Julia Ann

I’m Julia Ann, an American adult film actress, director, feature dancer, and industry icon, born Julia Ann Tavella on October 8, 1969, in Glendale, California. My early life was filled with creativity—piano lessons, a love of animals, and time spent working as a junior veterinary assistant. After high school, I worked as a model and a professional mud wrestler before partnering with Janine Lindemulder as the exotic dance duo Blondage in the early 1990s.

We gained a huge following, which led to my debut in adult films in 1992 at age 23. Over my career, I’ve appeared in more than 1,000 films with major studios like Vivid, Wicked Pictures, Brazzers, Naughty America, and more. I’m especially known for my work in MILF and lesbian scenes, earning a reputation for passionate, elegant performances. My contributions have been recognized with inductions into the AVN, XRCO, NightMoves, and Brazzers Halls of Fame, and I’ve won more than a dozen major awards, including AVN and XRCO honors for Best Actress and MILF Performer of the Year.

Beyond my on-screen work, I’ve also hosted TV programs like Playboy TV’s “Naughty Amateur Home Videos,” written for industry publications, and advocated for performer rights and animal welfare. Throughout my ongoing career, I remain dedicated to professionalism, empowerment, and inspiring others with my work and story.