Ohio Models & Actresses
From Cleveland to Cincinnati to Toledo, Ohio has been home to some of the world’s most beautiful and talented models and actresses. From Oscar winner Halle Berry and model Carmen Electra to the former teen star Katie Holmes and Golden Age icon Doris Day and Dorothy Dandridge, Ohio has produced some of the world’s top trailblazers and pop culture icons.
Most Popular Ohio Female Models & Actresses
Halle Berry
From: Cleveland
Occupation: Movie Actress
From Cleveland, she graduated from Bedford High School and made her television debut in 1989 on Living Dolls, followed by her film debut in 1991 in Jungle Fever. Her big break came with Boomerang in 1992, and she has since starred in more than 40 films. She won Best Actress in 2001 for Monster’s Ball and in 1999 for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and she has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Carmen Electra
From: Sharonville
Occupation: Model
Carmen Electra, born Tara Leigh Patrick in Sharonville, Ohio, began her career as a dancer. After relocating to Minnesota, she met Prince and made her singing debut in 1993. She appeared in Playboy in 1996, then moved into film and television, starting with Good Burger in 1997 and a one-season stint on Baywatch. She also became known for her music video appearances and as a popular TV host.
Dorothy Dandridge
From: Cleveland
Occupation: Actress
Dorothy Dandridge began her career in the 1930s performing with her family as the Dandridge Sisters on the Chitlin’ Circuit and at New York’s Cotton Club. From the 1930s until her death in the early 1960s, she appeared in more than two dozen films and became one of the first major Black stars in show business.
Katie Holmes
From: Toledo
Occupation: Actress
Katie Holmes rose to fame as Joey Potter on Dawson’s Creek (1998–2003), becoming one of the leading teen stars of the late 1990s and early 2000s. She also built a steady film career and has continued to attract media attention as her life and career have evolved.
Beverly D’Angelo
From: Columbus
Occupation: Actress
Beverly D’Angelo, from Columbus, Ohio, began her career on Broadway in the 1970s, moved into minor television roles, and rose to prominence as Ellen Griswold in the 1980s National Lampoon’s Vacation film series. She continued working steadily throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Rachel Ryan
From: Cleveland
Occupation: Adult Actress / Model
Rachel Ryan, a Cleveland native, began her career in 1984 in her early twenties. Over the next decade, she appeared in more than 200 scenes, was featured in over 30 men’s magazines, and made a few appearances in mainstream 1980s films. She continued working until 1993.
Paula Jai Parker
From: Cleveland
Occupation: Actress
Paula Jai Parker, from Cleveland, debuted in the mid-1990s with the film Friday. She went on to appear in Don’t Be a Menace, Sprung, Get on the Bus, Woo, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Hustle & Flow, and numerous other projects, including many Black and independent films throughout the 2010s. On television, she has also been featured on The Proud Family and True Blood.
Rebecca Wild
From: Columbus
Occupation: Adult Actress / Model
Rebecca Wild, from Columbus, first toured the country as a dancer before entering the industry in 1991 in her late teens, continuing into the early 2000s. Over her career, she appeared in more than 200 scenes, was featured in over 30 men’s magazines, and worked with major 1990s studios including VCA, Legend, Sin City, Las Vegas Video, and others.
Toccara Jones
From: Dayton
Occupation: Model
Toccara Jones, from Dayton, Ohio, began her career in the mid-2000s modeling for Black, hip-hop, and urban magazines. She later expanded her profile on television with appearances on The Tyra Banks Show and America’s Next Top Model.
Heather Kozar
From: Akron
Occupation: Model
Heather Kozar, from Akron, began modeling for Playboy in the late 1990s. She was named Playmate of the Month for January 1998 and Playmate of the Year in 1999, and later gained additional visibility for her work on the game show The Price Is Right in 2001.
Bonnie Rotten
From: Cincinnati
Occupation: Adult Actress
Bonnie Rotten, from Cincinnati, Ohio, debuted in 2012 at age 19 and went on to appear in over 300 scenes into the 2020s. Known for her distinctive tattooed look and versatility across various niches and genres, she worked with major studios including Evil Angel, Brazzers, Cherry Pimps, Girlfriends Films, Elegant Angel, and others. Over her career, she received nearly 100 award nominations.
Sara Jay
From: Cincinnati
Occupation: Adult Actress
Sara Jay, a Cincinnati native, attended college locally and began dancing to help pay expenses before debuting in adult entertainment in 2001 in her early twenties. She became one of the most recognizable performers of the 2000s and 2010s, appearing in over 100 scenes and working extensively with online amateur platforms. A Hall of Famer, she has received more than two dozen award nominations.
Cynthia Myers
From: Toledo
Occupation: Model
Cynthia Myers, from Toledo, made her debut at 18 in the late 1960s as a Playboy model. She became a popular presence for the magazine throughout the 1970s, with her images even appearing in several films.
Paige Summers
From: Lorain
Occupation: Model
Paige Summers, from Lorain, Ohio, relocated during high school and grew up in North Carolina. She debuted in 1994 in her late teens, building a career primarily with Penthouse while also appearing in Hustler, Cheri, Gallery, and Leg Action. Her modeling career ran from 1994 to around 2000.
Suzee Pai
From: Toledo
Occupation: Model / Actress
Suzee Pai, from Toledo, Ohio, debuted in 1981 as a Penthouse model and went on to act primarily throughout the 1980s. Her film credits include John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, Sylvester Stallone’s First Blood, and Burt Reynolds’ Sharky’s Machine.
Heather Starlet
From: Dayton
Occupation: Adult Actress
Heather Starlet, from Dayton, Ohio, is of mixed German and Polish descent. She debuted in 2009 and appeared in over 250 scenes through the late 2010s, earning more than five award nominations. She worked with major studios including Brazzers, BangBros, 21Sextury Network, Cherry Pimps, Girlfriends Films, Jules Jordan, and others, and was featured in over 20 magazines, including Hustler and Penthouse.
Coco Brown
From: Toledo
Occupation: Adult Actress
Coco Brown, also known as Honey Love, is a Toledo, Ohio native who debuted in 1998 and worked through 2003, appearing in over 30 scenes. Standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, she collaborated with major studios including Elegant Angel, DBM Video, Video Team, and others.
Danica Dillan
From: Ashtabula
Occupation: Adult Actress
Danica Dillan, from the small city of Ashtabula, relocated to San Diego to launch her career, beginning as a dancer before debuting on camera in 2009 in her early twenties. Active mainly through the late 2010s, she earned nearly 20 award nominations and worked with major studios including Devil’s Film, Brazzers, Evil Angel, Naughty America, and others.
Chloe Temple
From: Cincinnati
Occupation: Adult Actress
Chloe Temple, from Cincinnati, debuted in 2018 and has since appeared in over 400 scenes. She has worked with major studios including Nubiles, New Sensations, P*** Pros, Team Skeet, Digital Sin, Reality Kings, and others, and has earned more than a dozen award nominations.