Tori Black, an actress known for her work in the adult film industry, achieved a notable feat in 2011 when she became the first individual to win the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award consecutively for two years. She was also honored with inductions into the XRCO and AVN Hall of Fame.
Early Life & Education
Tori, originally named Michelle Chapman, was born on August 26, 1998 in Seattle, Washington. At the young age of seven, she developed a passion for dancing and also enjoyed playing football and boxing during her childhood.
At 18 years old, while vacationing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she stumbled upon an adult talent agency advertisement and decided to submit her photos.
Tori Black graduated from Western Washington University with a major in Journalism and a minor in Sociology-Women’s Studies.
Despite her parents’ insistence, she managed to secure a job at the agency while still in school. A week after her initial visit, Tori Black started her career at the agency.
Tori Black’s Career
In 2007, Tori Black made her debut in explicit adult movies during her late teenage years. She also worked as a belly dancing teacher at some point. In December 2008, she was chosen as Penthouse Pet of the Month and in September 2009, she was named Twisty’s Treat of the Month.
Tori was recognized for her talents and nominated for the AVN Award for Best New Starlet in 2009. She made history in 2010 and 2011 by becoming the first person to win two AVN Female Performer of the Year Awards. Additionally, she was honored with the XRCO Award for Female Performer of the Year in both 2010 and 2011.
In 2010, Maxim magazine recognized a 5-foot-9 slender brunette as one of the top 12 female performers in the porn industry. Loaded magazine also acknowledged her as the most attractive female performer in terms of facial features in the same year. CNBC included her in their list of the 12 most popular porn stars in 2011.
She played the role of Catwoman in Vivid Entertainment’s adult parody “Batman XXX.” Additionally, she made a guest appearance as porn star Lexi Steele in season two, episode three of the Showtime series “Ray Donovan” titled “Gem and Loan.” She has also been featured in the movie “L.A. Slasher.”
She began her directing career in 2014 when she created a video for Elegant Angels’ website, showcasing their Girl of the Month for June 2014, Alina Li. Tori also had a minor role in the supernatural musical thriller “American Satan” in 2017. Most recently, she appeared in KP Wolfe’s music video “You Can Call Me” in March 2020.
Personal Life
In 2011, Lyndell Anderson and Tori Black tied the knot. Their first child, a son, was born the same year. In 2013, Black shared the news of her second pregnancy. However, in January 2012, the couple was taken into police custody in Las Vegas for domestic battery following a hotel altercation.
Black enjoys playing video games and air hockey. On her lower right abdomen, she has a tattoo that she designed herself, featuring a star and five rings. She also has her tongue and navel pierced.
Net Worth
With a net worth of $500 thousand, Tori Black is a renowned American adult film star. She holds the honor of being the only person to have won the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award consecutively in 2011 and 2012. Her achievements have earned her a place in both the XRCO and AVN Hall of Fame.
