Venus, whose real name is Angelica Costello, is a retired American pornographic actress born on June 5, 1978, in Napoli, Italy, to Italian and Native American parents, though often listed as from Plattsburgh, New York. Standing at 5'7" with measurements 34C-24-36, brown hair, green eyes, and a slim build adorned with a heart and rose tattoo on her right shoulder blade, she is bisexual. Venus debuted in the adult industry in 1998 via Ed Powers' Dirty Debutantes series. She skyrocketed to fame as Penthouse Pet of the Month in June 1999 at age 20. Active for 12 years until 2010, she starred in over 250 films across studios like Penthouse, BangBros, Jules Jordan, and Kink.com, excelling in solo, girl/girl, boy/girl, anal, double penetration, interracial, creampie, facial, and BDSM scenes. She won AVN Awards in 2005 for Best Group Sex Scene and Best Couples Sex Scene. Post-retirement, she ran her site the realvenusxxx and works as an escort.