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ADUL T WHO’S WHO
FRESH FACE | By Buzz Killington
A.J. Applegate
The Basics: Hometown: Massapequa, N.Y. | Age: 24 | Measurements: 34-26-38 | Hair: Blond | Eyes: Blue
She started as an exotic dancer at 19 years old. But A.J. Applegate says that even at “a very young age” she was interested in the adult industry. “I was always
comfortable with my body, and being shy was never a problem for me.” Then Applegate got into nude and fetish modeling. After that, she says, “I knew it was
then the right time to try and get into the adult industry.” Now she’s working steadily and building buzz with her budding career as a performer.
How were you growing up? Would your adult career be a shock to people?
One of my good friends actually texted me the other day. He said, “Do you
remember saying you wanted to be a porn star in eighth grade? Now you are one!”
[Laughs.] My friends weren’t surprised at all. I think they all knew this was coming.
Growing up, though, I didn’t lose my virginity until I was almost a senior in high
school. I was more like a closet freak.
Did you watch porn before getting into the biz? If so, what did you watch?
Yes, I watched a lot of porn growing up. I really looked up to Jenna
Haze, Briana Banks, Sky Lopez and Jenna Jameson. I love
watching g/g porn. That’s what gets me off the most. I still
watch porn to this day, but only old-school porn.
Did you have any jobs before porn?
I had a couple minimum-wage jobs here and there during
What’s the one thing that civilians don’t get about the industry? The biggest misconception?
Civilians just don’t understand how I can have sex with all these people and not gain feelings
for them. I won’t deny, there are certain male performers that I have amazing chemistry
with, but at the end of the day we’re all there for the same reason—to make an awesome
scene. Of course, I’ve become close with a lot of people that I have worked with. Just like
any other job, you have to separate your professional from your personal life.
What turns you on the most?
If you’re an amazing kisser you can definitely turn me on! I love when a guy/girl takes their
time with me. I love foreplay with a little bit of tease. Oh my, I think I just made myself wet!
Are there any companies you want to work for or talent you want to work with?
The one company I wanted to work with so bad was Elegant Angel. I would still really
love to shoot for Digital Playground, and Jenna Haze’s company. One of my main
goals is to get the cover of Hustler or Penthouse. I’ve worked with most of the guys,
college. I took a break from school for a while, and started
teaching dance. I also danced for a bunch of pro sports
teams. After that, I joined a go-go dancing company in New
York City. I still work for them when I’m home.
Tell us more about your dance background.
Dancing is a huge part of my life. I don’t know what I would
do if I couldn’t dance anymore!
I can’t go too in-depth about who I danced for, because
that is something I would still love to go back to. I can
say that I danced for two arena football teams, and a
semi-pro basketball team. Also, I was the director/
but there are a bunch of girls I’m still dying to work with. I really want to do a scene
with Ashley Fires, Kayden Kross, Riley Reid and Riley Steele.
If someone just discovered you, what scenes would you tell them to
watch?
I would definitely tell them to watch one of my anal scenes. If I had
more g/g scenes I would want them to watch one of those too!
Do you think porn stars are unfairly stigmatized? Are you afraid
of this after you’re done performing?
I feel that people who are not open-minded judge us in an
choreographer for a professional soccer dance team.
How experienced were you sexually before porn? Has
performing revealed new fetishes you previously
hadn’t discovered?
I think before entering porn, I had
already reached my sexual peak.
[Laughs.] I was used to a lot of fetishes
from dancing at a club, too. I do love
that porn has allowed me to fulfill my
most desirable fantasies. The one act I
never did in my personal life before porn was
anal. I was always really scared it was going to
hurt. Porn showed me the right way to go
about it, and that it does feel good.
What are your favorite things about your
job?
Well, obviously that I get to have sex
with all these beautiful people, and get
paid for it! [Laughs.] I get to share all
these amazing sexual experiences with my
fans, and get recognized for my passion
toward sex. I think everyone has a porn star
deep down inside them. I’m grateful that I
get to share that side of me with everyone.
unfair manner. Though no matter what business you’re in, you
can never please everybody. I’ve always said what people can’t
understand scares them, and that’s definitely true when it comes
to this industry. I’m not really afraid of how people are going to
judge me when I’m done shooting. I knew what I was getting
myself into when I entered this business. I have a lot of things
that I want to pursue when I’m done shooting. I’m not going to
let judgmental people affect me.
What would you ultimately like to accomplish in this industry?
Where do you see your career headed?
I want to get the most out of this experience that I can. I hope
that I can shoot as long as possible. Maybe even MILF status.
[Laughs.] I would love to eventually get the opportunity to direct
or have my own production company. No matter what I do after
the industry, I’m hoping I can use my name as a marketing tool and
not have it be something negative.
What would you tell someone who wants to enter the industry?
The best advice I could give to someone is be yourself. Don’t let what
other people are doing in their career affect what you want to
accomplish. If you don’t feel comfortable with doing something,
speak up—and don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Make sure
you’re entering the industry for the right reasons, that way you’ll get
the most out of this experience that you possibly can!
Pictured: Applegate in Wet Asses 2, released by Jules Jordan Video.
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