Veteran adult performer Jenna Haze appears in The Pretty Reckless’ new music video for “When I Wake Up,” a single from the band’s upcoming album, Dear God. This collaboration marks Haze’s third music video appearance with the band.

New Music Video Details

The music video for “When I Wake Up” was released on July 15, 2026. It was directed by Taylor Momsen and Chris Acosta. The video depicts an out-of-control night, featuring Haze joining Momsen for a girls’ night. Haze also appears in a bedroom scene opposite Connor Paolo, a former cast member of Gossip Girl.

The video largely unfolds from Momsen’s perspective, beginning with her consuming a liquor-spiked cup of black coffee before heading to a bar to meet friends. At the bar, Jessica Szohr, who played Vanessa Abrams in Gossip Girl, is seen playing foosball with Connor Paolo. Momsen, Szohr, and Paolo are shown taking multiple pictures together in the bar’s photo booth. After leaving the bar, Momsen is seen in bed next to Paolo, who is hooking up with a girl. Paolo’s character in Gossip Girl was gay.

This video extends Haze’s previous collaborations with The Pretty Reckless, which include appearances in the music videos for “My Medicine” and “Messed Up World (F’d Up World).” Her work with the band has also encompassed an FHM layout, guest vocals on the track “Follow Me Down,” and a live appearance with Momsen.

Haze expressed her excitement about the project, stating her adoration for the band and their music. She noted her appreciation for watching Taylor and the band evolve over the years, suggesting that Dear God might be their best album to date. Haze also conveyed her honor and gratitude for being part of the project.

Haze's Broader Music Industry Connections

Jenna Haze’s involvement in the music world extends beyond her work with The Pretty Reckless. In 2025, she appeared on the cover of Deafheaven’s album, Lonely People With Power. Her image was also featured on the band’s merchandise, tour flyers, and promotional videos.

Haze’s connection to Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless dates back to at least February 2014, when Momsen announced Haze’s appearance on The Pretty Reckless’s album Going To Hell. On that album, Haze was recorded having an orgasm, which was used in the introduction to the song “Follow Me Down.”

Career and Personal Background

Jenna Haze, born in 1982, is an American former pornographic film actress. She began her career in the adult film industry on July 18, 2001. Haze has received multiple industry accolades, including the 2003 AVN Award for Best New Starlet and the 2009 AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year. She is the second performer in history to win both awards during her career, following Missy. In 2012, Haze was inducted into both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.

From 2002 to 2005, Haze was a contract performer for Jill Kelly Productions (JKP). During much of this period, she performed exclusively with women due to her loyalty to her then-boyfriend, an industry cameraman. She resumed working with men in 2006 with the release of Jenna Haze Darkside, produced by Jules Jordan. In February 2002, she appeared in a scene for JKP. At the 2003 AVN Awards, in addition to Best New Starlet, her masturbation scene in Big Bottom Sadie was recognized as Best Solo Sex Scene. In 2004, Haze was featured in Pornucopia, an HBO documentary series about the pornography industry in California.

Haze became a free agent in April 2005 after choosing not to renew her contract with JKP, partly because Jill Kelly had recently departed the company. Following her departure from JKP and the end of her relationship, Haze returned to working with male performers.

From 2020 through 2025, Haze dedicated her time to working full-time with unhoused and other marginalized populations in Los Angeles. This period followed seven years of university education, culminating in her earning a master’s degree in 2024.

Key Facts

  • Jenna Haze appears in The Pretty Reckless’ new music video for “When I Wake Up.”
  • The video, released July 15, 2026, was directed by Taylor Momsen and Chris Acosta.
  • Haze’s role includes a girls’ night with Momsen and a bedroom scene with Connor Paolo.
  • This is Haze’s third music video collaboration with The Pretty Reckless.
  • Haze also appeared on the cover of Deafheaven’s 2025 album, Lonely People With Power.
  • From 2020 to 2025, Haze worked with unhoused and marginalized populations in Los Angeles after earning a master’s degree in 2024.