About
Riley Reid—born Ashley Mathews on July 9, 1991 in Miami, Florida—is one of the most recognizable names to come out of the modern adult-film scene. Beginning her career in 2010 at just 19, she quickly gained a reputation for an easygoing on-camera presence and an affable off-camera personality. Over time she collected more than 50 industry awards, including the XBIZ Female Performer of the Year in 2014 and the AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2016. In recognition of her longevity and influence, she entered the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025, cementing her place among the field’s all-time standouts.
Away from studio lights she has cultivated an impressive social-media following—her main Instagram handle alone counts about two million fans—using the platforms to share slices of daily life, promote charitable causes, and advertise her growing list of entrepreneurial side projects.
Before Fame
Reid spent most of her childhood bouncing between different parts of Florida, which gave her an early knack for adapting to new surroundings. After high school, she enrolled at Florida International University, majoring in psychology with hopes of teaching one day. To offset tuition, she started dancing in local clubs under the stage name “Paige Riley.” The side hustle paid the bills and ultimately introduced her to performers and producers in adult entertainment. By the end of 2010, she had transitioned full-time to film work, changing “Paige” to “Riley” and discovering a career path far removed from college lecture halls but perfectly suited to her extroverted nature.
Trivia
- Award history first: Reid is the only performer to win XBIZ’s Best New Starlet (2013) and Female Performer of the Year (2014) back-to-back, a feat that established her as a breakout star almost overnight.
- Hall-of-Fame status: She joined the AVN Hall of Fame in January 2025 after already receiving XRCO honors four years earlier.
- Media shout-outs: LA Weekly placed her eighth on its 2013 list of performers “who could be the next Jenna Jameson.”
- Dirty Dozen regular: CNBC’s annual “Dirty Dozen” index of popular adult stars featured her three years in a row (2014-2016).
- Creator to creator: On OnlyFans, she popularized paid “shout-outs,” helping smaller creators boost traffic while providing herself a fresh revenue stream.
- Merch queen: Since 2023, she has run a clothing brand—Eighteen Plus—selling street-style basics tied to her personal logo.
- Tech-savvy: Also in 2023, she unveiled “Clona,” an AI chatbot modeled on her voice and online persona, letting fans chat with a virtual version of her around the clock.
- Rap went viral: A playful 2017 YouTube clip showed her delivering a short rap titled “8 Ball,” spawning countless reaction videos and memes.
Family Life
Reid married Latvian freerunner and Red Bull Art of Motion champion Pasha Petkuns on June 28, 2021 in a small Los Angeles ceremony. The pair welcomed their first child—a daughter named Emma—in July 2022, and both frequently gush about parenthood on social platforms. Petkuns has spoken openly about supporting her past career, emphasizing trust and shared goals as cornerstones of their relationship.
In April 2025, the couple drew widespread praise for fostering two Ukrainian brothers, ages six and twelve, who lost their parents in the ongoing war. Reid said the decision stemmed from a personal connection to the boys’ older sibling and a desire to provide stability while he rebuilt his life. She notes that the experience has reshaped her priorities, nudging her toward family-friendly projects and philanthropy.
Associated With
Professionally, Reid has long been represented by the boutique talent agency Spiegler Girls—its email address even appears in her Instagram bio—placing her alongside noted performers such as Adriana Chechik and Abella Danger. Outside the industry, her strongest collaborator is husband Pasha Petkuns, whose parkour fame often intersects with her social reach through joint content and charity drives. Industry lists like LA Weekly’s “Next Jenna Jameson” feature and CNBC’s “Dirty Dozen” have repeatedly bracketed her with icons including Jenna Jameson and Mia Malkova, highlighting the mainstream-adjacent footprint she has carved out over the past decade.
