Anna Claire Clouds, "Project X" Win Top XMAs

The 2025 XMAs, presented by Fansly, honored achievements in adult entertainment at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, with Anna Claire Clouds named Female Performer of the Year and "Project X" winning Best Feature Movie.

Industry Gathers for Annual Celebration

The 2025 XMAs, referred to as the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®, took place on Sunday at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The event, which is known as the "Golden Globes of porn," recognized artistic and commercial achievements within the adult entertainment community. Attendees and their dates walked the red carpet along Sunset Blvd., where select nominees participated in on-camera interviews conducted by Tera Patrick. For 2025, both the red-carpet interviews and the main show were broadcast live online.

Vanna Bardot, a two-time Female Performer of the Year, and Brazzers contract star Ryan Reid hosted the ceremony. The evening's theme was gold and glitz, with both hosts wearing coordinating translucent, skin-tight outfits. Presenters Jewelz Blu and Kazumi announced Angela White's "Fuck Angela" as the winner for Best Performer Showcase. White, dressed in black, thanked XBIZ and the directors and performers involved in the film. Blu and Kazumi also presented the Best Sex Scene – Performer Showcase award to Anna Claire Clouds, Hollywood Cash, Damon Dice, Chocolate Gold, Vince Karter, Nade Nasty, Slim Poke, Milan Ponjevic, Will Pounder, Jax Slayher, and John Strong for Jules Jordan Video’s “Anna Claire Clouds: Dark Side.” Clouds accepted the award in a lingerie-inspired, translucent black slip skirt.

Nicole Kitt and Melissa Stratton presented the Best Featurette award to Jewelz Blu's "Broken Butterfly: The Perfect Shade of Blu," a Holly Randall production directed by Jeffrey John Hart. Blu, Hart, Randall, and cast members accepted the award. Hart praised Blu's performance, while Blu described the experience as surreal and emotionally resonant. Randall acknowledged the collaborative effort, noting that many contributed to the "passion project" for little or no money. Kitt and Stratton then announced Demi Hawks and Seth Gamble as winners for Best Sex Scene — Featurette for Pure Taboo’s “Do Unto Others.” Gamble, wearing a brown fedora, accepted the award and acknowledged co-star Hawks and producer-directors Michael Vegas and Siouxsie Q.

Ana Foxxx presented Wicked’s “The Hunger” as the Best Couples-Themed Movie, with director Claudia Ross thanking Wicked, star Emma Hix, other performers, and mentor Axel Braun. Foxxx returned to announce Seth Gamble and Aiden Ashley as winners for Best Sex Scene – Couples-Themed Movie for Wicked’s “American Stud.” Gamble thanked Ashley and director Dana Vespoli.

Romi Rain and Luna Star announced Girlsway’s “Spun” as the Best All-Girl Movie. Director Casey Calvert and cast members, including Chanel Camryn, accepted the award. Camryn noted it was her first lead role in a feature movie. Star then announced Penny Barber, Casey Calvert, Lulu Chu, Ana Foxxx, Leana Lovings, Little Puck, Hailey Rose, Serene Siren, Codi Vore, and Jane Wilde as winners for Best Sex Scene – All-Girl for Girlsway’s “Come Out to Play: An All-Girls Warriors Parody.” Bree Mills, the project's mastermind, joined the cast on stage, describing the scene as a special 10th-anniversary effort for Girlsway.

Emma Rose and Kimmy Granger presented the Best Gonzo Movie award to Ricky’s Room “Superstar Room 3.” Ricky Johnson accepted the award, thanking the women involved and expressing appreciation for the adult community. Rose and Granger also announced Chanel Camryn and Kai Jaxon as winners for Best Sex Scene – Gonzo for Tushy Raw’s “Gorgeous Chanel Gets Her Tight Hole Stretched Out.” Camryn acknowledged Vixen Media Group for casting her in the anal scene.

Elly Clutch and Little Puck presented Chaturbate with the Cam Site of the Year — Freemium award. Chaturbate broadcasters Hime Marie, Mary Moody, Lushiana, and Vanniall accepted, with Marie calling Chaturbate the "best webcam platform in the world."

Top Honors and Performer Recognition

Following an intermission, hosts Bardot and Reid returned. Violet Myers and Ricky Johnson presented Brazzers’ “HZTV” with the Best Vignette Movie award. Lea Lexis accepted, explaining the series involved renovating a house over a year. Myers and Johnson then presented the Best Sex Scene – Vignette award to Jennifer White, Kendra Sunderland, and Jason Luv for Deeper’s “Negotiation.” White, in a leg-baring gown, expressed gratitude for her first award.

Amirah Adara and Nicolette Shea presented MILFY’s “American MILF” with the Best Comedy Movie award. Cast members Maitland Ward and Serenity Cox, along with director Kayden Kross, accepted the award. Ward highlighted the full stories and scripts for the MILF characters. “American MILF” also won Best Sex Scene – Comedy Movie for a group scene featuring five MILFs and Jason Luv.

Jennifer White and Spencer Bradley presented Lilly Bell with the Girl/Girl Performer of the Year award. Bell, in a sparkling gown, thanked her friends and collaborators, reflecting on her experiences with women in the industry. White and Bradley also announced Penny Barber as MILF Performer of the Year. Barber, in a metallic silver gown, thanked her PR agent Erika Icon, her husband, directors, and co-stars.

Cherry Kiss and Valentina Nappi announced Ariel Demure as Trans Performer of the Year. Demure, in red, accepted her award, emphasizing the hard work of the trans community and stating, "We deserve to be here." Kiss and Nappi then announced Derek Kage as Gay Performer of the Year for the second consecutive year. Kage, also a recipient of the FSC’s Advocacy Award, thanked XBIZ, directors, producers, studios, and the Free Speech Coalition.

Agatha Vega and Christian Clay presented Fansly with the Creator Platform of the Year award. Leah Koons of Fansly expressed gratitude to creators for their trust. Vega and Clay then announced VRBangers.com as Virtual Site of the Year, with CTO Boris Smirnoff acknowledging 10 years of innovation and thanking his team. They also announced Kazumi, Hollywood Cash, and Isiah Maxwell as winners for Best Sex Scene – Career-First Performance for Blacked Raw’s “Beast Mode.” Kazumi expressed excitement for her first scene award, specifically for an anal scene.

Siri Dahl and Adria Rae presented Cubbi Thompson with the Creator of the Year — Streamer award. Thompson thanked the industry members who became her family. Dahl and Rae then announced Jewelz Blu as Creator of the Year — Clips. Blu stated she poured her "heart, soul and pussy" into her work for fans and art. Violet Myers received the Creator of the Year — Premium Social award, expressing her love for content creation and social media.

Culmination of the Evening

Tera Patrick presented the Best Feature Movie award to Digital Playground’s “Project X,” directed by Ricky Greenwood. Greenwood thanked Digital Playground and his team for trusting him with the ambitious sci-fi project. “Project X” also won Best Sex Scene – Feature Movie for the pairing of Cherie DeVille and Mick Blue. DeVille expressed honor in working with Blue and Greenwood, while Blue described their scene as "angry sex with passion."

Nicole Doshi presented Maitland Ward with the Best Acting – Lead award for “American MILF.” Ward acknowledged Kayden Kross and Vixen for creating the role, comparing it to her mainstream acting roots. Doshi also announced Ricky Greenwood as Director of the Year — Body of Work (Narrative), with Greenwood dedicating the award to a deceased crew member named Rick.

Lacy Lennon and Jada Stevens welcomed the winners of the fan-voted categories: Hailey Rose (Fav Female Performer), Parker Ambrose (Fav Male Performer), Leah Gotti (Fav Girl/Girl Performer), Serenity Cox (Fav MILF Performer), Legrand Wolf (Fav Gay Performer), Emma Rose (Fav Trans Performer), Dan Dangler (Fav New Performer), Lily Phillips (Fav Female Creator), Thor Johnson (Fav Male Creator), Romi Rain (Fav MILF Creator), Silas Brooks (Fav Gay Creator), Shiri Allwood (Fav Trans Creator), and Mary jane (Fav New Creator).

Cherie DeVille announced Gal Ritchie as Best New Performer. Ritchie, in lime green, thanked her agents Mark Spiegler and George. DeVille then announced Alex Jones as Male Performer of the Year. Jones thanked his girlfriend, agents, Brazzers, family, and friends.

The evening concluded with Cherie DeVille announcing Anna Claire Clouds as Female Performer of the Year. Clouds, in a derrière-baring, curves-hugging translucent black slip skirt, expressed gratitude to XBIZ and her love for the community and porn.

Key Facts

• The 2025 XMAs were held on Sunday at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
• Anna Claire Clouds was named Female Performer of the Year, and Alex Jones was Male Performer of the Year.