Kenna James

Kenna James, born Elisabeth Yates on January 16, 1995, in Evansville, Indiana, is an American model known for her work as an erotic model and adult actress who focuses mostly on lesbian scenes. She is 5'8" (172cm) tall, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a slim figure with measurements 34-25-35.

From Bookworm To Industry Star

Kenna grew up in Evansville as what she described as a shy and bookish girl who could be found reading most of the time. She did not consider herself pretty while growing up, and she never used her looks to get what she wanted. That changed when she began dancing as an exotic dancer during her final year of high school, which significantly increased her confidence. When she was seventeen, she moved into her own apartment and supported herself with dance performances, and eventually, she was noticed by a local photographer at an Indiana gentlemen's club. This was when her debut happened in 2014 at nineteen, and she started with webcam modeling first before transitioning to studio work. Her first professional scene was filmed with James Deen, which gave her the visibility needed to launch her career towards success.

While her first shoot did not align with the rest of her career path, after it, Kenna chose to specialize in lesbian content. She identifies as bisexual, but still prefers to work with women as it allows her to create more intimate, authentic, and emotionally resonant scenes. Studios like Girlfriends Films and other ones that focus on all-girl productions became her most frequent collaborators, and throughout her career, she shared the screen with many well-known performers.