Brittni De La Mora
Brittni De La Mora | |
|---|---|
De La Mora in 2010 | |
| Born | Brittni Ruiz April 1, 1987 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Jenna Presley |
| Spouse |
Richard De La Mora (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Love Always Ministries |
Brittni De La Mora (née Ruiz;[1][2] born April 1, 1987[3]), known professionally as Jenna Presley, is an American former pornographic film actress.[4][1] After leaving the pornographic film industry in 2012, she became an evangelical Christian preacher in San Diego.[5]
Pornographic film career
While in college and working at a Santa Barbara strip club, a few producers asked De La Mora if she was interested in making "romance movies".[4] De La Mora entered the adult film industry in September 2005 when she was 18 years old under the name Jenna Presley.[2] In 2010, she was named by Maxim as one of the 12 top female stars in porn.[6] Complex ranked her 17th on its list of "The Top 100 Hottest Porn Stars (Right Now)" in 2011.[7]
During her time in the adult film industry, Presley used crystal meth, heroin, and cocaine (to try to lose weight), as well as ecstasy and oxycontin.[2] She witnessed her boyfriend being fatally stabbed by a motorcycle gang.[4]
Inspired by Rachel Collins, a Christian pastor at XXXChurch, De La Mora left the adult film industry in December 2012 after she completed her last scene in Las Vegas.[2][8]
Evangelical preaching
After leaving the pornographic film industry in 2012, De La Mora began preaching at the evangelical Cornerstone Church of San Diego.[9][5] In August 2013, she appeared on The View with Craig Gross, a pastor at XXXChurch, to discuss her conversion to Christianity.[1]
Personal life
She married Richard De La Mora, a pastor at Cornerstone Church, in 2016.[9] As of 2018, they reside in San Diego.[5][10]
Awards
- 2006 NightMoves Award – Best New Starlet (Fan's Choice)[11]
References
- ^ a b c Petersen, Sarah (August 7, 2013). "Former porn star Brittni Ruiz and her pastor appear on 'The View'". Deseret News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "X-Rated High". Drugs, Inc (video). Series 7. Episode 3. September 30, 2015. National Geographic Channel. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015.
- ^ De La Mora, Brittni (April 1, 2025). "Today is my birthday.. 38 and feeling great! [..]". Retrieved August 29, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c Reid, Michael D. (May 5, 2016). "The woman who rejected porn for God". Times Colonist. Victoria, B.C. ISSN 0839-427X. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c Chung, Frank (August 31, 2018). "Former porn star Brittni De La Mora becomes evangelical preacher". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ Anselmi, Eduardo (June 2010). "The dirty dozen". Maxim. ISSN 1092-9789.
- ^ Cantor, Paul (July 11, 2011). "The Top 100 Hottest Porn Stars (Right Now) | 17. Jenna Presley". Complex. Archived from the original on February 7, 2015.
- ^ Noske, Lauren Leigh (July 12, 2013). "Jenna Presley Retires from Porn Industry, Found New Life in Christ". The Gospel Herald. Mountain View, Calif. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
- ^ a b Carey, Alexis (July 19, 2019). "Former adult star Brittni De La Mora's dramatic career move". News.com.au. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Reid, Michael (May 5, 2016). "The woman who rejected porn for God". Times Colonist. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Dirty Bob (October 9, 2006). "2006 Nightmoves Award Winners Announced". Adult Video News. Retrieved February 3, 2023.