About
Jessa Rhodes is an American adult-film performer and model born on June 29, 1993, in Portland, Oregon. Fans know her for her energetic screen presence, bright blue eyes, and trademark blonde hair. Since arriving on the scene in 2012, she has appeared in hundreds of productions for leading studios and earned recognitions such as the 2015 XBIZ Best Supporting Actress award and a 2019 AVN trophy for “After Dark.”
Beyond her on-camera work, Rhodes has branched into hosting, brand collaborations, and popular social-media channels where she shares travel snaps, fitness tips, and candid thoughts about life in and out of the spotlight. Her approachable style and willingness to discuss both career highs and personal growth have made her a familiar voice in podcasts and fan Q&As.
Before Fame
Rhodes grew up in rural Oregon as the youngest of seven children in a Christian household. Home-schooled until age 11, she describes herself as shy but academically driven, balancing studies with sports through her teens.
At 17, she began dancing in a local club to earn extra money; a webcam broadcast soon brought her to the attention of a talent agent. Just after turning nineteen, she filmed her first professional scene in Miami for Reality Kings.
Her stage name has a playful backstory: the agent thought she resembled model Jessa Hinton, while “Rhodes” nods to an old Rhodes piano she loved as a child.
Trivia
- Music-video cameo: In 2013, she appeared alongside Lisa Ann and Tera Patrick in Hollywood Undead’s “Dead Bite,” giving her first taste of mainstream media.
- Award milestones: The 2015 XBIZ win for Second Chances marked her first major trophy; four years later she shared an AVN win for Best Group Scene with Tori Black, Mia Malkova, Abella Danger, and others.
- Stage-name secret: She didn’t pick it herself—her agent did—yet she embraced it because it linked her to that childhood piano.
- Animal advocate: Interviews highlight her love for rescue pets; she often fosters kittens between shoots.
- Creative streak: When away from sets, she paints abstract canvases and practices guitar, hobbies she says help her “switch off and recharge.”
Family Life
Although Rhodes keeps most relatives out of the limelight, she has spoken warmly about her large Norwegian-American family and credits her parents with teaching resilience and humor.
In 2021, she welcomed her first child—a son—shifting her priorities and inspiring a slower work pace while she adjusted to motherhood.
Romantically, she tends to stay private, noting in podcasts that balancing adult-industry schedules with long-term relationships can be challenging. Friends and colleagues describe her as fiercely loyal, often hosting holiday dinners so no crew member spends the day alone on the road.
Associated With
Throughout her career Rhodes has shared the screen with many of the industry’s biggest names. She co-starred with Tori Black, Angela White, and Kira Noir in award-winning ensemble features, and worked under directors such as Axel Braun and Jules Jordan, who cast her in breakout showcases that expanded her fan base.
Outside adult film, she teamed up with Lisa Ann, Tera Patrick, and Rikki Six for the Hollywood Undead video, and appeared on talk shows hosted by comedians like Stuttering John and radio personality Rude Jude. These cross-genre projects underline her versatility and willingness to explore fresh creative spaces.
