Bonnie Rotten Explained

Bonnie Rotten
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:7
Alias:Dixie
Children:2

Bonnie Rotten is an American pornographic actress, feature dancer, fetish model, and director. In 2014, she became the first alt-porn star to win the AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year.[1]

Early life

Rotten was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised by her grandparents.[2] She claims to have had her first sexual experience with multiple male partners at age 16.[3]

Career

Rotten started her career as a fetish model for the magazine Girls and Corpses,[4] [5] which took note of her after she won the Ms. Dead Indiana Beauty Pageant at the Indianapolis Days of the Dead convention.[5] [6] She entered the adult industry in early 2012.[4] [5] Previously, Rotten also worked as a model in car and motorcycle shows.[4] She also began stripping on her eighteenth birthday using the stage name "Dixie".[2] Her routine as a stripper was to always wear American flag bikinis and dance only to Southern rock.[2]

In September 2012, she had a breast augmentation.[7] The company Digital Sin produced two films focused entirely on her, Meet Bonnie that was a sales chart topping success and The Gangbang of Bonnie Rotten.[8] She has done at least fourteen videos featured on Kink.com, including some subjecting her to bondage and pain. Much of her work has focused on her ability to ejaculate.[9] Rotten credits adult video performer Nina Hartley with helping her make the transition from modeling to porn.[2]

In 2014, Rotten reprised the role of "Max Candy" in the porn remake of Cape Fear and cited Robert De Niro's performance in the 1991 version as her inspiration for the role.[10]

In May 2014, Rotten filed a lawsuit against pornographic actor and producer, Max Hardcore, alleging appropriation of her identity, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress, over his publication of a scene the two had recorded together in 2012.[11] In July 2014, Max Hardcore filed a countersuit over image rights, alleging that Rotten had breached the agreement that she signed.[12]

In October 2014, the German-based company Digital Sports Innovation announced the availability of Bonnie Rotten figurines, ranging from five to fourteen inches tall.[13]

In February 2015, the sex toy manufacturer Pipedream announced that it was shipping the "Bonnie Rotten Signature Collection".[14] In April 2015, Rotten generated publicity in Manhattan by going topless in Times Square, Washington Square Park and on the subway.[15] [16]

In June 2015, the daily fantasy sports company Draftster announced that it had signed Rotten to an "exclusive sponsorship and promotional deal."[17]

Starting in 2013, Rotten appeared as a featured performer at strip clubs in numerous cities. In October 2015, The Lee Network announced an exclusive agreement with Rotten to represent her for her dance engagements.[18]

Mainstream appearances

Rotten appears with pornographic actresses Asphyxia Noir and London Keyes in the music video for the 2013 song "Kiss Land" by The Weeknd.[19]

In January 2014, Rotten was featured in a music video for the song "Let's F**k" by Los Angeles band Piece by Piece along with Terror drummer Nick Jett.[20] The video debuted on Vimeo.[21]

In 2013, LA Weekly ranked her fifth on their list of "10 Porn Stars Who Could Be the Next Jenna Jameson".[22] She was also placed on CNBC's list of "The Dirty Dozen: Porn's Most Popular Stars" in 2014.[23]

In 2014, The Daily Beast referred to Rotten as "Porn's current 'It' girl" in an article about the annual AVN Awards at which she won "Female Performer of the Year". Though declaring that the porn industry had "died," performer Joey Silvera is quoted as saying: "there is still enough magic left that the awards can make a difference for Bonnie if she wins."[24]

Other ventures

In January 2014, Rotten launched her own production company (Mental Beauty, Inc.) and signed a distribution deal with Girlfriends Films.[25] She made her directorial debut with the film To the Core.[26] She also directed Sisters of Anarchy for Digital Playground.[27]

Tattoos

Rotten has over thirty tattoos,[2] and her stage name comes from a so-named pin-up zombie that she has tattooed on the back of her right leg.[28] In one instance, she claimed that her favorite tattoo is the one on her stomach, featuring a zombie from the comic book Night of the Living Dead: The Beginning, Issue 1. It was her first ever tattoo and took 13 hours to complete.[29] In June 2013, she said that her favorite tattoo was of Frank Sinatra on her leg.[2] In addition to the above list, Rotten also has a spiderweb on each of her breasts with the areola as the center of each web. She is credited with furthering the acceptance of porn performers with tattoos.[30]

In 2017, she opened a tattoo shop called 'Bonnie Rottens Best Kept Secret', staffed by the artists Gentle Jay and Mark Matthews. The shop was open for one year. Citing differences between her and Jay the shop was closed in early 2018.[31]

Personal life

In May 2015, Rotten reported her pregnancy, giving birth to a girl later that year. Since she quit performing in February 2015, she has no plans to return to the adult film industry.[32]

As of late 2021, Rotten was dating Jesse James. On June 25, 2022, she married James.[33] It was reported on November 22, 2024, that she had filed for divorce. Both of them filed for restraining orders against each other citing abuse. [34] [35]

Awards

List of accolades received by Bonnie Rotten
Total number of wins
YearCeremonyAwardFilm
2012Inked Award[36] Starlet of the Yearrowspan=6
NightMoves Award[37] [38] Miss Congeniality
2013Social Media Star (Fan's Choice)
Best Ink (Fan's Choice)
Sex Award[39] Hottest New Girl
Inked Award[40] Female Performer of the Year
Scene of the YearThe Gang Bang of Bonnie Rotten
2014XCritic Award[41] Female Performer of the Yearrowspan=2
AVN Award[42] Female Performer of the Year
Best Group Sex Scene The Gang Bang of Bonnie Rotten
XBIZ Award[43] Best Scene – Non-Feature Release
Fanny Award[44] Kink Performer of the Yearrowspan=11
XRCO Award[45] Superslut
TLARaw Award[46] Best Female Newcomer
Exotic Dancer Award[47] Adult Movie Entertainer of the Year
NINFA Award[48] Special Award
NightMoves Award[49] Best Female Performer (Fan's Choice)
Best Ink (Editor's Choice)
Venus Award[50] Best Actress (International)
2015XCritic Award[51] Queen of Porn
AVN Award[52] Kinkiest Performer (Fan Award)
Spank Bank Award[53] Super Squirter of the Year
NINFA Award[54] Best Scene of the YearBonnie Rotten en ActricesDelPorno
NightMoves Award[55] Best Ink (Fan's Choice)
Inked Award[56] Girl/Girl Scene of the Year Twisted Lesbian Anal Spit Play
2016NightMoves Award[57] Triple Play Award (Dancing/Performing/Directing)rowspan=2
2017Inked Award[58] Hall of Fame

Notes and References

  1. News: Warren . Peter . Beyond Alt: 2014 Female Performer of the Year Bonnie Rotten . 20 Sep 2024 . AVN . 25 March 2014.
  2. Web site: Getting Bad with Bonnie Rotten . Paulie K . June 29, 2013 . Xtreme Magazine . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225735/http://www.xtrememagazine.com/2013/06/strip-club-feature-bonnie-rotten/ . March 3, 2016 . dead . interview.
  3. Web site: Bonnie Rotten, the AVN Performer of the Year, Has Super Powers . . January 7, 2016 . January 31, 2014.
  4. Hunter, Tod. "Adult Who's Who: Bonnie Rotten", AVN, Vol. 29/No. 1, Issue 361, January 2013, pg. 34
  5. Street, Sharan. "Still Dirty After 30?", AVN, Vol. 28/No. 12, Issue 360, December 2012, pg. 22
  6. "Bonnie Rotten's No Angel", Girls and Corpses, Volume 5, Winter 2011
  7. . Bonnie Rotten Unveils New Breasts . Venice, Calif. . XBIZ . September 18, 2012 . January 9, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160125173124/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=154092 . January 25, 2016 . live.
  8. Kernes, Mark. "Energizer Bonnie", AVN, Vol. 29/No. 2, Issue 362, February 2013, pg. 38
  9. Web site: Bonnie Rotten Is Elegant Angel's New Squirtwoman . Sex.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140529104430/http://www.sex.com/news/blog/bonnie-rotten-elegant-angels-new-squirtwoman/ . May 29, 2014.
  10. Kernes . Mark . 'Fear' Factor, bonnie gets her DeNiro on for Dreamzone . Adult Video News . July 2014 . 31 . 7 . 42.
  11. Web site: Hart . Ben . 30 May 2014 . Porn stars set to face off in Chicago court over defamation suit stemming from release of scene . 20 Sep 2024 . Cook County Record . en.
  12. Web site: Reynolds . Matt . 2014-07-08 . Porn Producer Sues Actress Over Rights . 2021-02-26 . Courthouse News Service . en-US.
  13. Web site: Lila . Gray . Bonnie Rotten 3D-Printed Figurines Unveiled . xbiz.com . January 8, 2016 . October 14, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160204103717/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=186304 . February 4, 2016 . live.
  14. Web site: John . Sanford . Pipedream Ships Bonnie Rotten Collection . xbiz.com . January 8, 2016 . February 13, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074703/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=191121 . March 4, 2016 . live.
  15. News: . Porn Star Bonnie Rotten: Topless in Manhattan ... Tourist Dreams Come True . 20 Sep 2024 . TMZ . 30 April 2015 . en.
  16. . Bonnie Rotten a Topless Hit in NYC . Venice, Calif. . XBIZ . May 7, 2015 . January 9, 2016.
  17. Web site: Bob . Johnson . Bonnie Rotten Signs Deal With Mainstream Fantasy Sports Company . xbiz.com . January 8, 2016 . June 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160125192207/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=196050 . January 25, 2016 . live.
  18. Web site: Bonnie Rotten Signs With The Lee Network . October 20, 2015 . John . Sanford . October 20, 2015 . XBIZ.
  19. Bonnie Rotten Featured in New Music Video for The Weeknd . July 2, 2013 . AVN . November 11, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131111091500/http://business.avn.com/company-news/Bonnie-Rotten-Featured-in-New-Music-Video-for-The-Weeknd-522319.html . dead.
  20. Adult Who's Who: Crossover Report: Bonnie Rotten Gets Randy in Music Video . Adult Video News . March 2014 . 30 . 3 . 20.
  21. Web site: Piece By Piece — Let's Fuck (Official Video) . Vimeo . March 8, 2014.
  22. News: Jessica P. . Ogilvie . March 26, 2013 . 10 Porn Stars Who Could Be the Next Jenna Jameson . . 20 Sep 2024.
  23. Web site: The Dirty Dozen 2014 . January 28, 2014 . Chris . Morris . January 13, 2014 . CNBC.
  24. News: Richard . Abowitz . My Night at the NSFW Oscars . The Daily Beast . January 8, 2016 . January 22, 2014 . limited.
  25. Web site: Bonnie Rotten Signs Distro Deal With Girlfriends Films . January 6, 2014 . John . Sanford . January 6, 2014 . XBIZ.
  26. Web site: Bonnie Rotten's Directorial Debut Releases from Girlfriends Films . July 2, 2015 . Lila . Gray . April 15, 2014 . XBIZ.
  27. Web site: Bonnie Rotten Directs, Stars in 'Sisters of Anarchy' . July 2, 2015 . John . Sanford . June 18, 2014 . XBIZ.
  28. Rakovich, Rocky. "Leading Ladies 2013", Inked, Issue 52, February 2013, pg. 62
  29. Web site: Hunter . Tod . Fresh Face: Interview With AVN Trophy Girl Bonnie Rotten . AVN . 20 Sep 2024 . 14 January 2013.
  30. . Bonnie Rotten in New Interview, Leads Porn's Tattoo Boom . Venice, Calif. . XBIZ . May 23, 2015 . January 9, 2016.
  31. Web site: Wickman . Dan . 7 April 2017 . Bonnie Rotten's Dirty Little Secret! . Inked . September 28, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180928082817/http://www.inkedmag.com/g/bonnie-rottens-dirty-little-secret/ . dead.
  32. What Happens When Porn Stars Get Pregnant? . Jessica P. . Ogilvie . February 4, 2016 . Vice.
  33. News: Siwak . Miranda . Jesse James' Pregnant Wife Bonnie Rotten Refiles for Divorce After Initially Calling Off Petition . 20 Sep 2024 . Us Weekly . 7 December 2022.
  34. Web site: Jesse James' Wife Bonnie Rotten Files for Divorce, Couple Seek Restraining Orders Against Each Other: Report. November 22, 2024. US Weekly.
  35. Web site: Jesse James' Wife Bonnie Rotten Files for Divorce: Report. November 22, 2024. msn.com.
  36. . Bonnie Rotten Nominated for Inked Angels Starlet of the Year . 20 September 2024 . AVN . 4 October 2012.
  37. 20th Annual NightMoves Awards Heats Up Tampa . Peter . Warren . October 8, 2012 . . January 30, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130130023104/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/20th-Annual-NightMoves-Awards-Heats-Up-Tampa-491005.html . dead.
  38. Web site: NightMoves 2013 Award Winners Announced . October 14, 2013 . Bob . Johnson . October 14, 2013 . XBIZ.
  39. Web site: Winners Announced at Inaugural Sex Awards in Hollywood AVN.
  40. Web site: Inked Angels Announces Winners of 2013 Inked Awards AVN.
  41. Web site: Bonnie Rotten Named XCritic 2013 Female Performer of the Year AVN.
  42. AVN Announces the Winners of the 2014 AVN Awards . January 19, 2014 . . February 1, 2016 . https://archive.today/20160201103626/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/AVN-Announces-the-Winners-of-the-2014-AVN-Awards-544448.html . dead.
  43. Web site: 2014 XBIZ Award Winners Announced . January 25, 2014 . Dan . Miller . January 24, 2014 . XBIZ.
  44. Web site: 2nd Annual Fannys Presented AVN.
  45. 30th Annual XRCO Awards Takes It Back Home . Peter . Warren . April 16, 2014 . . January 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160103121231/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/30th-Annual-XRCO-Awards-Takes-It-Back-Home-556934.html . dead.
  46. Web site: TLARaw Awards Winners Announced . April 23, 2014.
  47. Web site: Bonnie Rotten Named Exotic Dancer's Adult Feature of the Year 2014 . August 23, 2014.
  48. Web site: Premios NINFA Primera Línea 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141007081048/http://www.saloneroticodebarcelona.com/index.php?categ=ninfa2014 . dead . October 7, 2014 . Salón Erótico de Barcelona . es . mdy-all.
  49. Web site: NightMoves Awards Winners Announced . October 13, 2014 . Bob . Johnson . October 13, 2014 . XBIZ.
  50. Web site: . 18. Venus Berlin öffnet mit Knalleffekt und überraschender Awards Show . 18th Venus Berlin opens with a bang and a surprising awards show . de . 20 Sep 2024 . October 17, 2014 . German-Adult-News.
  51. Web site: Bonnie Rotten Named 'Queen of Porn' by XCritic . January 8, 2015.
  52. AVN Announces the Winners of the 2015 AVN Awards . January 24, 2015 . . February 6, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150206165744/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/AVN-Announces-the-Winners-of-the-2015-AVN-Awards-585973.html . dead.
  53. https://blog.iafd.com/2015/02/16/the-2015-spank-bank-award-winners/ "The 2015 Spank Bank Award winners"
  54. Web site: Premios NINFA Primera Línea . Salón Erótico de Barcelona . es . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151012234516/http://saloneroticodebarcelona.com/premios-ninfa-primera-linea/ . October 12, 2015.
  55. Web site: NightMoves Awards Winners Announced . October 12, 2015 . Bob . Johnson . October 12, 2015 . XBIZ.
  56. Web site: Winners of 2015 Inked Awards Announced AVN.
  57. Web site: 24th Annual NightMoves Awards Winners Announced . October 10, 2016.
  58. Web site: 2017 Inked Awards Winners Announced AVN.

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