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Riley Reid

Riley Reid is an American pornographic film actress.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Riley Reid is an American pornographic film actress. Born Ashley Mathews on July 9, 1991, she began performing in adult films in 2011 and has won multiple industry awards, including Female Performer of the Year honors. She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025.

Early life

Riley Reid was born Ashley Mathews on July 9, 1991, in Miami, Florida. Available sources also identify her as being of mixed ancestry, though details vary across biographies.

Career

Reid entered adult film work in 2011 and later became one of the most recognized performers in the industry. Her filmography includes work with major adult studios, and she became known under the stage name Riley Reid.

Awards and recognition

She has won more than 50 industry awards. Notable honours include Female Performer of the Year awards from XBIZ in 2014 and AVN in 2016, plus Hall of Fame inductions in 2021 and 2025.

Public profile

Reid has been widely profiled in adult entertainment media and celebrity databases. She is also referenced in lists and rankings of prominent adult performers.

Key facts

  • She began performing in explicit adult films in 2011.
  • She won the 2014 XBIZ Award for Female Performer of the Year.
  • She won the AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year in 2016.
  • She has received more than 50 awards across the adult entertainment industry.
  • She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025.
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Canadian context

Riley Reid has been widely known in North American adult entertainment, including Canadian readership interest through coverage of adult industry awards, performers, and online celebrity culture.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Riley Reid?
Riley Reid is an American pornographic film actress known for an award-winning career in adult entertainment.
What is Riley Reid’s real name?
Her birth name is Ashley Mathews.
When was Riley Reid born?
She was born on July 9, 1991.
When did Riley Reid start her career?
She began performing in adult films in 2011.
What major awards has Riley Reid won?
She has won more than 50 awards, including XBIZ Female Performer of the Year in 2014 and AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2016.
Has Riley Reid been inducted into any halls of fame?
Yes. She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_Reid
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, award history, and Hall of Fame inductions.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4764491/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and career start in adult films in 2011.
  3. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/riley-reid.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and marriage information.
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/
    Supports: General biographical information used to cross-check commonly reported facts.