Karenjit Kaur Vohra, professionally known as Sunny Leone, was born on May 13, 1981, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, to Punjabi Sikh immigrant parents. Raised in a conservative household, she moved with her family to the United States, settling in California. A tomboy in her youth, Leone studied biology, aiming for a nursing career, but entered the adult entertainment industry in 2001 after posing for Penthouse, where she was named Pet of the Month (March 2001) and Pet of the Year (2003). She signed with Vivid Entertainment (2005-2009), starred in over 100 films, won AVN Awards including Best Interactive DVD (2006), and launched her studio Sunlust Pictures in 2009. Retiring from porn in 2013, she transitioned to mainstream cinema, debuting in Bollywood's Jism 2 (2012). Her stint on Bigg Boss 5 propelled her to stardom in India, leading to roles in Jackpot (2013), Ragini MMS 2 (2014), and more. Married to Daniel Weber since 2011, they have three children. Leone holds dual Canadian-US citizenship and continues acting, hosting, and business ventures.