Cherie DeVille is an American adult film actress, director, writer, political activist, and licensed physical therapist who debuted at age 33 in 2011. Holding a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she is known as a rare figure who combines academic excellence, industry success, and cultural influence.
Profile
Her real name is Carolyn Anne Paparozzi, born on August 30, 1978, making her 46 years old. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, she is of French-Canadian descent.
Standing 165cm tall and weighing 61kg, her measurements are 91-76-97cm.
Pre-Debut Background
Unlike many in the industry, DeVille holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and previously worked as a practicing clinician in Tennessee. After moving to California at age 32, she entered the adult industry and quickly built her brand as “the internet’s stepmom.”
Career Highlights
Debuting at age 33 in 2011, she has appeared in over 500 films across a 10+ year career. She maintains a long-term partnership as a contract star with Brazzers.
Her debut film was “Seduced By Mommy 3,” followed by work with a wide range of premium studios including Evil Angel, Girlfriends Films, Filly Films, Tushy, Sweet Sinner, New Sensations, Elegant Angel, Jules Jordan Video, and Wicked Pictures.
Notable works include “Trans-Active” (2019, XBIZ Award Winner), “Blondes, Birds & Bees” (2015, Directorial Debut), “Mommy’s Girl” (2015-2020, TV Series), “Cherie” (2017), and “Brazzers Presents: 20 For 20” (2024, AVN Award Winner).
She performs across a wide range of genres including MILF, lesbian (early career focus), straight (later career expansion), and group sex (highly acclaimed category).
Awards and Recognition
In 2025, she won AVN MILF Performer of the Year for the 5th time. In 2023, she won both AVN MILF Performer of the Year and XBIZ Performer of the Year. In 2021, she won MILF Performer of the Year from both AVN and XBIZ.
She also won AVN MILF Performer of the Year in 2019 and 2018, and in 2017 won XBIZ MILF Performer of the Year and XRCO MILF of the Year. In 2024, she was inducted into the Urban X Hall of Fame.
She has won Pornhub Awards Top MILF Performer, NightMoves Awards 6 times, and IAFD Spank Bank Awards 7 times. With a total of 8 “Performer of the Year” wins across AVN and XBIZ, she holds the record of filming nearly 200 scenes annually during peak activity.
Political Activism and Writing
From 2017 to 2019, she announced her candidacy for U.S. President, running with rapper Coolio as her vice-presidential pick under the slogan “Make America Fucking Awesome Again.”
She advocates for sex worker rights, net neutrality, and cannabis legalization, contributing essays to Rolling Stone and The Daily Beast. In 2021 and 2024, she publicly opposed Utah’s anti-porn laws.
Featured on CNN and Fox News as a political commentator, she appeared in the 2023 Netflix documentary “Money Shot: The Pornhub Story” and participated in Liquid Death’s 2022 environmental campaign.
Hobbies and Lifestyle
Her hobbies include swing dancing (professional instructor), drumming, surfing, yoga (certified instructor), Dungeons & Dragons, and gaming.
Bisexual with a preference for women, she politically identifies as a progressive-leaning libertarian. She resides in Los Angeles with her partner and rescue dogs Rocket and Peanut Butter.
Social Media and Official Information
On Instagram, she operates as @cheriedevillexo with 5 million followers, and on Twitter (X) as @CherieDeVille with 800K followers.
On YouTube, she runs the channel “CherieDeVilleYoga,” sharing yoga and wellness content. She is also active on OnlyFans, Snapchat, and Linktree.
Summary
Cherie DeVille represents a rare combination of academic excellence, industry success, and cultural influence. Holding a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, with over a decade in adult entertainment, five AVN MILF Performer of the Year titles, mainstream recognition, and activism extending to politics and free speech, she stands as a true intellectual and cultural figure within and beyond the adult industry.
While beloved as “the internet’s stepmom,” she continues to present a new model in modern adult entertainment through diverse activities beyond the industry, including contributions to Rolling Stone and The Daily Beast, running for U.S. President, and appearing in Netflix documentaries.
