered significant recognition in the industry, earning numerous award nominations and wins. She won the 2013 AVN Award for Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene, the 2015 AVN Award for Best Interracial Release for Dani Daniels Deeper, and the 2016 XBIZ Award for Female Performer of the Year, among others. She was also nominated for awards like Best Actress and Best Three-Way Sex Scene at the AVN and XBIZ Awards across multiple years. Additionally, she was named Twistys Treat of the Month in July 2011, Penthouse Pet of the Month in January 2012, and Elegant Angel’s Girl of the Month in March 2014.

Regarding subscription platforms, Daniels has been active on sites like OnlyFans, where she shares exclusive content with fans, and has previously worked as a webcam model for Streamate and CamSoda. Physically, Daniels stands at 5’7” (170 cm) with a slender build, measuring 34D-24-36. She has brown hair, blue eyes, and several tattoos, including a small heart on her lower stomach and script on her shoulder blade. Her breast size is reported as 34D, and while she briefly had breast implants early in her career, she later had them removed, opting for a natural look. There are no widely documented reports of other cosmetic surgeries on her lips, nose, or other areas.

Fans often cite Daniels’ natural beauty, approachable personality, and on-screen authenticity as reasons for her appeal. They frequently describe her as sexy for her toned physique, particularly her legs and large fit ass, which she herself has called her best feature. Her ability to convey genuine passion in scenes, paired with her striking features and magnetic presence, has earned her widespread praise. What sets her apart is her multifaceted career—she’s not only an actress but also a director, artist, and entrepreneur, blending creativity with her adult work.

Daniels is best known for her sensual girl-on-girl performances and her versatility in various genres, including interracial and parody scenes. She identifies as bisexual, a trait she has openly discussed, noting her preference for women in her early career while later embracing a broader range of roles. Controversies surrounding her have been minimal compared to others in the industry, though her image was once used without permission in a 2018 marketing campaign in Kerala, India, which sparked minor public attention.

Estimates of her net worth vary, with figures ranging from $800,000 to $3 million based on sources like Celebrity Net Worth and other online reports, accrued through her adult career, directing, subscription platforms, and business ventures like a line of sex toys with Doc Johnson. Since stepping back from performing in 2016, Daniels has focused on directing, painting under her real name, Kira Lee, and maintaining a social media presence where she showcases her artwork and engages with fans. She also hosts a talk show, Dinner with Dani, on Amazon Prime, discussing topics like relationships and the adult industry, and continues to advocate for sex worker rights while pursuing creative projects outside adult entertainment. Daniels is married to Victor Cipolla, a TV producer, since 2017, and resides in New York.

As of March 2025, Dani has amassed 8.4 million followers on Instagram, 2.9 million followers on TikTok and 259,000 subscribers on her YouTube platform.