Bonnie Rotten

Bonnie Rotten
Rotten in 2014
Born
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesDixie[1]
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​
Children2

Bonnie Rotten is an American pornographic actress, feature dancer, fetish model, and director.[2] In 2014, she became the first alt-porn star to win the AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year.[3]

Early life

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Bonnie Rotten showing some of her tattoos

Rotten was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised by her grandparents.[1] She claims to have had her first sexual experience with multiple male partners at age 16.[4]

Career

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Rotten started her career as a fetish model for the magazine Girls and Corpses,[5][6] which took note of her after she won the Ms. Dead Indiana Beauty Pageant at the Indianapolis Days of the Dead convention.[6][7] She entered the adult industry in early 2012.[5][6] Previously, Rotten also worked as a model in car and motorcycle shows.[5] She also began stripping on her eighteenth birthday using the stage name "Dixie".[1] Her routine as a stripper was to always wear American flag bikinis and dance only to Southern rock.[1]

In September 2012, she had a breast augmentation.[8] The company Digital Sin produced two films focused entirely on her, Meet Bonnie that was a sales chart topping success[9] and The Gangbang of Bonnie Rotten.[9] She has done at least fourteen videos featured on Kink.com, including some subjecting her to bondage and pain. Much of her work has focused on her ability to ejaculate.[10] Rotten credits adult video performer Nina Hartley with helping her make the transition from modeling to porn.[1]

In 2014, Rotten reprised the role of "Max Candy" in the porn remake of Cape Fear and cited Robert De Niro's performance in the 1991 version as her inspiration for the role.[11]

In May 2014, Rotten filed a lawsuit against pornographic actor and producer, Max Hardcore, alleging appropriation of her identity, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress, over his publication of a scene the two had recorded together in 2012.[12] In July 2014, Max Hardcore filed a countersuit over image rights, alleging that Rotten had breached the agreement that she signed.[13]

In October 2014, the German-based company Digital Sports Innovation announced the availability of Bonnie Rotten figurines, ranging from five to fourteen inches tall.[14]

In February 2015, the sex toy manufacturer Pipedream announced that it was shipping the "Bonnie Rotten Signature Collection".[15] In April 2015, Rotten generated publicity in Manhattan by going topless in Times Square, Washington Square Park and on the subway.[16][17]

In June 2015, the daily fantasy sports company Draftster announced that it had signed Rotten to an "exclusive sponsorship and promotional deal."[18]

Starting in 2013, Rotten appeared as a featured performer at strip clubs in numerous cities. In October 2015, The Lee Network announced an exclusive agreement with Rotten to represent her for her dance engagements.[2]

Mainstream appearances

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Rotten appears with pornographic actresses Asphyxia Noir and London Keyes in the music video for the 2013 song "Kiss Land" by The Weeknd.[19]

In January 2014, Rotten was featured in a music video for the song "Let's F**k" by Los Angeles band Piece by Piece along with Terror drummer Nick Jett.[20] The video debuted on Vimeo.[21]

In 2013, LA Weekly ranked her fifth on their list of "10 Porn Stars Who Could Be the Next Jenna Jameson".[22] She was also placed on CNBC's list of "The Dirty Dozen: Porn's Most Popular Stars" in 2014.[23]

In 2014, The Daily Beast referred to Rotten as "Porn's current 'It' girl" in an article about the annual AVN Awards at which she won "Female Performer of the Year". Though declaring that the porn industry had "died," performer Joey Silvera is quoted as saying: "there is still enough magic left that the awards can make a difference for Bonnie if she wins."[24]

Other ventures

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In January 2014, Rotten launched her own production company (Mental Beauty, Inc.) and signed a distribution deal with Girlfriends Films.[25] She made her directorial debut with the film To the Core.[26] She also directed Sisters of Anarchy for Digital Playground.[27]

Tattoos

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Rotten has over thirty tattoos,[1] and her stage name comes from a so-named pin-up zombie that she has tattooed on the back of her right leg.[28] In one instance, she claimed that her favorite tattoo is the one on her stomach, featuring a zombie from the comic book Night of the Living Dead: The Beginning, Issue 1. It was her first ever tattoo and took 13 hours to complete.[29] In June 2013, she said that her favorite tattoo was of Frank Sinatra on her leg.[1] In addition to the above list, Rotten also has a spiderweb on each of her breasts with the areola as the center of each web. She is credited with furthering the acceptance of porn performers with tattoos.[30]

In 2017, she opened a tattoo shop called 'Bonnie Rottens Best Kept Secret', staffed by the artists Gentle Jay and Mark Matthews. The shop was open for one year. Citing differences between her and Jay the shop was closed in early 2018.[31]

Personal life

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In May 2015, Rotten reported her pregnancy, giving birth to a girl later that year. Since she quit performing in February 2015, she has no plans to return to the adult film industry.[32]

As of late 2021, Rotten was dating Jesse James. On June 25, 2022, she married James.[33]

Awards

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List of accolades received by Bonnie Rotten
Total number of wins
Totals 27
Year Ceremony Award Film
2012 Inked Award[34] Starlet of the Year —
NightMoves Award[35][36] Miss Congeniality
2013 Social Media Star (Fan's Choice)
Best Ink (Fan's Choice)
Sex Award[37] Hottest New Girl
Inked Award[38] Female Performer of the Year
Scene of the Year The Gang Bang of Bonnie Rotten
2014 XCritic Award[39] Female Performer of the Year —
AVN Award[40] Female Performer of the Year
Best Group Sex Scene (with Karlo Karerra, Tony DeSergio, Mick Blue, & Jordan Ash) The Gang Bang of Bonnie Rotten
XBIZ Award[41] Best Scene – Non-Feature Release (with Karlo Karerra, Tony DeSergio, Mick Blue, & Jordan Ash)
Fanny Award[42] Kink Performer of the Year —
XRCO Award[43] Superslut
TLARaw Award[44] Best Female Newcomer
Exotic Dancer Award[45] Adult Movie Entertainer of the Year
NINFA Award[46] Special Award
NightMoves Award[47] Best Female Performer (Fan's Choice)
Best Ink (Editor's Choice)
Venus Award[48] Best Actress (International)
2015 XCritic Award[49] Queen of Porn
AVN Award[50] Kinkiest Performer (Fan Award)
Spank Bank Award[51] Super Squirter of the Year
NINFA Award[52] Best Scene of the Year Bonnie Rotten en ActricesDelPorno
NightMoves Award[53] Best Ink (Fan's Choice) —
Inked Award[54] Girl/Girl Scene of the Year (with Dana Vespoli) Twisted Lesbian Anal Spit Play
2016 NightMoves Award[55] Triple Play Award (Dancing/Performing/Directing) —
2017 Inked Award[56] Hall of Fame

References

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  2. ^ a b Sanford, John (October 20, 2015). "Bonnie Rotten Signs With The Lee Network". XBIZ. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  3. ^ Warren, Peter (March 25, 2014). "Beyond Alt: 2014 Female Performer of the Year Bonnie Rotten". AVN. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Bonnie Rotten, the AVN Performer of the Year, Has Super Powers". Vice. January 31, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c Hunter, Tod. "Adult Who's Who: Bonnie Rotten", AVN, Vol. 29/No. 1, Issue 361, January 2013, pg. 34
  6. ^ a b c Street, Sharan. "Still Dirty After 30?", AVN, Vol. 28/No. 12, Issue 360, December 2012, pg. 22
  7. ^ "Bonnie Rotten's No Angel", Girls and Corpses, Volume 5, Winter 2011
  8. ^ "Bonnie Rotten Unveils New Breasts" (Press release). Venice, Calif.: XBIZ. September 18, 2012. Archived from the original on January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  9. ^ a b Kernes, Mark. "Energizer Bonnie", AVN, Vol. 29/No. 2, Issue 362, February 2013, pg. 38
  10. ^ "Bonnie Rotten Is Elegant Angel's New Squirtwoman". Sex.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014.
  11. ^ Kernes, Mark (July 2014). "'Fear' Factor, bonnie gets her DeNiro on for Dreamzone". Adult Video News. Vol. 31, no. 7. p. 42.
  12. ^ Hart, Ben (May 30, 2014). "Porn stars set to face off in Chicago court over defamation suit stemming from release of scene". Cook County Record. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Reynolds, Matt (July 8, 2014). "Porn Producer Sues Actress Over Rights". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  14. ^ Gray, Lila (October 14, 2014). "Bonnie Rotten 3D-Printed Figurines Unveiled". xbiz.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  15. ^ Sanford, John (February 13, 2015). "Pipedream Ships Bonnie Rotten Collection". xbiz.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  16. ^ "Porn Star Bonnie Rotten: Topless in Manhattan ... Tourist Dreams Come True". TMZ. April 30, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
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  18. ^ Johnson, Bob (June 24, 2015). "Bonnie Rotten Signs Deal With Mainstream Fantasy Sports Company". xbiz.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  19. ^ "Bonnie Rotten Featured in New Music Video for The Weeknd". AVN. July 2, 2013. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013.
  20. ^ "Adult Who's Who: Crossover Report: Bonnie Rotten Gets Randy in Music Video". Adult Video News. 30 (3): 20. March 2014.
  21. ^ "Piece By Piece — Let's Fuck (Official Video)". Retrieved March 8, 2014 – via Vimeo.
  22. ^ Ogilvie, Jessica P. (March 26, 2013). "10 Porn Stars Who Could Be the Next Jenna Jameson". LA Weekly. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Morris, Chris (January 13, 2014). "The Dirty Dozen 2014". CNBC. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  24. ^ Abowitz, Richard (January 22, 2014). "My Night at the NSFW Oscars". The Daily Beast. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  25. ^ Sanford, John (January 6, 2014). "Bonnie Rotten Signs Distro Deal With Girlfriends Films". XBIZ. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
  26. ^ Gray, Lila (April 15, 2014). "Bonnie Rotten's Directorial Debut Releases from Girlfriends Films". XBIZ. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  27. ^ Sanford, John (June 18, 2014). "Bonnie Rotten Directs, Stars in 'Sisters of Anarchy'". XBIZ. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  28. ^ Rakovich, Rocky. "Leading Ladies 2013", Inked, Issue 52, February 2013, pg. 62
  29. ^ Hunter, Tod (January 14, 2013). "Fresh Face: Interview With AVN Trophy Girl Bonnie Rotten". AVN. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  30. ^ "Bonnie Rotten in New Interview, Leads Porn's Tattoo Boom" (Press release). Venice, Calif.: XBIZ. May 23, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  31. ^ Wickman, Dan (April 7, 2017). "Bonnie Rotten's Dirty Little Secret!". Inked. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018.
  32. ^ Ogilvie, Jessica P. (February 4, 2016). "What Happens When Porn Stars Get Pregnant?". Vice.
  33. ^ Siwak, Miranda (December 7, 2022). "Jesse James' Pregnant Wife Bonnie Rotten Refiles for Divorce After Initially Calling Off Petition". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  34. ^ "Bonnie Rotten Nominated for Inked Angels Starlet of the Year". AVN (Press release). October 4, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  35. ^ Warren, Peter (October 8, 2012). "20th Annual NightMoves Awards Heats Up Tampa". AVN. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013.
  36. ^ Johnson, Bob (October 14, 2013). "NightMoves 2013 Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  37. ^ "Winners Announced at Inaugural Sex Awards in Hollywood AVN".
  38. ^ "Inked Angels Announces Winners of 2013 Inked Awards AVN".
  39. ^ "Bonnie Rotten Named XCritic 2013 Female Performer of the Year AVN".
  40. ^ "AVN Announces the Winners of the 2014 AVN Awards". AVN. January 19, 2014. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016.
  41. ^ Miller, Dan (January 24, 2014). "2014 XBIZ Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  42. ^ "2nd Annual Fannys Presented AVN".
  43. ^ Warren, Peter (April 16, 2014). "30th Annual XRCO Awards Takes It Back Home". AVN. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016.
  44. ^ "TLARaw Awards Winners Announced". April 23, 2014.
  45. ^ "Bonnie Rotten Named Exotic Dancer's Adult Feature of the Year 2014". August 23, 2014.
  46. ^ "Premios NINFA Primera Línea 2014" (in Spanish). Salón Erótico de Barcelona. Archived from the original on October 7, 2014.
  47. ^ Johnson, Bob (October 13, 2014). "NightMoves Awards Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  48. ^ "18. Venus Berlin öffnet mit Knalleffekt und überraschender Awards Show" [18th Venus Berlin opens with a bang and a surprising awards show]. German-Adult-News (in German). October 17, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  49. ^ "Bonnie Rotten Named 'Queen of Porn' by XCritic". January 8, 2015.
  50. ^ "AVN Announces the Winners of the 2015 AVN Awards". AVN. January 24, 2015. Archived from the original on February 6, 2015.
  51. ^ "The 2015 Spank Bank Award winners". iafd.com. 16 February 2015. Archived April 15, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  52. ^ "Premios NINFA Primera Línea" (in Spanish). Salón Erótico de Barcelona. Archived from the original on October 12, 2015.
  53. ^ Johnson, Bob (October 12, 2015). "NightMoves Awards Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  54. ^ "Winners of 2015 Inked Awards Announced AVN".
  55. ^ "24th Annual NightMoves Awards Winners Announced". October 10, 2016.
  56. ^ "2017 Inked Awards Winners Announced AVN".
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