Désirée Cousteau (born Deborah Clearbranch circa 1956 in Savannah, Georgia, USA) was a trailblazing American pornographic actress and striptease performer during the late 1970s and early 1980s. From a conservative Southern Baptist background, she initially modeled lingerie, posed for Penthouse's June 1974 issue, and appeared in Jonathan Demme's exploitation film Caged Heat (1974). Entering adult films in 1978 under names like Désirée Clearbranch, she featured in early loops such as The China Cat and Easy before breakout roles in Hot and Saucy Pizza Girls and Alex de Renzy's Pretty Peaches (1978), earning the Adult Film Association of America Best Actress award. Renowned for her 5'5", 34C-25-35 figure, brown hair, and passionate performances, she starred in 1979 hits including Inside Désirée Cousteau, Candy Goes to Hollywood, Deep Rub, and French productions like Aphrodesia's Diary. Announcing retirement in 1979, she continued until 1981, then pursued striptease at burlesque venues. Inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame (1993) and AVN Hall of Fame (1997), her legacy endures.