Tera Patrick

Tera Patrick is one of the few celebrities who successfully made the transition from the adult film industry to mainstream entertainment. This San Francisco native credits her gorgeous looks and amazing body to her parents and their heritage, which includes English, Dutch, Thai, and Irish. After spending a few years modeling in Japan, she decided to come home and attend school. Tera Patrick earned her EMT certification and went to college, but it didn't take her long to realize that she wanted more out of life. After starting her career, she won the Hot d'Or Award and the NightMovies Award for Best New Starlet, and she followed those up with a series of other awards. She also modeled for both Penthouse and Playboy, which named her Pet of the Month in 2000 and led to her spending some time hanging out at the Playboy Mansion. She also took the time to write and release “Sinner Takes All: A Memoir of Love and Porn” in 2011. This book delved deep into her life and gave her the chance to w