1. Jenna Jameson
Often referred to as "The Queen of Porn", Jenna became a worldwide celebrity back in the 90s when the internet was still doing baby steps.
2. Lisa Ann
After her successful comeback in 2006, Lisa boosted the Milf category trough the roof and became one of the most popular pornstars of all time.
3. Tori Black
Tori was the first pornstar in history to win the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award twice in a row, which happened in 2010 and 2011.
4. Ginger Lynn
Ginger was the first pornstar to sign an exclusive contract with Vivid, which helped her to became the most popular pornstar of the 80s.
5. Nina Hartley
Nina has one of the longest careers in the adult business, performing uninterruptedly from 1984 to 2020. She never officially announced her retirement though.
6. Silvia Saint
After achieving fame outside of Europe, Silvia became the first big internet phenomenon by digitizing all her content on her own website in 2001.
7. Sasha Grey
Sasha is the youngest pornstar to win the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award, a feat she achieved in 2008 when she was only 19 years old.
8. Asa Akira
One of the most beloved Asian pornstars of all time, Akira reached the peak of her career in 2013, when she won the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award.
9. Angela White
Angela surpassed Tori Black's record by winning the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award three times in a row, from 2018 to 2020.
10. Tera Patrick
Tera became an enduring icon of the 2000s, defining the era through her personal brand and strategic media presence.
11. Jenna Haze
Jenna won the AVN Best New Starlet Award in 2003 and the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award in 2009, making her the second performer in history to win both awards.
12. Briana Banks
One of the most popular performers of the early 2000s, Briana is still regarded as one of the greats despite her turbulent career.
13. Belladonna
Described as "the woman with most incredible sexual abilities" by renowned director John Stagliano, Belladonna is the pinnacle of extreme performance in the adult biz.
14. Asia Carrera
Before Asa Akira there was Asia Carrera, the first Asian pornstar to win the AVN Female of the Year Award in 1995.
15. Julia Ann
Julia became the ultimate Milf throughout her long-lasting career, winning the AVN Milf Performer of the Year Award in 2010, 2011 and 2013.
16. Jill Kelly
Kelly was a trailblazer in the adult industry, founding Jill Kelly Productions in 1998, which produced hundreds of top-notch films before closing in 2005.
17. Nikita Denise
Nikita made history by becoming the first non-American pornstar to win the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award in 2002.
18. Katsuni
Katsuni is one of the most celebrated European pornstars ever, having won the AVN Female Foreign Performer of the Year Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
19. Alexis Texas
Texas became an instant fan favorite thanks to her huge ass, greatly boosting the popularity of the PAWG category.
20. Mia Khaifa
One of the most controversial pornstars of all time, Khalifa has consistently been among the most searched names on the internet since 2014.