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Part 2: Vanessa Chase’s Favorite Female Co-Stars

The first round got long fast, and I still had more names on my list. So here is Part 2, with nine more women I shared the screen with during my brief run in the adult business in the mid-1990s. No pretending every shared credit came with a backstage story. The main prerequisite is that we shared an actual scene – not that we appeared in the same movie. I hope you guys enjoy this as much as part one, and as much as I drooled over some long forgotten memories while writing it.

Portrait of Alex Jordan

Alex Jordan
I share a scene 3 credit with Alex Jordan in Laguna Nights. It is one of those titles that turns up in databases without much extra detail, so I am not going to pad it with a made-up story. The important piece is simple: Alex and I were in that scene together, it was hot as Georgia asphalt, and that puts her on the list.

She died by suicide on July 2, 1995, at age 31, the same year Laguna Nights was released. That is a sad fact, full stop. I do not want to turn it into a dramatic detour, but can’t ignore that fact, either. It was a strange experience… when I heard that news. I don’t think the film had even been released yet.

Portrait of Anna Malle

Anna Malle
I appear with Anna Malle in scene 3 of Here Comes Anna Malle: Anal Angel, with Max Hardcore and Tim Lake. The title tells you exactly whose movie it was meant to be, and Anna had the kind of screen presence that made the feature deserved. Even though she was fairly new to the industry herself, her scorching (and I mean SCORCHING) performances already preceded her – and I was nervous on the day.

Our credits crossed in other films too, but that scene was the only time we got to tango. Anna died in a Las Vegas car accident on January 25, 2006. Her career ended far too soon at 37, and it is hard to look at an old list of names without thinking of people from my time are no longer here. Godspeed, Anna. That body, those guttural moans, that sexy low-register voice, those always immaculate tan lines – and that ass! She was an unforgettable original.

Portrait of Barbara Doll

Barbara Doll
I shared scenes with the delectable and super-friendly Barbara Doll in Nurses Are Cumming Vol. 2, The and Young Nurses in Lust. Peter North was in both scenes with us, and “you’re welcome, Pete!“.

Two nurse movies in the same little co-starring corner of a filmography? I guess somebody had to cover the night shift (rimshot). I’m here all week, try the veal. I am clocking out now while I’m (hardly) ahead to hit the hospital cafeteria for their famous Stroganoff (rimshot #2).

Portrait of Candy Conner

Candy Conner
I faced off with Candy Conner in Scene 6 of Bad Girls 1, with Butterfly, Lana Sands, and Sean Michaels. Some database sites call it Bad Girls, and another title variation is Sean Michaels’ Bad Girls. That sort of title shuffle is why I keep coming back to the actual scene credits on IAFD when writing posts like this. And don’t get me started on all the compilations they keep churning out, even 25+ years after I got out.

Candy’s name has a few variations: Candi Conner, Candi Conners, Candy Connor, Candy Connors… so it took a while to refresh my memory tonight. Once I did though, wow. Damn, ladies – you don’t have to use your real name, but stick to one alias.

Portrait of Chanonne

Chanonne
French delight, Channone, and I licked it out in Scene 7 of Cyberanal, which appears in some listings as Plunge Series 3: Cyberanal. I loved filming our scene, but she almost belongs in this group on the basis of our mutual pixie-cut fondness alone.

Born in Paris, Chanonne was active from 1993 through 2001. Her credits carry plenty of name variations, from Chamonie to Chantille, so a clean search can take more patience than it should. But I seem to have had a lot of “colleagues” with either multiple spellings, alternate names, or maybe even witness protection program participation.

Portrait of Chante (Tara Moon)

Chante (Tara Moon)
I appear with Chante, who is better known as Tara Moon, in Scene 2 of Supermodel. Lene Hefner was in that scene too. I remembered Lene after I’d already written an outline of this list. But she’s fantastic, too. She’ll be at the top of the part 3 list.

Back to Chante. She was also in Supermodel 2: Lene’s Day Off, as was yours truly, but not in the same scene – I was paired with Ivy English which wasn’t exactly a chore either. Also interesting is the fact Leena was in the film. So we had Chante/Tara, Lene and Leena – and you can see how this shit gets exhausting. Speaking of Leena – she’s definitely going to be in part two of my costar wish list. There was something about her nose (as weird as that sounds) I always loved. See if you agree.

Portrait of Dallas D’Amour

Dallas D’Amour
I appear with Dallas D’Amour in Scene 2 of Dr. Freckle And Mr. Jive. The film record gives it an 84-minute runtime but no release date, which is one of those small gaps that gets repeated as a fact if nobody stops to check. I am stopping there. An old database entry does not need extra decoration to count.

Dallas was born in California on May 21, 1973, and she has credits under Lili Xiang too. Brooklyn Nights and Black Studs and Little White Trash list both of us in their casts, but the available record for Dr. Freckle And Mr. Jive is the one that puts us in the same scene. That is the credit I am hanging this little entry on.

Portrait of Kim Chambers

Kim Chambers
Kim Chambers and I shared Scene 3 in Strange Sex In Strange Places, with Michael J. Cox and Rick Masters. I was still new enough to pay attention when a woman stepped onto a set looking perfectly at home under the lights. Kim Chambers had that polished, athletic, classic blonde look and a confidence that never needed a big speech. The camera liked her. So did the rest of us.

She stayed in the business from 1993 through 2008, about 15 years, which is a serious run for that era. We crossed paths in Hot in the Saddle too, but Strange Sex In Strange Places is the credit I remember with Kim. A lot of girls came through the business in those days. Kim had the kind of presence that stayed with you.

Portrait of Sally Layd

Sally Layd
Sally Layd and I got to share Scene 2 of Anal Agony and Scene 1 of RXX for a Gang Bang. There was nothing shy about Sally. She had that bold, big-haired early-90s look that always got attention, and she brought a grown-woman confidence to the set. I like a girl who knows what she is doing and does not need to announce it every five minutes. Sally had that covered.

Her run lasted from 1993 to 1998, but she packed a lot into those years. I was glad our credits crossed twice. The scene in RXX for a Gang Bang stayed with me – a little wild, a little rough around the edges, exactly how some of those mid-90s sets felt. Sally was sexy, experienced, and fun to work with. Not a bad combination.

Will there be a part 3? It’s unlikely. As I’ve said, my career lasted only a little over a year and a half. The fact I had so many ladies to list and choose from is a result of me burning the candle at both ends. And the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

So – we’ll have to be happy with what we’ve got. All things considered, it’s a pretty impressive (and beautiful) repertoire if I do say so myself. If you haven’t seen it, take a look at my favorite co-star part one (where I list 13 ladies as opposed to the 8 here) and also my co-star fantasy wish list, which is also begging for a part two – coming soon.

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Vanessa Chase with her co-stars.

Why Fans Still Remember Vanessa Chase

Vanessa Chase was a 1990s adult performer whose short career, youthful look, and willingness to take on material other performers avoided helped her stand out. On IAmVanessaChase.com, longtime fans and newer visitors can find the official story behind that period, the archive, and the work still being added.

People still write to me about a photo, a scene, or a moment they remember from the 1990s. Some remember more than I do. Glad you like it, but if I ever have to have a discussion about Gang Bang Girl 14 again – it will be too soon. Glad everyone liked it so much, though.

A Short Career That Stayed With People

That era was 1993 through 1995. I entered the business right after I turned 18 and was out by 19 and a half. In the Tom Byron interview, he remembered meeting me for the first time and asking why I was doing porn because I was “too cute for it“. He meant it as a compliment. I took it that way. It was blunt, but Tom has never been known for dressing things up.

A short career wasn’t the differentiator. Plenty of people worked for a short time and were forgotten. I suppose, especially based on Tom’s comment, that I gave people something unique to remember. The timing mattered too. A fan might have found me in a magazine, on a rental shelf, or much later through somebody else’s old favorites. There was no single path into it, which may be why people remember different versions of the same period.

Some remember “cute” Vanessa. Some remember “filthy” Vanessa.

What Made Me Stand Out

I was young. I had a great body. I did not look or act like I had been prepared for a corporate photo shoot before I showed up. There was a girl-next-door quality to me that did not fit the polished image people expected from a porn star in the 1990s. Yest my performances were so voracious it conflicted a bit with my innocent look. That contrast was part of the appeal. Am I on the right track here, fans?

A quick aside: I hope none of this comes off as pretentious. I have trouble writing about myself. This is meant to be objective and honest.

I was not trying to play a character. In the interview, I described myself as doe-eyed and ready for whatever people threw at me. I was new, I was open, and I did not come in with a big plan.

The Look People Remember

My first scene was with Ed Powers, and I had dreadlocks at the time. Later, I cut my hair into the short bob most people connect with me. There are a couple of modern porn stars with dreads, but back then I was probably advised to lose them. So the pixie cut was not a marketing plan. It was a haircut that worked (thank goodness), was a product of de-dreadlocking, and then became part of the image people kept in their heads.

The look helped people recognize me quickly. It put more attention on my face, and it did not blend in with the bigger, more polished styles that were common then. Still, it was one part of the picture. If the work had not connected, nobody would be talking about a haircut attached to a little lady named Vanessa thirty years later.

The Work Was Part of It Too

I did scenes that were more extreme than a lot of performers were doing at the time. That was part of who I was on screen, and people noticed it. It would be silly to pretend the work did not matter or that fans were only responding to a face and a body.

Some fans remember titles. Others remember one scene, one outfit, or the way I looked at the camera. I have seen enough comments and messages to know that the details are different for everyone. In my 1995 on-set story, I wrote about one day on the set of The Butt Detective. It was not a glamorous day but a fun experience due to my costars and director. It was a long workday with people trying to get through it. Those are the memories that stay with me.

A database can list credits. It cannot explain why someone still thinks about a performer years after she has left the business. There is no clean formula for that. My career was brief, the material was memorable, and I showed up as myself. That is the closest answer I have.

What Happened After I Left

When I was 19 and a half, I left the business. I worked in the office for Rob Black for a time, then I spent years as a nanny. I wanted what I called a normal life outside of that craziness. It was not some big mystery. I had done what I came there to do, and I was ready for something else.

Years later, reconnecting with fans still feels different from returning to a job I had left behind. I can talk about the old work without pretending I am still that 18-year-old. I am not. Nobody stays the same.

The Site Is Back

For about four months, IAmVanessaChase.com was locked down for structural and design-related changes. That is all there was to it. The site had reached the point where it needed work, and it made more sense to take the time to do it properly than keep patching things together in public.

If you have been here before, you may notice the difference in the layout, the pages, and the way the archive is organized. There is still more to do. A website is never finished, especially one built around material from different parts of a person’s life. But it is live again, it is easier to use, and there is room to add more. And with each tweak I have to learn something to be able to make, I get ever-so-slightly-better at WordPress.

The older work is part of this site. It is not the whole site. I can write about a set from 1995, put up photos from my life now, and answer a comment from somebody who found me last week. That is the point of keeping the site going.

Vanessa Chase when she was a feature dancer.

Where to Start

If you want the old material, the classic photo archive is the best place to start. It has photos from the 1990s that belong together instead of being scattered across search results, random message boards, and old database listings. I have added more images over time, and I will keep adding them when I can.

If you are curious about my life now, visit the Now and Today Gallery. There are new photos there, plus material that has nothing to do with the person I was at 18. That matters to me. I was not frozen in 1995.

And if you have a question or want to tell me what you remember, use the comment post here. I read the comments. I do answer them. That is not an empty invitation.

Questions Fans Still Ask

Why Do Fans Still Remember Vanessa Chase?

Fans remember Vanessa Chase because she was young, visually different, physically striking, and willing to do work that stood out in the 1990s. The short career helped too. There was enough material for people to form a strong opinion, followed by a long gap where they could not see what came next.

Why Did Vanessa Chase Keep Her Hair Short?

I did not set out to create a signature look. I had dreadlocks in my first scene, then cut my hair into a short bob during my career. It suited me, people responded to it, and it stayed attached to the way people remember that time.

What Happened to Vanessa Chase After the 1990s?

I left the business at 19 and a half after about a year and a half of work. Years later, I started reconnecting in public through this site, social media, interviews, and new content. The point is not to recreate my old career. It is to give people a direct place to find me now.

Where Can Fans Find Classic Photos and New Updates?

The Classic Gallery has archive photos from the 1990s, and the Now and Today Gallery has newer material. Then there are the Videos, OnlyFans, Candids, and a few others. The blog is where I can tell stories, answer questions, and add context that a gallery page cannot carry by itself.

Moving Forward

I am grateful that people still remember me. I do not take that for granted, and I do not need to pretend I understand every reason why it happened. I was young, I had a short run, and I made an impression on people who were there for it.

The site is here for anyone who wants to look back, catch up, or say hello. Leave a comment if you have one. I will see it.

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Vanessa Chase young with short hair.

On-Set With Vanessa Chase – “The Butt Detective”

Every now and then I get nostalgic for those wild ‘90s gigs, classic starlets, studs, and all the big hair of the era.

My hair was never that big – I kept it pretty short. But the same can’t be said for everyone else’s. As these thoughts were running around while watering my cactuses today (cacti?) … one film in particular came to mind.

Let’s take it back – waaay back – to 1995 when yours truly dove headfirst into one of my career-favorite all-girl scenes, in a little oddball romp called The Butt Detective. The cheekiness of my scene was literally front and center – pun absolutely intended. Here’s how it starts:

Vanessa Chase in 1995's "The Butt Detective".
Chase, Lace & Ashton Ass

In general, the set was a fun place to be. Picture this: We’re barely waiting in the wings for five minutes before the first shot, when some dorky “private eye” (sorry, Mike Horner – you know I love you) bursts in, Polaroid camera in hand, looking for a mystery woman. His only clue? That she has a “spectacular backside”. Comedy gold, if you ask me. Kinda/sorta.

But I don’t want to be too harsh. Sometimes adult movies forget to be fun or take themselves too seriously. Not this one. It’s pure giggly silliness – with a soundtrack that’s honestly still stuck in my head. And I don’t always remember the finer details. Your girl was a big fan of herbal intoxicants back then.

I played a “Synchronous Swimmer” – or something. And had the delight of sharing my scene with Juli Ashton and Nicole Lace. Looking back, it’s definitely one of my all time girls-only favorites. Tammi Ann was hanging around too, but over the 5 movies we were both in together we never shared the same scene. What a missed opportunity, I’ve always thought.

Juli Ashton was always so friendly, professional and welcoming on-set. There’s a reason she made my favorite co-stars list a couple of years ago. I hope she’s happy, healthy, wealthy and wise. It was always a a pleasure working with her.

Nicole Lace went on to marry well-known porn producer, Patrick Collins (godspeed). Not only did I work for Patrick as an office assistant for a while – I almost became their baby’s nanny after I retired from adult films. I hadn’t thought about that in a very long time – but it’s true.

Watch The Butt Detective

If you ever come across The Butt Detective in some dusty VHS bin, just remember: sometimes the best roles aren’t about screen time – or boy/girl pairing. They’re sometimes about three women trying to make their audience laugh with a perfectly timed pratfall or a killer butt.

I’m making a viewing sound harder than it is though. It’s 2025 for crying out loud.

You can watch The Butt Detective in full on VOD, any time you want. No garage sale necessary. If you’ve seen it before, or are watching it for the first time – please let me know what you think or ask questions in the comments.

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The Butt Detective

New Photos, Photos, Photos!

Hello everyone! The big move from California to a new state has gone well, and hopefully I’ll have more time to work on the site from now on. Momentum is a difficult thing to maintain, but I do love writing here and interacting with fans. That will never change.

I was recently sent an old image by one of you, which I hadn’t seen in a long time. Actually, maybe I’d never seen it. Regardless, I love it so much that I thought I’d share it here in a post, and use it as an opportunity to add a few other older pics to my Vanessa Chase Galleries. The Classic one in particular. What do you think?


Those velvet pants were comfy as hell, and I think I even remember the film we were promoting at the time. I really do love this photo though, and was happy to have it sent my way. If you think I have a huge vault full of my old material laying around – you’d be wrong. Keep them coming. Sending them to my Twitter account is probably the easiest way to share your favorites, and then there’s a good chance they’ll end up here.

Speaking of photos, it’s high time I added some new selections from my OnlyFans, so look forward to that in the near future. Since it’s been so long since I’ve worked on the galleries – it may be the very near future. Like, later tonight.

Love you all! Leave a comment if you’d like to say hello.

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Young Vanessa Chase

Vanessa Chase’s Favorite Female Co-Stars

Here’s a frequently asked question I definitely don’t mind talking about: who are my favorite female 90s porn stars? Better yet, who are my favorites that I actually filmed with? I’ve gotten so many inquiries on the subject recently that I think it deserves a two-part series.

  • 90s ladies I was lucky enough to work with, and…
  • A few that I wish I’d gotten the chance to work with.

My Favorite Actual Female Co-Stars
Over the course of my comparatively short career, let’s just say… looking back, I got lucky. I had the pleasure of working with a lot of ladies who are memorable in their own unique ways, so let’s take a trip down (a naughty version of) memory lane. Their names are linked to the films we worked on, and I’ve also included relevant links if and when I found them.

Let’s get started, and in no particular order:

Misty Rain
We shared a pretty memorable group scene in 1995’s “Butt Banged Cycle Sluts”. Misty started her adult career in 1993 and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2004.

I vividly remember her enthusiasm, pierced nipples, and willingness to make a newcomer like myself feel comfortable. I wasn’t able to find any information as to what’s she’s up to these days – but I certainly remember our time together fondly.

Misty Rain’s husband picked me up for the shoot in his white limousine. I’d never been in one before that. My guy and ride at the time was in France working for Max Hardcore as his camera man.

It’s likely Misty has put her previous career behind her, and we should all respect that. We can still enjoy the memories, though.


Sinnamon Love
Sinnamon was hot personified, and we went one-on-one in 1994’s “Women of Color”, which is available to rent right here. She’s still active on Twitter and multiple other places, and I was so glad to see her active and doing so well. Visit her website to see what else she’s been up to, and please tell her Vanessa Chase says “hello”. Update: Happy to say it looks like Sinnamon saw this post!:

https://twitter.com/SinnamonLove/status/1594829926775103518?s=20&t=TFxFj7Tb0_H-5jb2kN6Ccw

Bionca
Released in 1995, “Sodomania 12” saw the lovely and lithe Bianca and I teaming up against an extremely lucky Joey Silvera. It’s available for rent, and the amazing Rialto Report recently did an entire podcast episode on Bionca. If you’re unfamiliar with that site – you’re welcome! Because it’s amazing.

Sometimes known as “Bionca Seven”, she was in the industry for nearly two decades and I’m sorry I only got to work with her the one time. If you see this, B, please reach out and say hello!

Debi Diamond
In addition to my solo scene in 1995’s “Wanted”, Debi Diamond and I also got to share a facial from Gerry Pike in a simmering MFF 3-way.

She appeared in her first film in 1983 as Shelly Rey, and has had more than a few aliases since. She dominated in the early 1990s, when she seemed to shoot non-stop, and her performances earned her many industry awards, including induction into the XRCO and AVN Halls of Fame.

We interacted a bit recently on Twitter, and it was great to hear from such a (still) sexy former “colleague”. Don’t be a stranger, Debi!

Jeanna Fine
I love Jeanna Fine, and getting to work with her in “Catwalk 2” was one of the highlights of my shortish career.

Her fit body, deep voice, acting ability and scorching on-screen persona made for a memorable group scene which also included Christina Angel, Roxanne Hall, Alex Sanders, Nick East and Tony Tedeschi.

I hear she now lives in upstate New York and is enjoying a peaceful retirement.

Juli Ashton
“Butt Detective” has to be among the best/most ridiculous porn film titles of all time. I recently re-watched this online and was shaking my head at how silly the premise was.

That didn’t change the fact my scene with Juli and Nicole Lace was one for the ages. I assume she’s still involved with Juliland.com, and I highly recommend their Bobbi Starr gallery. Such outstanding photography, Juli!

P.J. Sparxx
I’d heard of her, but didn’t know much about P.J. when I found out we’d be working together on 1994’s “Hot in the Saddle“.

When we met before our scene, one look at her got my juices flowing and I think the end, on-screen, result speaks for itself.

It was also great fun having Gail Force in the director’s seat. And what a great “seat” she has…

Rebecca Lord
Oh, Rebecca. Where do I even begin? Our scene together in Gangbang Girl #14 is without a doubt the single-most referenced film I’ve ever made when speaking with fans. Don’t take my word for it, though – just go here.

You can even see it mentioned in multiple post comments and an article or two here on IAmVanessaChase.com. And it’s no mystery as to “why” – that was an unbelievable shoot and legendary scene. I was sore for a week.

Whitney Banks
Part of a group afternoon scene shot for “Costa Rica Getaway“, also starring Kitty Yung, Marilyn Martyn, Joey Verducci, Michael J. Cox, Sean Michaels and TT Boy, my all-too brief encounter with Whitney Banks is one I’ll never forget.

I had a very hard time finding a PG-rated photo of Whitney, because it looks like her career was even shorter than mine! I hope she’s happy and doing well.

Barbara Doll
Barbara and I took full advantage of having the legendary Peter North all to ourselves back in 1995’s “Nurses are Cumming 2”. Hot like you read about, and you can see it for yourself right here.

She’s French, fabulous and foxy. Here’s hoping our paths cross again someday.

Kaylan Nicole
“Upbeat Love” was a fun 1995 shoot in which I had a scene featuring just me and Kaylan. The epitome of classic pin-up looks and style, Kaylan was one of the loveliest ladies I ever got to shoot with. She seems to have chosen to drift far from the public eye these days, and that’s her prerogative.

Roxanne Hall
Roxanne and I shared the screen with Nick East and Tony Tedeschi in the final scene from 1995’s “Catwalk“. I remember that she was from England, and it looks like her career was a long one, going strong until about 2012. I couldn’t find any social media profiles for her, but if you know something I don’t – leave a comment.

Nicole Lace
I have to double down on “Butt Detective” for my Nicole Lace memory. While I remember this scene fairly well, there’s not many references to her online these days, so I have to assume her time in the adult business was brief. And, coming from me, that’s saying something. Still, a fond memory of a lovely lady which made for a terrific scene.

I hope everyone enjoyed reading that list as much as I did putting it together. It took a long time to think through, so I hope you can forgive my posting absence for the last couple of months. I’m still back and going strong – and next plan on putting together a list of adult stars (past and present) I wish I’d gotten to work with. Stay tuned, and your comments are always welcome!

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Porn star Bionca in a scene with Vanessa Chase.

“Ask the Dust” and “Thank You, Richard”!

I’ve been meaning to give a special someone a huge thanks here on the blog for a while now. A couple months back I wrote a post reminiscing about my days as a Taxi Dancer. Richard, a self-described Vanessa Chase fan from way back, told me about a book called “Ask the Dust” which mentions taxi dancing and I appreciated the heads up.

Then he made me an offer in a follow up blog post comment: “If you add it to your Amazon Wishlist, I’ll make sure you get a copy.” I was flattered, did as he suggested, and less than a week later… well, see for yourself!

Ask the Dust by John Fante
Richard hooked me up! And is a complete gentleman I’m now glad to know.

Richard, you’re a class act. And I’m sorry it took me so long to get around to thanking you (again) with a photo. I’ve been enjoying the book and learning more about Arturo Gabriel Bandini and John Fante’s work in general. You were right – I’m digging it.

If you see this, Richard, please drop me a line and let me know. I usually say the contact page and email is for business-related inquiries only, but for you I’ll make an exception!

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Watch the Vanessa Chase Podcast Interview

As previously reported, last night I was the JizzTalking.com podcast guest, and a great time was had by all! You can now see the full hour in it’s archived entirety (and without signing up for a Facebook group or anything) here: Vanessa Chase Podcast.

Vanessa Chase Podcast
Thanks to Patrick and JizzTalking.com – What a fun experience!

I was thrilled to meet the dynamic cast of characters who showed up to chat and participate. Casey had questions about a couple of specific movies, Wayne was curious about my Aikido pursuits, Charles seemed to long for the days when my hair was shorter, Joshua was full of compliments (thank you!) – and the almighty Lynn LeMay even dropped by to say hello to everyone!

Lynn LeMay showed up to chat. Who knew?!

Joshua also asked about my plans for the future… and I let a few things slip. Namely my interest in possible girl/girl shoot on the Vanessa Chase OnlyFans – but please don’t quote me on that just yet. I truly loved meeting and speaking with you all. Classy ladies, respectable gentlemen, and how can I not mention Patrick the host with the most? Please let me know what you thought of the podcast in the blog comments, or ask me your own questions if you weren’t able to attend live.

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Taxi Dancing Memories

Just before I entered the adult movie business, my boyfriend (at the time) got me a job as a taxi-dancer at a very old dancing-girl establishment in downtown Los Angeles.

A taxi dancer is, quite simply, someone you pay, on a song-by-song basis, to dance with you. According to Wiki, “The term “taxi dancer” comes from the fact that, as with a taxi-cab driver, the dancer’s pay is proportional to the time he or she spends dancing with the customer.” Remember that Tina Turner song? It’s like that.

Men would pay the other girls and I to (slow) dance. If they liked anyone especially they’d pay more to take you upstairs to a semi-private room to talk. Some guys were very polite, other guys would try to have sex with you right there on the dance floor. You quickly learned how to avoid the handsy perverts.

My very first night as a taxi-dancer, my boyfriend fell asleep and forgot to pick me up. Off to a fabulous start, to say the least. So I had to rely on the good graces of a random dance hall patron to take me home to Pasadena in his yellow corvette. He and his awesome car were, thankfully, both very polite.

A few years later I was very interested to learn that June Miller – author Henry Miller’s muse, fanatical obsession and short-lived second wife – had herself worked as a taxi dancer in depression-era New York City. Which, considering my own time as a taxi dancer, and especially what came soon after, is a very esoteric-coincidence.

Vintage taxi dance club sign.
Taxi dancing yesteryears.

To me, that is the very essence of what being an adult entertainer was all about. A long series of very strange events. Hope you enjoyed that memory and I look forward to any comments.

Update: Since writing this post, I actually found some Polaroids taken outside of the club in question! These are from before I entered “the biz” and I hope you enjoy them!

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