Arab Adult Film Stars
Arab adult film stars have historically been underrepresented, but notable pioneers began to emerge in the 1990s and 2000s. Among some of the first were the likes of Icis Nile, Dalila, and Kassi Nova, whose careers date back to those decades.
Many performers have roots in Arabic countries, primarily from North Africa, along with Lebanon, Turkey, and Iran. Despite facing significant stigma and cultural taboos both within their home countries and broader society, these individuals contributed to greater visibility and diversity in the industry.
Top 10 Arab (& Middle Eastern) Adult Film Stars.
Aaliyah Hadid
From: North Carolina
Ethnicity: Mixed
Era: 2010s
Aaliyah Hadid, a North Carolina native of mixed ethnicity, began her career in the adult entertainment industry in the 2010s, making her debut in 2016 while in her early twenties.
Her diverse heritage has contributed to her being frequently featured in both Ebony and Arabic-themed scenes. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in more than 200 scenes, working with major studios such as Brazzers, Reality Kings, Team Skeet, Mofos, Spizoo, Girlfriends, Evil Angel, among others.
Amy Anderssen
From: Canada
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Era: 2000s, 2010s
Amy Anderssen, also known as Amy Azurra, is a Canadian performer of Lebanese descent who made her debut in the adult entertainment industry in 2005 but rose to fame primarily during the 2010s.
Amy began her career working in the U.K. before transitioning to work with studios in Los Angeles and the United States. Throughout her career, she has appeared in over 75 scenes and has worked with both American and international studios, including Evil Angel, Score, Bluebird Films, Brazzers, Pegas Productions, Spizoo, and others.
Anissa Kate
From: France
Ethnicity: Algerian?
Era: 2010s, 2020s
Anissa Kate, who is of mixed French and Arab heritage, is a prominent French performer who began her career in the adult industry in 2011 while in her mid-twenties.
Over the course of her career, spanning the 2010s and 2020s, she has appeared in more than 1,000 scenes and has worked with many leading studios in both Europe and the United States.
Known for her versatility, Anissa has been featured across a wide range of genres and niches within the industry. Her work has earned her significant recognition, including over 50 award wins and numerous nominations.
Arabelle Raphael
From: France
Ethnicity: Tunisian
Era: 2010s
Arabelle Raphael is a French performer of Tunisian descent who began her career in the adult industry in 2010, starting in her early twenties. She is known for her work in niche, fetish, and eccentric genres, and has appeared in over 150 scenes.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prominent studios such as Evil Angel, Kink, and Reality Kings, among others. Arabelle’s unique style and versatility have earned her nominations for more than a dozen industry awards.
Brooke Lee Adams
From: San Diego
Ethnicity: Persian
Era: 2010s
Brooke Lee Adams, a San Diego native of Persian descent, began her career in the adult industry in 2009 while in her early twenties. Initially a college student with plans for a different career, she eventually chose to enter the adult entertainment field.
Throughout the 2010s, she was featured in over 100 scenes, earning stardom for her performances and establishing herself within the industry.
Carmel Moore
From: Eastbourne, U.K.
Ethnicity: Persian
Era: 2010s
Carmel Moore made her entry into the business during the mid-2000s, and continued her a career as a Persian adult film star into the late 2010s. Officially debuting in 2005 at the age of 20, she appeared in over 150 scenes.
Standing at 5’2″, Moore initially began as a model before entering the business. Throughout her career, she has worked with top studios like Brazzers, Digital Underground, and Wicked, as well UK production companies such as Killergram, Bluebird Films, and others.
Icis Nile
From: Los Angeles
Ethnicity: Egyptian
Era: 1990s
Icis Nile, an Egyptian-American performer from the Los Angeles metro area, began her career in the adult industry in the early 1990s and also worked as an exotic dancer.
Active from 1993 to around 1996 during her mid-20s, she appeared in over 150 scenes and collaborated with a wide range of studios, including Legend, Vivid, Coast To Coast, Metro, VCA, Pepper Productions, Wicked Pictures, Sin City, and Dreamland, among others.
Mia Khalifa
From: New York
Ethnicity: Lebanese
Era: 2010s
Mia Khalifa, originally named Mia Callista, is a Lebanese-American performer from New York who became one of the most searched and sought-after figures in the adult industry during her career, which spanned from 2014 to 2018.
Debuting in her early twenties, she primarily worked with studios such as Score and Bangbros, and also launched her own website before the advent of platforms like OnlyFans. Mia’s rapid rise to fame made her one of the most recognizable names of the 2010s era.
Persia Monir
From: Oklahoma City
Ethnicity: Persian
Era: 2000s
Persia Monir, a Persian-American performer from Oklahoma City, began her career in the adult industry in 2007, making her debut in her late 40s.
Known as a true MILF actress, she appeared in over 50 scenes throughout the 2000s, working with prominent studios such as Lethal Hardcore, Score, Naughty America, Heatwave, Girlfriends Films, and others. Persia Monir is recognized for her unique presence and notable contributions to the MILF genre.
Roxie Sinner
From: Los Angeles
Ethnicity: Syrian
Era: 2020s
Roxie Sinner, a Syrian-American performer from Los Angeles, is a newcomer to the adult industry who debuted in 2021 in her early 20s. Quickly rising to prominence, she has become one of the top stars of the 2020s, earning multiple award nominations.
Roxie has primarily worked with major studios such as Brazzers, Reality Kings, Bangbros, and Team Skeet, as well as producing a significant amount of content for platforms like OnlyFans.
Savannah Fox
From: New York
Ethnicity: Arab
Era: 2010s
Savannah Fox, an Arab-American performer from New York, entered the adult industry in 2012 while in her mid-twenties. Throughout her career in the 2010s, she appeared in over 200 scenes, collaborating with top studios such as Evil Angel and Kink, as well as numerous smaller and fetish-oriented studios.