Dana DeArmond (born June 16, 1979) is an

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and

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. She entered the industry in 2004 and is a member of the AVN and

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Halls of Fame.

Career

DeArmond grew up in

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. DeArmond had gained popularity before her porn career, as an internet personality with over 300,000 friends on Myspace. After meeting porn director Eon McKai on MySpace, she did her first scene for the film ''Neu Wave Hookers''. DeArmond is currently the host of a show titled ''Dirty/Nerdy'' on Vivid Radio for

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. DeArmond has directed two documentary porn movies in which she helps young people whom she meets on the web break into the business, called ''Dana DeArmond Does the Internet'' and ''Dana DeArmond's Role Modeling.'' She has also guest lectured on the

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for classes at

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and

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Appearances

DeArmond was one of the models featured in Michael Grecco's photo book, '' Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry'' and

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's book ''L.A. Bondage''. After DeArmond's house and belongings were destroyed in a fire in January 2007, the adult industry participated in several fundraising activities to help replace what she lost. DeArmond co-hosted the 2010

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with porn actress

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. In November 2007, DeArmond and her then-boyfriend, male performer Daniel, attended

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as guest lecturers for its Sociology of Sexuality class. She got the job through fellow performer Belladonna who lectured there previously. Following a lecture from Kassia Wosick-Correa, DeArmond spoke about her involvement in the adult film industry and the dynamics of her relationships. She also screened video clips and answered questions from the class. In January 2014, DeArmond,

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, and

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were featured in a ''

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'' article titled "4 Porn Stars on How They Stay Fit". The article was inspired by actress

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's comment made on

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about striving to follow the fitness routines of the porn stars she saw at her gym. In 2021, she was cast in the drama film ''

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''.

Personal life

DeArmond admits to having

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, stating, "I made my life so I don’t have to come into contact with lots of people except for once or twice a year when I sign." She dealt with her social anxiety by spending a lot of time on MySpace and an "Indie Rock" chat room on AOL. Her hobbies include working out, hiking and biking. Her favorite male performers include

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, Mr. Pete,

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, and

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. DeArmond identifies as a

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. In 2017, DeArmond accused

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and

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of sexual harassment on the set of '' Mash Up''. She also alleged that Vogt-Roberts kissed her without her consent after having drinks with him after they wrapped work.

Awards

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