Editing Riley Reid

{{Infobox person
| name             = Riley Reid
| image            = 
| caption          = Reid at the AVN Awards
| birth_name       = Ashley Matthews
| birth_date       = {{Birth date|1991|7|9}}
| occupation       = Actress, director, social media personality
| years_active     = 2010–present
| known_for        = Record-breaking [[AVN Award]] wins, mainstream social media presence
| website          = {{URL|https://rileyreid.com}}
}}

== Overview ==
'''Riley Reid''' (born '''Ashley Matthews'''; July 9, 1991) is an American [[adult film]] actress and director. She is widely considered one of the most successful and influential performers of the 2010s and 2020s. 

Known for her "girl-next-door" aesthetic and prolific output, Reid has won nearly every major industry award, including a record-tying three consecutive '''AVN Female Performer of the Year''' awards (2014, 2015, 2016).

== Career ==
=== Early Start (2010–2012) ===
Reid entered the industry in 2010 at the age of 19. Her career trajectory was notably steep; within two years, she had moved from small independent productions to headlining for major studios like [[Brazzers]], [[Digital Playground]], and [[Vixen]].

=== Industry Dominance (2013–2020) ===
During the mid-2010s, Reid became the "face" of the modern industry. Her popularity was driven by her technical versatility and her early adoption of high-definition digital media. 
* '''Awards:''' In addition to her "Performer of the Year" wins, she has won over 30 [[AVN Awards]] and [[XBIZ Awards]] for acting, scenes, and fan favorites.
* '''Directing:''' In 2019, she began directing her own content, often focusing on stylized, high-production-value aesthetics.

=== Mainstream Presence ===
Unlike performers of the [[Golden Age of Porn]], Reid utilized the internet to build a mainstream "lifestyle brand."
* '''Social Media:''' She maintains millions of followers on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, often sharing content related to fitness, travel, and her personal life.
* '''YouTube:''' She hosts a successful YouTube channel where she posts non-explicit vlogs, interviews, and "behind-the-scenes" content, further humanizing her brand for a general audience.
* '''Podcasting:''' She has appeared on major mainstream podcasts, including ''The Joe Rogan Experience'', where she discussed the economics and evolution of the modern adult industry.

== Personal Life ==
In 2021, Reid married Italian parkour athlete and social media personality '''Pasha Petkuns'''. The couple welcomed their first child in 2022. Her transition into "mom-vlogging" and sharing her journey through pregnancy significantly shifted her public image toward that of a mainstream influencer.

== Legal and Business Ventures ==
Reid was an early adopter of independent creator platforms. She successfully transitioned much of her business away from traditional studios to her own subscription-based site, a move that many industry analysts cite as the blueprint for the modern "independent performer" model.

== See Also ==
* [[AVN Awards]]
* [[Lana Rhoades]]
* [[Angela White]]
* [[Digital Media]]

== References ==
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[[Category:1991 births]]
[[Category:American adult film actresses]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Miami, Florida]]
[[Category:AVN Hall of Fame inductees]]