Riley Reid

Riley Reid

Starting as an extra on a Reality Kings series in 2010, Riley Reid built one of the most recognized careers in modern adult entertainment over the following 15 years. Born Ashley Mathews on July 9, 1991, in Miami Beach, Florida, she is the second of four siblings and is of mixed Dutch, German, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cherokee, and Chickasaw descent. She briefly attended Florida International University to study psychology before a short stint as an exotic dancer under the name Paige Riley led her toward adult film work.

Career Timeline and Studio Work

Riley's early career was guided by agent Mark Spiegler, and she quickly moved from background roles to featured performances. Her studio credits span a wide range of major production companies, including Evil Angel, Brazzers, Digital Playground, Jules Jordan Video, Elegant Angel, New Sensations, Vivid Entertainment, and Smash Pictures. Her filmography includes over 800 titles, with notable releases such as The Submission of Emma Marx (2014), Being Riley (2015), Grease XXX: A Parody, I Am Riley, and Mandingo Massacre 6.

Being Riley marked her first anal and double penetration scenes, while The Submission of Emma Marx drew particular attention for its emphasis on acting alongside explicit content.

Collaborators and Industry Recognition

Over the years, Riley has worked with performers including Angela White, Remy LaCroix, Manuel Ferrara, Emily Willis, Katrina Jade, Markus Dupree, and Skin Diamond, among many others.

Her award history includes over 50 wins from AVN, XBIZ, XRCO, and NightMoves. Key honors include the 2013 XBIZ Best New Starlet award, XBIZ Female Performer of the Year in 2014, and AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2016. She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025.

Personal Life and Current Activity

Riley married Latvian free runner Pasha Petkuns in 2021, and they welcomed a daughter in July 2022. Following motherhood, she shifted her focus away from male/female scenes and toward solo and girl/girl content, primarily through subscription platforms. She stands 5'3" with brown hair, a slim build, and natural A-cup breasts. Her tattoos include Kanji script along her spine, a design on her right shoulder, and "XXX" on her left shoulder blade. She appears on the Petite Models list. As of 2026, Riley remains active in the industry, now over 15 years into her career.