Carter Cruise

Performer/director known for girl-next-door image and relatable personality.

Carter Cruise is an American former pornographic film actress, DJ, record producer, and podcaster. Born on April 24, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Cary, North Carolina, she studied psychology and pre-law at East Carolina University before leaving in late 2013 to pursue a full-time career in adult entertainment.
Adult Entertainment Career
Carter began working as an erotic model in the summer of 2013 and made her porn debut in August 2013 after contacting the Florida-based agency East Coast Talents. She quickly gained recognition for her performances and unique marketing strategy aimed at college students. Signing with Spiegler Girls in June 2014, she appeared in notable films such as Cinderella XXX, American Hustle XXX, and Second Chances, the latter of which won her the 2015 AVN Best Actress award. That same year, she became the second performer ever to win AVN Awards for Best New Starlet and Best Actress in the same year after Jenna Jameson in 1996.
Music and Other Ventures
After establishing herself in adult films, Carter ventured into music, releasing singles and an EP starting in 2017. She also works as a DJ and record producer, developing a following in the electronic music scene. Additionally, she writes for sex-positive blogs and engages in podcasting.
Personal Details
Carter is known for her candidness about sex positivity, female submissiveness, and consent, citing Sasha Grey as an inspiration in her approach to vulnerability onscreen. She maintains a strong relationship with her family and is supportive of sex education and destigmatizing sex work.
Awards and Recognition
• AVN Best New Starlet (2015)
• AVN Best Actress (2015)
• Multiple nominations across AVN, XBIZ, and other adult awards for scenes and performances