Kayden Kross (born September 15, 1985) is an American pornographic actress and model, acting under the pseudonym Jenna Nikol. In 2010, Cross hosted the AVN Awards alongside Kirsten Price and comedian Dave Atella. She received numerous awards that same year, including Pichunter Babe Of The Month for September 2010 and TLA Raw Best Body Overall 2010. In 2011, she was named one of the 12 Most Popular Porn Stars by CNBC.
Kayden Cross, the real name of actress Kimberly Nicole Rathkam, was born on September 15, 1985 in Sacramento, California, USA. In high school, she was very passionate about her studies, as a result of which she graduated with honors. In 2003, she got a job as a dancer at the Rick’s Showgirls California strip club to earn money to buy a pony. The girl has an ideal appearance, at the age of 19 she signs a model contract and poses in nude style for magazines. In the fall of 2006, as a graduate of California State University in Sacramento, Kaidan signs an exclusive contract with Vivid Video.
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Kayden Kross Career as an adult film actress
Kaidan’s first films were Hard Time, Kayden’s First Time and Be Here Now. The girl remained dissatisfied with cooperation with Vivid Video, a year later she refused to renew the contract.
Very soon, another company, Adam and Eve, entered into an exclusive contract with her. In 2009, a porn blockbuster called “The 8th Day” was released with the participation of Kayden Cross, which brought her the love of millions of viewers.
The attention of many fans was riveted to her person, and the site ClubKayden.com was created for them, which began its work on September 2, 2008.
In September of the same year, Kayden received the title “Pussy of the Month” from Penthouse magazine.
Signed by Kayden Cross on January 1, 2010, the multi-year contract with Digital Playground was a turning point in her career. The huge box office that the first film made by this company raised its ratings. And very soon, Kayden Cross was offered a good role in a high-budget movie called Body Heat. The actress lived up to the hopes placed on her, receiving two Best Actress Awards for her work. In the same year, she was invited to the AVN Awards as a presenter.
And already in 2011, according to CNBC, she was included in the list of 12 most famous porn stars.
Kayden Kross Awards and nominations
2007 Twistys Treat of the Month – Miss November 2007.
2008 F.A.M.E. Awards – Hottest Body.
2008 F.A.M.E. Awards – Favorite Starter Star.
2009 AVN Award – Actress of the Year.
2009 AVN Award – Best Couple Sex Scene.
2009 AVN Awards – Best Lesbian Couple Scene.
2009 AVN Awards – Best Lesbian Group Sex Scene.
2009 Hot d’Or – Best American Porn Star.
2010 Venus Awards – Best International Actress.
2010 Erotixxx Award – Best Actress in the United States.
2010 Nightmoves Awards – Fan Favorite Actress.
2010 TLA Raw Awesome Asset Awards – Best Overall Body.
2010 AVN Award – Best Lesbian Threesome Scene.
2010 AVN Award – Network’s Best Emerging Star.
2010 AVN Award – Best Actress.
2010 AVN Award – Best Threesome Sex Scene.
2010 AVN Award – Best Couple Sex Scene.
2011 AVN Award – Best Lesbian Group Sex Scene.
2011 AVN Award (The Fan Awards) – Wildest Sex Scene.
2012 XBIZ Award – Nominated – Actress of the Year.
2012 XBIZ Award – nomination – Star of the Year.