Dyanna Lauren

About Dyanna Lauren

Dyanna Lauren was born Diane Foster on March 18, 1965, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a sunny Southern California environment and attended Azusa Pacific College, a Christian institution, where she majored in music and earned a bachelor’s degree, falling just short of a master’s. Her early career included singing, with stints as a backup vocalist for Rick James and performances with the rock band Thousand Year Itch, which released an album in 2000. Her ethnicity is a mix of German and Danish descent, reflecting her Northern European heritage.

Professionally, she is known as Dyanna Lauren, though she has used aliases like Diana Lauren, Diana Loren, Diane Hurley, Dianna Lauren, Dyana Lauren, and Dyanna Lawson in various credits. Her entry into adult content began at age 18 with nude modeling to support herself through college. After her divorce around age 25, she transitioned into adult films, debuting in 1992 at age 27 with Night Rhythms. She described her move into the industry as a blend of self-discovery and sexual expression, seeking a paid outlet for her expressive nature.

Dyanna worked with major studios and websites, including Vivid Entertainment (where she was a contract performer starting in 1995), Evil Angel, Wicked Pictures, 3rd Degree, Penthouse, Digital Playground, and Ninn Worx_SR, where she served as CEO and spokesperson in 2007 under her then-husband John Gray’s ownership. Her filmography exceeds 250 titles, with notable movies like Bad Wives, Blondage, The Zone, and Kama Sutra. She is best known for her lesbian scenes and technically innovative virtual sex projects, with standout performances in Bad Wives—earning her critical acclaim—and the Dyanna Presents series she directed, such as Virtual Vivid: The Orgy.

She collaborated with performers like Julia Ann, Janine Lindemulder, Christy Canyon, Kobe Tai, Asia Carrera, and Brad Armstrong. Her accolades include the 1997 XRCO Award for Best Actress (Bad Wives), the 1998 AVN Awards for Best Actress and Best Anal Sex Scene (Bad Wives), and induction into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2008.

Physically, Dyanna stands at 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) with a curvaceous build, measuring approximately 34D-22-33 inches during her career peak. Her breast size is a D cup, enhanced through surgery, a modification she has acknowledged. She has multiple tattoos: a heart and dagger above her pubic area, a large dragon with wings on her left shoulder blade, two golden carp in a fishbowl on her right shoulder blade, and ink on the back of her neck. She has no piercings. Beyond breast augmentation, she has not confirmed surgeries on her lips, buttocks, nose, or elsewhere.

Men often admired her voluptuous figure, particularly her enhanced breasts, slim waist, and round hips, which were frequently highlighted as appealing. Her blonde hair, blue eyes, and sultry yet approachable presence were cited as sexy. Fans praised her hourglass shape and expressive features, with her musical background and directorial innovation setting her apart. She is most recognized for sexual acts like lesbian scenes and anal performances, often infused with a passionate, expressive style.

Dyanna identifies as bisexual, reflected in her work and statements about enjoying both men and women. She faced minor controversies, such as her vocal stance against censorship and her brief tenure at Ninn Worx_SR amid its 2008 financial troubles, which included a lawsuit from Michael “The Minion” Grecco over unpaid wages.

As of early 2025, Dyanna, now 60, has largely retired from adult entertainment since her last feature in 2011 (Taboo: Forbidden Fantasies). She has made an Onlyfans account where she posts pictures and keeps in contact with fans. She is also involved with the pet rescue company “New Leash on Life” (founded in 1999 with ex-boyfriend Steven St. Croix).