HOLLYWOODâThere were moments in 2023 when Lilly Bell felt like she was spending more time in doctorâs offices and hospitals than on porn sets.
The seductive blonde underwent an unexpected medical procedure during the spring and another over the summer. And then, like so many other performers, Bell was saddled by a maddening battle with MGEN that forced another extended break.
âIt was a wild year, a crazy year,â Bell said. âJust when things started looking up, Iâd get knocked back down again. It was tough to gain any momentum.â
Bell certainly has plenty of it now.
On Thursday, XBIZ announced the nominees for its 22nd Annual awards show, and no one received more recognition than Bell. The Portland native received 11 nominationsâincluding one for Female Performer of the Yearâtying her with Vanna Bardot for the most by any adult model.
The nominations were revealed during a star-studded, red-carpet party Wednesday at Sound Nightclub in Hollywood. Bellâwho estimates she missed four to five months of work because of her ailmentsâsaid she was shocked to hear her name called so many times.
âI never expected this to happen, especially because of the challenges Iâve had medically,â Bell told PornCrush Thursday morning. âIt feels really nice.â