Taylor Hayes

About Taylor Hayes

Taylor Hayes, born Kimberly Taylor Hayes on January 14, 1975, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, grew up as the child of a single alcoholic mother in suburban Detroit before her mother remarried and moved to Dallas, Texas. She was involved in dance and cheerleading during high school and has admitted to being "boy crazy" and giving her first blowjob at age 12 and being sexually active from that age on. Following graduation from Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas, Taylor began her career in the adult entertainment industry as an exotic dancer at the Cabaret Royale strip club in Dallas, Texas. Hayes was featured in Penthouse magazine after winning a local talent search contest in 1994. Taylor subsequently moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she continued dancing in clubs and posing for nude photos as well as lived with several people in the porn industry and even had a quick fling with the infamous John Wayne Bobbitt. Hayes then moved to Los Angeles, California in 1995 to further pursue her career in porn.

She took her pseudonym from Taylor Hayes, the fictional character played by Hunter Tylo on The Bold and the Beautiful, an American soap of which a teenage Hayes was an enthusiastic devotee and bore a resemblance to. Known for her brunette hair, brown eyes, and 5’6”, 110-pound frame with 34D-23-36 measurements (enhanced by breast augmentation and lip injections), she appeared in over 150 films. She worked primarily with VCA Pictures, Vivid Entertainment, where she was a contract performer from 1997 to 2002, as well as studios like Wicked Pictures and Adam & Eve. Notable films include The Awakening (1998), Jekyll & Hyde (2000), Fade to Black (2001), and Taylor Hayes: Extreme Close-Up (1999). Taylor went on to become a feature girl in gonzo productions for Seymore Butts. Her performances were noted for their passion and authenticity, excelling in both heterosexual and lesbian scenes, often showcasing a blend of sensuality and intensity.

Hayes collaborated with stars like Jenna Jameson, Kobe Tai, Tera Patrick, and Evan Stone. Her standout scenes include her lesbian performance in The Awakening with Jenna Jameson, praised for its chemistry, and her dramatic role in Jekyll & Hyde, which highlighted her acting ability. Web sources like IAFD and fan comments on X praise her as a Gina Gershon clone charm, making her a fan favorite in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Physically, Hayes’ voluptuous figure, expressive eyes, and radiant smile defined her appeal. Fans on platforms like The Rialto Report particularly praise her beauty and call her one of the most beautiful women of the 1990s. Public perception was overwhelmingly positive, with her Vivid contract elevating her status as a top performer. Some fans noted her preference for story-driven films over hardcore gonzo scenes, and her gonzo output with Seymour Butts was considered less popular.

Hayes became romantically involved with porn director Seymour Butts in 1995, had a son by him named Brady in 1996, and split with Butts in 1997. Brady was thereafter awarded to Butts in a bitter and extended child custody dispute. In the years after the split with Butts, Hayes had several publicized arguments with Butts subsequent girlfriend, Alisha Klass. Hayes has made several appearances on the Howard Stern show, the last in which she abruptly left the studio in tears, prompted by Stern's emphasis on her reputation as an "Anal Queen."

She retired from performing in 2006, with a brief return in 2008 for select projects. She did not pursue directing or producing but worked briefly as a makeup artist for adult film sets. Her mainstream ventures were limited to minor roles in softcore films and adult magazine modeling, with no significant mainstream acting due to industry stigma.

As of July 6, 2025, Taylor Hayes lives a private life, likely in Southern California. She has no active social media presence, with fan-run X accounts occasionally posting nostalgic content. Fans continue to hope for a possible comeback or Onlyfans. They praise her as an “early 2000s icon” and “Vivid legend,” with her films remaining popular in vintage adult film communities, and her AVN Hall of Fame induction underscores her lasting impact.

🏆 Major Awards & Recognition
🎬 AVN Awards:

Hall of Fame Induction:
2007: Inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame

🥇AVN Award Wins:
1999: Best Actress—Video for Sirens
1999: Best Group Sex Scene – Film for The Masseuse 3
2000: Best Couples Sex Scene—Film for Nothing to Hide 3 & 4
2000: Best Actress – Film for Jekyll & Hyde
2001: Best Group Sex Scene—Video for M: Caught in the Act
2002: Best Actress—Film for Fade to Black
2002: Best Couples Sex Scene—Video for Face Dance
2002: Best Couples Sex Scene – Film for Fade to Black
2002: Best Group Sex Scene – Film for Fade to Black
2002: Inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame

🥇AVN Award Nominations:
1999: Female Performer of the Year
2000: Female Performer of the Year
2000: Best Actress, Film for Nothing to Hide 3 & 4
2000: Best Actress, Video for The Slut Next Door
2001: Best Actress, Film for Jekyll & Hyde
2001: Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Film for Jekyll & Hyde
2001: Best Group Sex Scene, Film for The V-Spot
2002: Best All-Girl Sex Scene, Video for Sydnee's Bachelorette Party
2003: Best Actress, Video for Sinful
2003: Best Couples Sex Scene, Video for My Sinful Life

🎬 XRCO Awards:

Hall of Fame Induction:
2006: Inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame

Selected Wins:
1999: Best Actress, Single Performance for Crazed

🎬 NightMoves Adult Entertainment Awards:

Hall of Fame Induction:
2005: Inducted into the NightMoves Hall of Fame (Fan's Choice)