Leigh Raven is an American pornographic film actress and director who has frequently appeared in BDSM films.
Leigh Raven | |
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.jpg) Raven at the 2016 Inked Awards | |
| Other name | Mistress Baby |
| Occupation | Pornographic film actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Life and career
editIn 2017, Raven announced that she was dating fellow pornographic actress Nikki Hearts.[1] They had married by 2018,[2] having since produced adult films together.[3] That same year, Raven signed a contract with OC Modeling,[4] as well as launching her own personal website.[5]
In 2023 and 2024, Raven made her transition into directing for Kink.com.[6][7] At this time, she also adopted the persona 'Mistress Baby'.[8] In 2026, she won her first XMA Award for her work with Kink.[9] She has also won AltPorn and Inked awards.[10][11]
Raven has also stated that her tattoos have made it difficult to be cast within some adult films.[12]
Activism
editIn March 2018, Raven alleged in a YouTube video by Nikki Hearts that actor Rico Strong had abused her in a Black Payback scene filmed for director Just Dave on March 6, where Strong allegedly violated her boundaries and was physically abusive.[13] She stated that she had filed a police report which had led to an investigation.[14][2][15][16] Raven's allegations surfaced amidst the wider MeToo movement, and as the adult film industry also contended with past abuse accusations.[2][17] The Los Angeles District Attorney, Ruben Arellano, later declined to press charges. Raven declined to seek a civil suit against Strong or Just Dave, stating that she wanted Just Dave removed from the adult film industry after her own experience and the experiences of others that had reached out after the allegations were made public.[18] The scene was later released, mocking Raven and downplaying her accusations, receiving criticism for the release.[19] Raven and Hearts stated the accusations also caused them to lose work.[20]
References
edit- ↑ "Meet the Sexiest Couple Onscreen and Off". Inked. June 15, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Clark-Flory, Tracy (March 11, 2018). "Porn Actors Leigh Raven and Riley Nixon Allege Abuse, Violence, and Boundary Violation on Set". Jezebel. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Blocks, Iris (May 29, 2019). "Directors Raven, Hearts Pay Homage to Evil Angel in 'I Love Evil'". AVN. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "OC Modeling™ Inks Deal with Performer/Director Leigh Raven". OC Modeling. May 24, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Blocks, Iris (October 17, 2018). "Leigh Raven Launches Site With New Savages Network". AVN. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Leigh Raven Touts Transition to Directing for Kink.com". XBIZ. August 6, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Warren, Peter (August 6, 2024). "Leigh Raven Adds Kink's 'Whipped Ass' to Directing Portfolio". AVN. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Warren, Peter (August 9, 2023). "Leigh Raven Takes Reins of Kink's 'Divine Bitches'". AVN. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Leigh Raven Wins Her 1st XMA Award". XBIZ. February 5, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, JC (May 15, 2019). "Joanna Angel, Larkin Love Among 2019 AltPorn Awards Winners". XBIZ. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "2017 Inked Awards Nominees Announced". XBIZ. July 12, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Preston, Devon (August 19, 2019). "Leigh Raven Talks Being Heavily Tattooed in the Adult Industry". Inked. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Miller, Dan (March 12, 2018). "Raven, Nixon Allege Sex Scenes Violated Consent; Strong Responds". AVN. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Pardon, Rhett (March 12, 2018). "Porn Stars React With Dismay Over Alleged Assaults on the Set". XBIZ. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Matalon, Molly; Hess, Amanda; Lyons, Eve (May 5, 2018). "'Who Gets to Be Sexy?'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Pornstars Leigh Raven and Riley Nixon Expose Mistreatment in the Industry (VIDEO)". Inked. March 16, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Pardon, Rhett (March 26, 2018). "Adult Industry Takes to NPR Airwaves to Talk #MeToo, Sex Work". XBIZ. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Warren, Peter (June 15, 2018). "Leigh Raven Not Pursuing Legal Action in Just Dave Case". AVN. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Martin, Peter (January 11, 2019). "BlackPayback Releases Controversial Scene With Leigh Raven". Venus Adult News. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Lange, Ariane (May 25, 2018). "This Woman Says Authorities Doubted Her Sexual Assault Claim Because She Does Porn". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved May 17, 2026.