Girls Just Want to Have Fun in ‘Lesbian Performers of the Year 2022’
Numerous surveys over the years have revealed lesbian porn to be at or near the top of the public’s favorite porn genres. In such a crowded field, it can be difficult to stand out. But that’s just what Elegant Angel’s Lesbian Performers of the Year has done every single year since the series debuted in 2016. 2022’s star-studded edition has arrived! Get a rundown of its movies and stars.
Kenna James (Scene one)
Entered the industry: 2014
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: AVN Girl/Girl Performer of the Year nominee 2016 and 2017
Trivia: James also features in the 2022 edition of Performers of the Year (the sole performer who appears in both).
Quotable: “I think the thing that surprises most people about me is how normal I am. I’m not a diva, I’m not a sex addict, and my house isn’t full of sex toys. I’m just your normal, everyday person with a job that’s not so normal.” (You’ve Been Hooked interview)
Scene summary: Clad in the sort of lingerie that makes for classic Elegant Angel cover shots, Kenna zeroes in on co-star Aiden Ashley (see below).
Aiden Ashley (Scene one)
Entered the industry: 2009
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: AVN All-Girl Performer of the Year 2017 and 2018 nominee; XBIZ Girl/Girl Performer of the Year nominee 2022
Trivia: Ashley was born on Halloween (and believes the holiday has had a large role in shaping her personality). (AVN)
Quotable: “I pretty much am up for anything, anytime. Tell me to rappel off a building and give me a rope — within two minutes I’ll be hanging from the rafters upside down.” (AVN)
Scene summary: See above
Charlotte Sins (Scene two)
Entered the industry: 2018
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: XBIZ Girl/Girl Performer of the Year nominee 2022
Trivia: Sins’ first taste of the industry was selling used panties during her college days. (Source: Fleshbot)
Quotable: “She’s young and beautiful, she’s talented, she can be nasty and she knows how to talk dirty. Even though she’s newer to the biz, I feel confident to say that I see in her all the traits of a future star.” (director Maestro Claudio on Sins)
Scene summary: A couch is the only “position tool” Sins needs to unlock perfect pleasure with co-star Sabina Rouge (see below).
Sabina Rouge (Scene two)
Entered the industry: 2018
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: AVN Lesbian Performer of the Year nominee 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019; XBIZ Girl/Girl Performer of the Year nominee 2020
Trivia: Rouge is a big fan of classic rock. (AVN)
Quotable: “What you see is what you get! Sabina Rouge is an extension of my authentic self: a true, all-American lesbian woman! I love making my supporters feel cherished and excited.” (XBIZ)
Scene summary: See above
Serene Siren (Scene three)
Entered the industry: 2013
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: AVN Lesbian Performer of the Year winner 2022, nominee 2020 and 2021
Trivia: Siren enjoys dabbling in yoga. (AVN)
Quotable: “If I have good chemistry with somebody, that gets me going more than anything. More than the way they look or they way they smell. It’s more about body image. You can just tell from across the room when somebody wants you. That gets me going more than if they came up to me and gave me some crazy line.” (Adult DVD Talk)
Scene summary: Is there anything closer to porn heaven that the two most recent AVN Lesbian Performer of the Year winners (Siren and Charlotte Stokely) together in a single scene?
Charlotte Stokely (Scene three)
Entered the industry: 2004
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: AVN All-Girl Performer of the Year winner 2021, 2020, 2019; nominee 2018 and 2017
Trivia: Stokely has also worked as a holistic healer. (Adult Empire interview)
Quotable: “Porn has taught me a lot about managing a business, marketing, commitment to schedules and updates. It’s given me a lot of structure. It’s given me the freedom of self-expression sexually.” (Xcritic)
Scene summary: See above
Jayden Cole (Scene four)
Entered the industry: 2009
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: AVN Lesbian Performer of the Year nominee 2015 – 2022; XBIZ Girl/Girl Performer of the Year 2019 and 2020
Trivia: Cole is an enthusiastic fan of scuba diving. (AVN)
Quotable: “Looking back on how I’ve handled life’s challenges and obstacles, I’m proud of how I went about everything with strength and grace, staying true to myself, and never let anyone bring me down to their level. I never let anyone or anything keep me from staying kind and finding joy every day.” (Penthouse)
Scene summary: Cole gets cozy with Gizelle Blanco (see below) for some eye-popping trib action and so much more.
Gizelle Blanco (Scene four)
Entered the industry: 2019
Lesbian Performer of the Year cred: Nightmoves Best Girl/Girl performer nominee 2021
Trivia: Blanco hopes to branch out into directing at some point in her career. (AVN)
Quotable: “Her outgoing personality, stunning good looks and natural talent in front of the camera have made her unstoppable.” (Cherry Pimps sums up Blanco’s talents)
Scene summary: See above
