Trending Newbie: Aria Khaide Interview
The term “aria” brings to mind the long, beautiful melodies sung by opera soloists. Suffice it to say that Aria Khaide is a pornstar with the skills and work ethic to be making beautiful music for many years to come. Learn more about this star of Evil Angel‘s UNCUT in our new interview!
Tell us how you got involved in the adult industry.
Luckily, I have a very supportive husband who always appreciated and nurtured my “greedy slut.” Early on in our relationship we started posting our VERY amateur fun and soon had a much larger following than I would’ve ever expected on these amateur platforms. We were thinking about doing more but had to press the pause button when I became back to back pregnant with our two amazing children. About two years ago when I felt I was emotionally and physically ready, Richard Mann had reached out to me and told me about the industry, everything from being tested, to content creation and social media. With the help of Richard Mann and support of my husband I jumped into it- cannonball style- by filming five scenes on my first day during an expo weekend.
How did you come up with your stage name?
Aria — comes from two things; I am a soprano, one, so music has always been a passion of mine so Aria musically speaking and then Arya in GOT [Game of Thrones] is the total underestimated badass.
Khaide — much simpler is my husband’s gamer tag, so was a nod to him and keeping the surname.
Talk to us about the first time you were on set. Was it exactly what you were expecting?
I was definitely nervous and didn’t know what to really expect. Luckily, being a former athlete I know how to turn nerves into results, if you will. Before even setting foot onto a set I think many people don’t realize it’s all business too- with paying for testing at least every 14 days (and now much more frequently in the CV era), consent forms, release paperwork etc. Once all of that was squared away I glanced at my phone about to send a ‘I’m a bit nervous text’ to my husband only to find he had texted me with a “be the greedy slut I know you are and get every load.” I lit up with a deviant grin and began (and ended) with a bang!
According to AVN’s profile of you, you shot five scenes on your first day in the industry. Tell us more about that day!
To say I am a control freak, scheduling, hustler is obviously the understatement of the year (just ask Chris Khaide). Richard Mann was the first person that I had ever corresponded with in the industry and I quickly set up social media and began interacting with others. My first scene of the day was with the super beautiful and yummy Sarah Lace, admittedly I’m always more nervous to shoot with the ladies because they are my weakness. We had an amazing scene together. I quickly washed up, fixed my hair, did my makeup and in walked my friend Black P.I.P.E. who I was supposed to shoot a BG with but turned into a BBG because he invited his friend and amazing talent to work with as well Rome Major. Since our paperwork and set up took a little longer all of a sudden my next scene partner knocks on the door, and in comes Richard Mann and Rico Shades. The two of them hid in the bathroom while I shot my BBG scene and my husband (who was recording) would see them poking their heads out to get a peek and give a smirk and nod of approval. After wrapping my BBG I repeated my ‘refresh’ as I did before and then hopped right onto Richard Mann. I always knew Richard Mann was large in the equipment department but it is totally different when you see and feel in person haha. There were several points during our scene that I would look up at my husband with a smirk as he was buried and disappeared in my throat or pussy. Richard was amazing to work with and always made me feel equally if not more amazing the entire time. After that scene wrapped I showered and refreshed again- and checked my phone to find my next talent was delayed with finding an uber so while I waited my husband grabbed the camera and we filmed a POV really quickly. *refresh* My next scene partner was Puerto Rock and we made a hot BJ scene together! After everything wrapped and was done with that I quickly washed off, threw something on and headed to the expo floor thoroughly used and a very happy greedy slut. If you ever see me on the expo floor at any event there is a VERY good chance that I have shot a few scenes before coming there 😉
What type of scenes do you like filming the most?
Can I answer with EVERYTHING? Since I probably can’t — then definitely BJ scenes. I have said all the time that if I had to pick one thing to do sexually the rest of my life it would be giving BJs it gets me so wet and turned on!
Talk about working with Mick Blue on Evil Angel’s Uncut.
Working with Mick was a dream come true- I’ve been a huge fan of him forever and share a love of fast cars. It was so fun and easy to work with him- I had only met him the day before on the expo floor and we really hit it off. I think you can tell from how HOT the scene is! I hope I get to work with him again and again in the future!
What pornstars do you look up to and hope to work with in the future?
I love Cherie Deville’s hustle and energy in everything she does from social media to scenes! I find myself most looking up to the people who are known for being professional, reliable and loving what they are doing- just like myself- a porn kindred spirit. I would love to work with Cherie Deville, London River, Jillian Janson, Rico Strong, Jon Jon, Chris Blaccwood…. The list is ever growing and changing!
Were you a porn fan before joining the industry?
Oh, yes! I always hoped no one was checking my history because it was filled with bookmarks and tabs of my favorites! I always loved watching scenes where girls were obviously loving what they were doing as well as being unparalleled greedy sluts. I always went for the OMG I wish I could do that factor.
You’re known for your skills in BJ scenes. What’s the most important key to performing good oral sex?
Oh, why, thank you! Funny enough I actually have friends that have come to me asking just that. The first step is doing it- doesn’t matter if you’re the golden mouth or an amateur oral is always appreciated! Feed off of your partner if you do something and you see them bite their lip, hear them moan a little louder, use it as a clue as to what they like. My BJs are never the same because no dick or partner attached to it is the same. I always use my tongue, moan and give eye contact. It just makes me so wet I get into this greedy slut ecstasy zone.
Is there an industry award or honor you are most eager to win someday?
I want all of the awards for best BJ 😉 I received a nomination this year for AVN MILF and would love to receive that one as well as Rising Star, and Best Female Clip Artist since I am very passionate about everything I get involved in and always hustle.
If you could play the lead in a porn version of any new or classic Hollywood movie, what would it be?
Ooooh, I like this question! Would love to play the sexy Catwoman or a Boondocks Saints spin off turned into BlowJob Saints and for a classic throwback Desiree (featured Marlon Brando) a historical fiction😉
Tell us about your tattoos! Which ones are your faves?
Well let’s first go general and then specific . . . all of my leg pieces were done on the TV show Ink Master — they were all dealer’s choice and I sat for 6 hours for all of them and about 2hours for my mandala. I didn’t know what I was going to get going into it until I was shaking hands with the artist. Coincidentally they all became meaningful to me- the koi fish was done around 2years ago when my daughter was very into fish and thought all animals moms so it was thus called the mommy fish and she would kiss it all the time, next my ‘party robot’ was done around my daughter’s birthday so how fitting, the 3rd was the mandala and I really associate it with a mother earth style, and last was the the fairy on the final season and my son was very into the story of Peter Pan- having the powers to fly, a fairy sidekick and sword fighting with pirates! My first tattoo was done for my 19th birthday while away at college and is a periwinkle meaning pleasant memories, my second tattoo was the words on my ribs “Satisfaction is the Death of Desire” (meaning always have hopes and dreams to strive for) around my 22nd birthday and had the flowers added. I have a coverup on my left hip that is a key with liebe in the shaft with sweet peas around it (means only my true love can have the key to my heart), I have St. George’s cross with wings on my right foot because he slayed the dragon and I’m trying to take the ‘right’ steps in life (wings also because I was a runner). On my left foot is “One step at a time” the slogan for preemies as my daughter was a preemie and also helps to get through ‘cloudy days’ or anxiety. I am hoping to get a black and grey floral half sleeve done with the birth flowers of my children and husband- maybe a birthday gift hint hint it’s on 4/20!
You’re known for a strong work ethic. Do you think that’s something that can be taught, or it is something you’re born with?
I believe a little of both because even people coming from the same family can have different attitudes and drives. I was definitely born a true Taurus. It was nurtured by very supportive, hardworking parents as well as the competitiveness that most of my family members have in them. I think no matter what field you are in, chapter of your life it is important to have goals, to work hard and to always give 100%. I want anyone who interacts or works with me to come away from the experience feeling positive, respected and wanting to work with and be around me again.
Take us through a typical day in the life of Aria Khaide.
I’m a mother of two so I never really sleep haha. I pride myself on being both a full time mom and full time pornstar. Here’s a look into a day I’m not traveling- I wake up to two smiling kids under the age of five, get all of us dressed and downstairs for the day (some days a little smoother than others), I get everyone breakfast to start the day (Chris logs on for work and is in his office until dinnertime). I am 100% homeschooling our children so we have days that are more pen and paper and some that are hiking adventures learning about nature and what letter everything around us starts with. I have childcare come over an hour before I leave for any shoot so I can shower and do hair and makeup during that time (sometimes with little helping hands). I go to my shoot and depending on the time I return I then prepare dinner or already have it prepared, eat and put the kids to bed. After they are in bed I respond to emails that I haven’t already, I message with fans on my OnlyFans and Sextpanther plus edit and queue content. When I’m traveling I always have every day booked with a shoot and return on the redeye so I will be home when the kids wake up.
Do fans recognize you out in public? Do you have any crazy fan stories for us?
I live in a small family-friendly neighborhood in NJ so lots of times when I am recognized (can tell from looks) they are with their families too. I have dropped things off at the Recycling center/ dump and had the guys helping me pull the “oh fuck I know you- you’re Aria Khaide” as well as friends tell me that their coworkers get on the topic of porn and my name comes up so if customer service industry I make sure to do a drive by when I can. Having masks on when going out makes it a little different too.
What’s the most impressive gift someone purchased for you off of your Amazon wish list?
Hmm…I had someone buy me both my first pair of Manolo Blahniks and diamond earrings for my birthday last year and it brought me to tears. Any gift no matter how little or expensive received really does put the biggest smile on my face. It’s the reason why I ALWAYS send special thank you vids with the person’s name in it for every gift received so they know how much it means to me.
What do you hope to achieve this year -– both professionally and personally.
World Domination! I hope to become more of a household name in the industry and to branch out to more ‘mainstream’ while still keeping true to my fans and brand. I want to be able to say I have over a year’s worth in content in my queue. Personally, I am looking to move, with my family, out West in the near future to make it better for us professionally, and financially (the taxes are killer out here in NJ!). The move would be hard because away from family but I feel like I can be a better mom and pornstar with that move. I’d also like to work out more regularly- this is something I haven’t really shared- after having 2 c-sections doing core exercises are still a daily struggle so working out is a careful process. So hoping to give myself and everyone an Aria 2.0 this year!
What advice would you give someone looking to get into the adult industry?
I have almost 2 sets of advice- for both the person sliding into your DMs with that question and someone who has made the steps to be in it.
For those thinking to just get in is simple here are my 5 things to check off before in
- Spend 200/10-14days to be tested
- Be prepared to pay rates of people you want to work with to build brand
- Create good content all the time (lights, camera and action)
- Be available all hours (international fans mean different time zones)
- Be able to pop/get hard/wet on demand no matter your mood or attraction to costar
For those who have already considered and done the above- have a business plan because this is a FT job and more. Create a brand, what you do and do not want to do and it is ALWAYS ok to say no. Be your own bookkeeper – create a spreadsheet with all of your expenses and income. Have goals- look at your favorite talent and producers for inspiration. ALWAYS create content- content is king and so is passive income. Know what you want before coming into it- porn is your job and your sexual needs and desires should be done offset (I get off on set don’t get me wrong and I learn new things/likes and dislikes but I knew what I needed as a baseline).
Last but not least find someone who you can talk to and trust- when in doubt DM Aria!
What’s a random fact about you that might surprise people?
I was on my HS Men’s Wrestling team as the only girl, I’ve done triathlons, I used to teach sex ed and I sang Ave Maria at my own wedding as the processional.
Aside from Game of Thrones, what are some of your favorite TV shows?
Husband and I just binged “Letterkenny” and it was great! I’m currently rewatching “Justified”, my guilty pleasure is Housewives on Bravo, and addicted to “Formula 1: Drive to Survive”. Some of my favorites are also: White Collar, Suits, and Vikings.
