Kylie Ireland

Kylie Ireland

Starting her career in 1994 after working as a nude model and video store employee in Denver, Kylie Ireland entered the adult film industry at the age of 24 with her debut in Lingerie Lunch Party. Born Kristyn Pierfelice on May 26, 1970, in Longmont, Colorado, she is of Irish, Italian, and Cherokee descent.

Career Timeline

Kylie's first major recognition came quickly. She was named Penthouse Pet in December 1994 and won the AVN Award for Best New Starlet in 1995. That early momentum carried through the mid-1990s with appearances in titles such as The Wicked One (1995), Pussyman 8 (1995), and No Man's Land 18 (1997). She also won AVN Awards for Best Group Sex Scene in both 1996 and 2007. Over the course of her performing career, she appeared in more than 500 films, working under aliases including Kaylee Ireland and Kerri Appleton.

Her on-screen work included collaborations with performers such as Jenna Jameson, Tara Heart, and Rocco Siffredi. She was known in the industry as a redhead performer who took on a wide variety of scene types.

Transition to Directing and Producing

In 1997, Kylie moved behind the camera and began directing, eventually helming over 80 films. Among her directing credits, Corruption (2006) stands out as a notable production. In 2007, she founded SlutWerkz, a fetish-oriented production company, further expanding her role within the business side of the industry.

Broadcasting and Later Career

From 2002 to 2008, Kylie co-hosted Night Calls on Playboy Radio, adding broadcasting to her resume. Her career in adult entertainment spanned roughly 22 years, with activity documented from 1994 through 2016, placing her firmly among veteran models in the industry.

Industry Recognition

Kylie has been inducted into three separate halls of fame: the AVN Hall of Fame, the XRCO Hall of Fame, and the NightMoves Hall of Fame. These inductions reflect the length and breadth of her career across both performing and directing.

Personal Details

Kylie stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, with red hair, green eyes, and a 32D bust (enhanced). She has several tattoos, including a three-quarter sleeve of flowers on her right arm, Japanese kanji on her right ankle, and designs on her back and between her shoulders. She is married to adult director Eli Cross, with the couple together since 2001. She has two children and resides in Los Angeles.