Top 5 Jaw-Dropping 90s Pornstars (2023)

The 1990s was a decade of scientific progress and technological advancements, including the rise of the internet and mobile phones. It was also a time when some of the most iconic pornstars made their mark on the industry. These performers were bold and daring, not afraid to explore their sexuality in front of the camera. Watching porn back then was not as easy as it is today; people had to physically go to a store to buy or rent a VHS tape. Some of the most notable pornstars of the 90s included Jenna Jameson, Asia Carrera, and Tera Patrick, among others.

The 90s was undeniably a pivotal era for the adult film industry, and it saw the rise of several jaw-dropping pornstars who left an indelible mark on the industry and its fan base. Tera Patrick, often considered the “Queen of Porn,” revolutionized the way people perceived adult entertainment with her stunning looks, business acumen, and fearless performances. Alongside her, Asia Carrera made waves with her intellect and mesmerizing beauty that captivated audiences worldwide. The irresistible charm of Chasey Lain combined with her uninhibited on-screen presence cemented her status as one of the most memorable figures of the decade.

1. Tera Patrick

Tera Patrick (born Linda Ann Hopkins; July 25, 1976) is an American former pornographic actress and model who was the penthouse pet of the Month for February 2000 and is an inductee of the Night Moves, AVN, and XRCO Halls of Fame. She is a recipient of the Hot d’Or Award, Night Moves Award, AVN Award, XRCO Award, Venus Award, Adam Film World Guide Award, Eroticline Award, FOXE Award, FAME Award, Fanny Award, XBIZ Award,  ASACP Service Recognition Award.

2. Juli Ashton

Colorado-born Juli Ashton has the reputation of being a nice girl in a not-always-so-nice business. She graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Spanish and History, working as a nightclub waitress to put herself through college. She taught Spanish in a junior high school for a year, but her striking looks and spectacular figure weren’t meant to be cooped up in a classroom, and in 1990 she began appearing in adult films. She has also had smaller roles in “mainstream” films, most notably in the Trey Parker/Matt Stone comedy Orgazmo (1997), in which she played Steffi. In addition to her film work, she has appeared as a model in many magazines and toured as an exotic dancer.

3. Briana Banks

Tall (5’9″), leggy, and busty blonde bombshell Briana Banks was born Briana Bany to an American mother and German father on May 21, 1978, in Munich, Germany. Her family moved to Britain when she was four, and three years later moved to Simi Valley, California. The slender green-eyed beauty did some modeling when she was a teenager and graced the cover of “Teen” magazine. Briana and her younger sister moved out of their mother’s house when Briana was 16, and she got custody of her sister when she was 18. Briana made pizzas and worked at an arts-and-craft store, was a file clerk at an insurance company, and was a secretary at a cosmetics company before becoming involved in the adult film industry.

4. Asia Carrera

At the tender age of 13, the daughter of a German father and a Japanese mother already was playing music by Johann Sebastian Bach on the piano in Carnegie Hall. Thanks to a federal grant she was able to study Japanese language and Economics at New Jersey’s Rutgers University, but this was only after she had run away from home as a teenager because of the pressure her demanding parents put on her. By the age of 17, she was homeless. To get through her studies at the university she turned to strip. After becoming one of New Jersey’s best-paid exotic dancers she decided to devote her life to getting richer and richer; she never wanted to live out on the street again. When she heard about girls making thousands of dollars in the porn biz, she moved to Los Angeles. A mutual friend introduced her to director Bud Lee, who instantly put her in one of his feature films. The rest, as they say, is history.

5. Chasey Lain

Chasey’s scenes are always natural and sensual, and she seems to savor them. She has maintained her status as one of the most popular starlets around by appearing only in top-flight, big-budget scorchers. Some of her hottest work can be found in Chasey Loves Rocco (1996) and Chasey Saves the World (1996). She is trying to establish a more mainstream film career as well and has appeared in an episode of HBO’s Tales from the Crypt (1989). Her knockout looks are sure to land her more straight roles, so keep your eyes open. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of eye-opening heat on hand in any one of her more than 30 features.