Riley Reid

About Riley Reid

Riley Reid, born Ashley Mathews on July 9, 1991, is an American adult film actress known for her extensive career in the adult entertainment industry. She was born in Miami Beach, Florida, and spent much of her early life moving around the state, living in cities such as Tampa, Carol City, and Fort Lauderdale. Reid is of mixed heritage, with ancestry that includes Dutch, German, Irish, Welsh, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cherokee, and Chickasaw descent. Before entering the adult industry, she briefly attended Florida International University, where she studied psychology with the intention of becoming a teacher. To support herself during this time, she worked as a stripper for about two months under the stage name Paige Riley.

The money she made as a stripper convinced Reid to forgo college and she entered the adult film industry in 2010 at the age of 19, initially working as an extra for Reality Kings’ In the VIP series. She soon transitioned to performing in explicit scenes, adopting the name Riley Reid, and was represented by agent Mark Spiegler. Over the years, she has worked with prominent studios such as Evil Angel, Mile High, Smash Pictures, FM Concepts, Elegant Angel, New Sensations, Jules Jordan Video, Brazzers, Digital Playground, and Vivid Entertainment. Her filmography includes over 800 titles, with notable movies such as The Submission of Emma Marx, Being Riley, Grease XXX: A Parody, I Am Riley, and Mandingo Massacre 6. She is particularly recognized for her performances in Being Riley (2015), which featured her first anal and double penetration scenes, and The Submission of Emma Marx (2014), a critically acclaimed film that highlighted her acting abilities alongside explicit content.

Throughout her career, Reid has collaborated with numerous well-known adult film stars, including Remy LaCroix, Manuel Ferrara, Angela White, Katrina Jade, Markus Dupree, Ramon Nomar, Emily Willis, Kristen Scott, Skin Diamond, and Mandingo. Her work has earned her significant recognition, including over 50 award wins from organizations like AVN, XBIZ, XRCO, and NightMoves. Among her accolades are the 2013 XBIZ Award for Best New Starlet, the 2014 XBIZ and 2016 AVN Awards for Female Performer of the Year, and multiple wins for specific scenes, such as Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene in Mandingo Massacre 6 (2014) and Best Double Penetration Sex Scene in I Am Riley (2020). She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025. Reid has also been nominated for dozens of additional awards, reflecting her consistent prominence in the industry.

Reid maintains a presence on subscription platforms like OnlyFans, where she joined in 2020 and reportedly earns a substantial income, estimated at $500,000 to $600,000 monthly as of 2021. Physically, she stands at 5’4” with a slender frame, measuring 32A-23-34. Her natural A-cup breasts have not undergone surgical enhancement, and she has publicly stated she has no plans for a breast augmentation, preferring to maintain her natural look. Reid has not confirmed any other cosmetic surgeries on her lips, nose, or buttocks, though she sports a distinctive Japanese Kanji tattoo running down her spine and another on her right shoulder.

Fans are drawn to Reid for her approachable, girl-next-door persona combined with her adventurous on-screen performances. They often praise her petite, athletic build, expressive green eyes, and natural beauty, finding her small, well-proportioned buttocks and slender legs particularly appealing. Her unique appeal lies in her versatility—she seamlessly transitions between submissive and dominant roles—and her genuine enthusiasm, which shines through in her work. Reid is most known for a range of sexual acts, including her early interracial scenes, anal and double penetration performances, and girl-on-girl scenes, notably those with romantic or BDSM elements.

Reid has worked with men, women, and transexuals showing a preference for pansexuality. Although in her private life, she has only dated and felt attraction to men. Controversies in her career have largely stemmed from the stigma of her profession, including strained family relationships—she has noted losing contact with her family due to her career choice—and occasional backlash from online trolls, particularly after becoming a mother. In 2021, she married Latvian free runner Pasha Petkuns, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Emma, in July 2022. This shift initially prompted her to stop filming scenes with men, a decision she attributed to personal boundaries and her evolving life priorities.

Her net worth has been estimated to be $12 to $20 million which includes her adult film content, her Onlyfans, and her clothing lines and business ventures. She is sometimes referred to as the most famous adult star since Jenna Jameson in how her fame has eclipsed the adult world and is known by mainstream audiences.

Currently, Reid remains active in the industry through her OnlyFans content and personal website, focusing on solo and girl-on-girl scenes. She also shares glimpses of her family life on social media, expressing gratitude for her daughter and husband while navigating the challenges of public scrutiny. Her career continues to evolve as she balances motherhood with her established presence in adult entertainment.