Chanel Preston

Chanel Preston

Born on December 1, 1985, in Fairbanks, Alaska, Chanel Preston entered the adult industry in 2010 at the age of 24. Before settling in Los Angeles, she lived in several places including Hawaii, carrying what has been described as a lifelong restlessness that later translated into extensive travel.

Career Timeline and Recognition

Chanel's debut year was marked by immediate recognition. She received the 2010 NightMoves Award for Best New Starlet (Editor's Choice), the 2010 CAVR Award for Starlet of the Year, and the XCritic Award for Best New Starlet that same year. By 2011, she had earned an XBIZ Award for New Starlet of the Year along with multiple AVN Award nominations, including Best New Starlet and several scene categories for titles such as Fashion Fucks, Speed, and This Aint Avatar XXX 3D.

In March 2012, she was named Penthouse Pet, adding mainstream visibility to an already busy career.

Studio Work and Output

Over a career spanning 15 years and counting, Chanel has amassed a substantial body of work, appearing in over 1,370 videos and more than 1,800 photosets. She built a particularly deep working relationship with Kink.com, where she accumulated well over 100 scenes, and with Brazzers Network, where she appeared in dozens more. Her comfort across genres, from fetish to mainstream productions, kept her in steady demand across multiple studios.

Directing and Advocacy

Beyond performing, Chanel has worked as a director, broadening her involvement in the production side of the business. She is of English, German, and Spanish descent, and her professional roles have included adult modeling, glamour modeling, stripping, and fetish work.

Perhaps most notably outside of her on-camera career, Chanel is one of the founders of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC), an organization focused on performer rights and welfare within the industry. She previously served on its board, positioning herself as one of the more civically engaged figures in the adult business during the 2010s.

Profile

Chanel stands 5'7" with black hair, brown eyes, and natural D-cup breasts. She has several tattoos, including designs between her shoulder blades, small flowers above each breast, and floral work in the pubic area. With over 15 years of active work since her 2010 debut, she remains one of the more enduring performers to emerge from that era, holding a place among veteran models in the industry.