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Riley Reid

Riley Reid is an American pornographic film actress.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Riley Reid is an American pornographic film actress. She began performing in 2011 and has won over 50 industry awards, including Hall of Fame inductions.

Who she is

Born Ashley Mathews on July 9, 1991, in Miami, Florida, Riley Reid entered adult film work in 2011. She quickly became one of the most recognized performers in the industry, known for her work with major studios.

Awards and Hall of Fame

Reid has won more than 50 industry awards, including XBIZ Female Performer of the Year in 2014 and AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2016. She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025.

Public profile

Reid has been widely profiled in adult entertainment media and celebrity databases. Her career is frequently referenced in lists and rankings of prominent adult performers, including coverage in North American markets like Canada.

In short

  • Began performing in adult films in 2011.
  • Won XBIZ Female Performer of the Year in 2014.
  • Won AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2016.
  • Inducted into XRCO Hall of Fame (2021) and AVN Hall of Fame (2025).
Canadian angle

Riley Reid has been widely known in North American adult entertainment, including Canadian readership interest through coverage of adult industry awards, performers, and online celebrity culture.

Quick questions

Who is Riley Reid?
Riley Reid is an American pornographic film actress known for an award-winning career in adult entertainment.
What is Riley Reid’s real name?
Her birth name is Ashley Mathews.
Has she been inducted into any halls of fame?
Yes. She was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021 and the AVN Hall of Fame in 2025.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_Reid
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, award history, and Hall of Fame inductions.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4764491/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and career start in adult films in 2011.
  3. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/riley-reid.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and marriage information.
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/
    Supports: General biographical information used to cross-check commonly reported facts.