J. R. Carrington, born Jody Diane Elmer on November 22, 1968, in Tahoe City, California, is an American former pornographic actress, model, stripper, and escort. Raised in Newport Beach by wealthy, conservative Jewish parents, she divorced her first husband in early 1994 and relocated to South Lake Tahoe, where she commuted to Reno for stripping work.
A photograph from her stripping days caught the attention of producer Mark Carriere, leading her into the adult film industry in 1994 at age 26, reportedly encouraged by Jenna Jameson. Her stage name combines J. R. Ewing from Dallas and Sammy Jo Carrington from Dynasty.
Known for her enhanced 36DD-24-35 figure and affinity for anal scenes, she appeared in over 100 hardcore films from 1994 to 1999, including titles like Wicked Ways and Anal Maniacs, and posed for magazines such as Hustler, Penthouse, and High Society. After retiring from on-screen work, she pursued feature dancing and escorting, specializing in girlfriend experiences.