Chanel Preston

I’m Chanel Preston, an American adult film actress, director, and educator, born on December 1, 1985, in Fairbanks, Alaska. My journey began with an adventurous spirit—I moved to Hawaii as a young adult, got my esthetician’s license, then worked as a stripper for about a year and a half. After meeting a manager in the club scene, I made a well-considered decision to enter the adult industry in 2010 at age 24.

Since then, I’ve performed in hundreds of scenes for top studios like Vivid, Wicked Pictures, Hustler, and Brazzers, and was honored as Penthouse Pet of the Month in March 2012. I’ve been featured repeatedly on CNBC’s “Porn’s Most Popular Stars” list and co-hosted the AVN Awards in 2014. My career is also marked by advocacy and education: I founded the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee, launched the sex-ed web series “Naked with Chanel,” and lead a podcast focused on sex positivity and performer empowerment.

I take pride in blending sensuality with intelligence, breaking stereotypes, and inspiring both my fans and those in the industry to embrace confidence, authenticity, and knowledge about sexuality. My goal is to make a positive, lasting impact—on screen and beyond.