Stoya, born Jessica Stoyadinovic on June 15, 1986, in Wilmington, North Carolina, is an acclaimed American pornographic actress, model, writer, and director. She entered the adult industry in 2007 through the alt-porn scene, quickly rising to prominence with her pale skin, distinctive look, and versatile performances. Stoya became Digital Playground's first alt-porn contract star and earned multiple AVN and XBIZ awards.
Beyond porn, she has appeared in mainstream projects like the series Dagger Kiss and the film A. I. Rising, for which she won acclaim.
An outspoken advocate for consent and industry reform, she authored the book Philosophy, Pussycats & Porn and writes for outlets including The New York Times. She also serves as a sex columnist for Slate and works as an intimacy coach. Stoya remains influential in discussions about sexuality, feminism, and performer rights.