Riley Reid, born Ashley Mathews, was born on July 9, 1991, in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. She has Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Irish heritage. From a young age, she was attractive, talented, and intelligent. After high school, she enrolled at Florida International University, majoring in psychology with the intention of becoming a teacher. She also worked at a Journey shoe store.<\/p>\n
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In 2010, at the age of 19, Riley Reid began her career in the adult film industry<\/a>, initially using the stage name Paige Riley. She worked with leading studios such as Brazzers, Naughty America, and Reality Kings. In 2013, LA Weekly included her in their list of “10 Porn Stars Who Could Be the Next Jenna Jameson”.<\/p>\n In 2014, she won the XBIZ Award for Best New Starlet, and in 2016, she won the AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year. In 2021, she was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame, and in 2025, she was inducted into the AVN<\/a> Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n