Few performers in porn are as enthusiastic about anal sex as Aria, who once got fisted as friends looked on during an industry pool party. The 28-year-old did a double-anal penetration scene for Evil Angel in 2024 and also opened up for Jules Jordan, Mike Adriano, Mick Blue and others. Aria shot nearly 100 scenes in 2023 and worked a full schedule again in 2024. Along with her stellar performances in backdoor shoots, Aria is appreciated for the professionalism and energy she brings to set.

Bold, but true, statement: Colt—an elite talent—put in enough work in 2024 to earn Performer of the Year nominations from both XBIZ and AVN. Instead she didn’t receive a single nomination, which is basically inexplicable. A favorite of Hall of Fame director Pat Myne, Colt is one of those performers who sparks arousal before ever removing a stitch of clothing. Whether it’s because of her toned, 5-foot-9 frame, her magnetic chestnut eyes or the seductive way she smiles and moves, everything about Colt is provocative and alluring. A top-tier anal performer, Colt shot for studios such as Vixen, Dorcel, Jules Jordan, Evil Angel and Adult Time in 2024, when she surpassed the 60-scene plateau.

As hot as she is, Jones gives off more of a “neighbor’s wife” vibe than that of a porn star. And it’s that very unassuming nature that has helped her have so much success. Jones landed her first-ever feature role in “Silver Lining,” a co-produced move by Adam & Eve and Elegant Angel that will release in 2025. She’s also a content producer who is known for the way she engages with her loyal fan base. In her free time Jones posts on her fashion and travel blogs on YouTube. She loves traveling the country and documenting her trips. Sexually, Jones’ best work comes when she’s paired with females.

A native Texan, Hill entered the industry in January of 2023 and has been surge ever since. She recently surpassed the 100-scene mark and has shot multiple times for Reality Kings, Hussie Pass, Bangbros and other companies based in Florida, where she lives. Colleagues say that Hill’s biggest strength—besides her attractiveness—is that she genuinely loves the sex, which always makes for a better scene. Hill fell just short of a well-deserved Best New Starlet nomination but still scored a nomination for Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene for her tryst with close friend Angel Windell in AllHerLuv’s “Wanted Ad”.

She may not be as social media savvy as Emma Rose or Brittney Kade or as flamboyant as Ariel Demure or Jade Venus, but Kei has been as consistent and prolific as any trans performer in the industry over the past three years. Kei tallied more than 50 scene credits in 2024, a huge number for a trans performer. Last January her passionate hookup with Casey Calvert for Adult Time’s “Muses” won an AVN award for “Best Trans One-on-One Sex Scene.” Kei is generally regarded as the top trans actress in the industry along with Demure. She will enter 2025 boasting her third straight nomination for Trans Performer of the Year.

She’s been staple in the PornHub Top 60 for two years; she excels in every genre, from anal to blow bangs to gang bangs to good ol’ fashioned boy-girl; she’s a grinder who shoots anywhere from 50-80 scenes a year; and she can acccttt!!! Yet somehow, Coco Lovelock—porn’s petite princess—is completely overlooked every awards season. It’s truly baffling. Listen, if youthful-looking, sub-100-pound girls aren’t your thing that’s totally fine. But you’ve still gotta admire the grind and genuine passion for sex that has made Coco one of the world’s most popular stars. Few performers immerse themselves in a scene like Lovelock, whose 2024 gangbang for Blacked Raw was a work of art. Coco loves sex so much that she’d probably do this job for free. She’s incapable of shooting a bad scene. The feeling here is that she’s among the top 10-20 all-around talents in porn and should be held in much higher regard within the industry.

A 2025 AVN nominee for MILF Performer of the Year, there isn’t much not to like about Madison. The 33-year-old blonde with 34DD breasts is as stunning of a talent as there is in her genre, and her ability to flourish in anal scenes has made her a hit with studios.  If you’re not in the mood to watch her scenes, check out Madison’s Instagram (@bunnymadison_) for some sizzling pictures that will make you want to know more about the third-year Spiegler girl.

With 640,000 subscribers and more than 157 million views, Marks currently ranks 58th on PornHub’s list of most popular performers. She’s a huge name in Japan and Asia, where Marks makes frequent trips to shoot with studios. Marks is one of the most-naturally beautiful performers in the business, needing little to no makeup to turn heads. Her appearance elevated to an even higher level when her braces were removed over the summer, as she now flashes her pearly-white smile with more confidence than ever.

Real talk … are we at PornCrush the only ones mesmerized with how stunning Nice looks following her rhinoplasty procedure over the summer? Oh, y’all noticed that, too? OK, bet. That’s not to say Nice wasn’t always gorgeous. She wouldn’t have become a successful star if she wasn’t. But a simple medical procedure has indeed taken her to another level, and it’s obvious that Nice is operating with a new level of confidence because of it. Nice had two scenes drop on Tushy in 2024 and also worked for Evil Angel, Team Skeet and others. A veteran of nearly 300 scenes, Nice has been praised for years for living up to her last name. Directors say she’s a pleasure to have on set. Hopefully 2025 provides Nice more opportunities to reach her untapped potential.

Things started to pick up for the 5-foot-1 bundle of spunk after she relocated from Miami to Las Vegas in June and signed on with ATMLA as her representation. Nyx estimates she shot just under 30 scenes during the second half of 2024 for companies such as Brazzers, Nubiles, Team Skeet and WankzVR, which allowed her to explore her potential as an actress. With upcoming bookings with Adult Time and Kink, the future is looking bright for the former high school basketball star, who really knows how to twerk her tush.

Poised for her fifth year in porn, Parker is a must follow on social media. Not just for her humor—which is top tier—but also for her perspective on all things industry related. Parker realizes awards and recognition don’t mean much when it comes to having a successful career, so being on this list may not mean much to her. But we’re including her anyway because, well … we think she’s amazing. Parker has churned out more than her share of high-level boy/girl scenes over the years (check out her work with Manuel Ferrera for Deeper) but she’s truly at her best in all-girl scenarios. Some would even opine that Parker is the best girl-girl performer in the business. She’s a favorite of studios such as Adult Time and MissaX, which book Parker multiple times each year.

With a proper push, Riley could be one of the top three trans stars in the business. She’s that good. With silky skin and pretty brown hair, Riley looks her best with minimal makeup and other glam-like accessories. The classical, girl-next-door vibe is one of her biggest strengths right along with the long legs that support her 6-foot frame. Riley is an oral specialist who takes pride in her sucking skills. She only works with cis males and restricts herself to bottoming, which hasn’t caused her any problems getting booked. Riley’s Transsensual scene with Roman Todd was one of the best boy-girl trysts all year in that genre and earned Riley and Todd an AVN nomination. She also excels at Virtual Reality content and has worked extensively for Groove’s VR brand. A close friend of trans icon Daisy Taylor, Riley is on the cusp of greatness. It’s all right there for her. How much she achieves is up to her.

The best compliment we can pay Emma Rosie is that her scenes are ones you remember. There are moments in every one of them that stay etched in your mind and make you eager for more. Rosie joins Coco Lovelock at the very top of the “petite but elite” category of performers. If they were ever paired together—perhaps in a BGG threesome—they would undoubtedly create something magical. Rosie is a high-level anal performer who has opened her backdoor for Jax Slayher, Anton Harden, Dan Damage and many of porn’s other top pipe-layers. She’s a favorite of Jules Jordan, who joined Rosie and Kiara Cole in a threesome that was nominated for an AVN award in 2024. Rosie enters January boasting three AVN nominations, including one for a scorching scene with trans star Jade Venus that further underscores her versatility. After a steady build, 2025 will be the year that Emma Rosie explodes.

The goal here was to not include any repeat names from last year’s list—but it would simply be a crime not to acknowledge Sins once again. Now in her fifth year in the industry, she continues to churn out five-star scenes for some of porn’s top studios despite little recognition from pundits and critics. Still, in the echelon of female performers, the “real ones” in the industry know that Sins ranks right at the top. We love the way Sins can mix up her vibe—from submissive to dominant to somewhere in between. In a business filled with tiny women, Sins stands a noticeable 5-foot-9. But her height is a strength, not a hindrance, and Sins uses her gorgeous long legs to her advantage in positions like reverse cowgirl and standing doggy. Evil Angel, Pure Taboo, BANG! and Tushy were some of the studios to work with Sins in 2024. There’s no reason to think the grind won’t continue.                

A 2024 addition to the Spiegler Girls roster, Sky flourished in a lead role in Digital Playground’s “Cards on the Table.” And her year was filled with numerous high-profile shoots for studios such as Vixen, Adult Time, Jules Jordan and Brazzers. Sky has been particularly lauded for her performances in girl-girl shoots, with Hall of Fame director Mike Quasar once saying that Sky’s “Lesbian Massage” tango with Kylie Rocket was one of the best GG scenes he’s ever shot. Sky is noticeably intelligent and articulate, making her a favorite of journalists and also of colleagues on set looking for a good conversation during down time. Overall, Sky is a strong ambassador for the adult industry.

When Violet announced in December that she’ ditched her representation and was booking independently, agents should’ve been scrambling to sign her. And maybe they were. Violet could make herself (and her representation) a lot of money because she’s a potential high-volume shooter. At 31, she’s an easy fit to play a MILF, but she also has the youthful exuberance and energy of a college girl. Producers say Violet is solid with dialogue and there her menu is wide open. Anal, facials, cream pies and blow bangs … Violet is up for it all, and she doesn’t mind the rough stuff, either.. Violet—who boasts a 34DDD chest—truly loves her job.

The 21-year-old Hussie model has shot more than 70 scenes over the past two years and could’ve easily been on the AVN and XBIZ Best New Starlet/Best Newcomer lists. Still, despite the snub, Vixen will enter 2025 high on momentum following recent shoots with Tushy, Brazzers, Evil Angel, Jules Jordan and Mike Adriano. A Kentucky native, Vixen turned 21 in June and is primed to make a big run.