Jeannie Pepper (born July 9, 1958) is an American

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. She began in the business in 1982 at age 24 and has appeared in over 200 adult films. She was still an active actress as recently as 2011, participating in the mature adult genre. Pepper was inducted into the

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woman to be recognized with that honor. She won

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''Erotic Video Award'' in 1987 and was inducted into the

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Hall of Fame in 2008.

Impact on black female sexuality

Pepper became an adult film actress and nude model in her twenties, citing an enjoyment of viewing pornography and having sex. She expressed enthusiasm on becoming a member in an industry with few black female stars. Pepper said in an interview, "I just wanted to show the world. Look, I'm black and I'm beautiful. How come there are not more black women doing this?" Pepper did a photoshoot in Paris in 1986 wearing only a white fur coat and heels, while being photographed by her photographer husband, John Dragon. Pepper has stated that she found much self-esteem and fearlessness in showing the world her beauty; she felt she embodied black female sexuality.

Filmography

Mainstream films

Pepper played Mrs. McReynolds in ''

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'' (1996) and the photographer's model in ''Las Vegas Serial Killer'' (1986).

Music videos

Pepper was featured in a 1996

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music video, "How Do You Want It?" alongside other African-American porn stars.

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