About Jessica Jaymes
Jessica Jaymes was born Jessica Redding on March 8, 1979, in Anchorage, Alaska. She spent her early years in Alaska, raised by her father, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent and undercover cop, and her mother, a homemaker. After her parents separated when she was three, she relocated frequently due to her father’s career, eventually settling in Arizona during her teenage years. She graduated from Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona, in 1997 and briefly worked as an elementary school teacher before exploring other opportunities. Her ethnicity was a blend of Czech and French descent from her mother and Seminole Native American from her father, and she identified as American.
Professionally, she was known as Jessica Jaymes, a stage name she chose upon entering the adult industry, with occasional early credits as “Jessica James.” Her entry into adult content began in 2002 at age 23, when she started stripping in Tucson, Arizona, after growing dissatisfied with teaching. A chance meeting with an adult industry agent at a club led to her first shoot with Hustler, where she became the magazine’s first contract model and was named “Honey of the Year” in August 2004.
Jessica worked with prominent studios and websites, including Hustler, Digital Playground, Vivid Entertainment, Wicked Pictures, Brazzers, Naughty America, Penthouse, Evil Angel, and her own production company, Spizoo. Her filmography included over 300 titles, with notable movies such as Jessica Jaymes Unleashed, Pornstars Like It Big, Jessica’s Girls, and Black in White 2. She was best known for her hardcore boy/girl scenes, interracial performances, and lesbian content, with standout work in Jessica Drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex: Anal Edition and Busty Cops.
She collaborated with performers like Prinzzess, Jessica Drake, Lisa Ann, Nikki Benz, Tommy Gunn, and Johnny Sins. Her career garnered nominations such as AVN’s Best New Starlet (2006), XBIZ’s Female Performer of the Year (multiple years), and NightMoves’ Best Boobs (2012). She won the 2011 AVN Award for Best Group Sex Scene for Pornstars Punishment 2 and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2018. At the time of her death, she was not active on subscription platforms like OnlyFans, though Spizoo continued to manage her legacy content.
Jessica stood at 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) with a curvy, busty build, measuring approximately 36D-22-33 inches. Her breast size was a D cup, enhanced through surgery from a natural size, a modification she openly acknowledged. She had several tattoos: a large floral design on her lower back, “Jaymes” script on her right forearm, a heart on her left wrist, and a small design on her right ankle, along with a navel piercing. She confirmed her breast augmentation and rhinoplasty but did not disclose surgeries on her lips, buttocks, or elsewhere.
Men often admired her voluptuous figure, particularly her enhanced breasts, tiny waist, and round hips, which were frequently highlighted as appealing. Her sultry brunette looks, husky voice, and bold on-screen energy were cited as sexy, with her mix of glamour and raw passion adding to her allure. Fans praised her hourglass shape and expressive hazel eyes, noting her commanding presence and versatility as unique traits. She was most recognized for sexual acts like deepthroating, anal scenes, and group sex, showcasing her intensity and confidence.
Jessica identified as bisexual, evident in her diverse scene work and personal relationships, including a brief romance with Nikki Benz and the two dated offscreen. She faced minor controversies, such as a 2010 arrest for public intoxication (later dropped) and media speculation about her personal life, but maintained a professional focus.
Jessica passed away on September 17, 2019, at age 40 in her North Hills, California home. She was found unresponsive by a friend after several days of unreturned calls; the Los Angeles County Coroner’s autopsy determined her death resulted from natural causes, specifically a seizure linked to a history of epilepsy, compounded by chronic alcohol use. Toxicology reports noted prescription medications and alcohol in her system, though these were not deemed the primary cause.
At the time of her death, Jessica had shifted toward producing through Spizoo and exploring mainstream opportunities, including appearances on Celebrity Big Brother (2008) and VH1’s Celebrity Rehab. As of early 2025, her legacy persists through Spizoo’s management of her content.
