Much is made of porn as art, but few can truly make art of porn; to execute that lofty ideal with a level of polish and high-end glam requires vision, practiced mastery and attention to detail.
With years of modeling expertise and influencer-ready social media engagement metrics, new starlet Kenzie Anne is making waves with decisive flair, her painterly aesthetic no less stylishly modern than classically inspired.
Now, she is billowing the sails of her already-soaring stardom with a Vixen Media Group contract, pairing her artful ability to command the lens with the well-oiled marketing muscle of their branding battleship.
Hers is a feast for the eyes best served in a riot of colors, haloed with golden-blonde hair and bedazzled in sweat, torched by sniper-precise lighting. This is especially so when she works with long-time confidante and breakout lensman Halston, who likewise wields mainstream chops for Vixen and flexes his craft for KENZIELAND.com, a co-creative endeavor with Anne.
Whether she scorches as Playboy Playmate of the Month or Penthouse Pet of the Month, Anne is a sought-after talent with laurels gathering in her wake, and many others already clamoring for her hand.
That is why when XBIZ was invited to exclusively attend the first-ever Motley Models photoshoot at the #MotleyManor on May 7, this very interview was arranged that evening. For she embodies luxury, her whole perfect-for-Instagram vibe seamlessly capitalizing on the hunger so many feel for dreamlike escapism that is nonetheless close enough to grasp.
See, Anne is the kind of camera-seducing hustler who knows the value of catering to the cash above the flash, because once the secondary hype man catches wind of diamonds proffered by the finest jeweler, ripples race like a flood of bombast to be more than mere echoes. Catch the eye of the unmistakable tiger, and rest assured, faceless jackals rabidly descend with prodigious volumes of anointing oils.
Because for those yearning to seize the upper echelons of greatness, Anne can speak to her bumpy journey from what is standard, to what is exemplary in the biz. Having surmounted tumultuous challenges in her past, she is also equipped with a work ethic that does not buckle beneath the pressure. And now, she shares that spiritual grit, in this intimate XBIZ interview.
XBIZ: Tell us about your professional life before adult entertainment and what inspired you to join this industry.
ANNE: I was a cam girl on Streamate, a professional model, a hairdresser and a nursing student. It was a lot. I was camming full-time and also hiding half of my face, since I wasn’t sure which career direction I was taking. I started getting comfortable with and proud of my cam work, as it got me out of a bad relationship, it got me out of being 100K in debt and was putting more than food on my table.
So, I began talking about my sex work during mainstream photoshoots and I got a lot of negative feedback from the modeling industry. People told me to stay quiet or I won’t be booked for gigs any more. This didn’t sit right with me at all; in fact, it influenced me to be louder.
Then, I was working on a Playboy submission with a scummy photographer who acted like my friend. He decided to never submit our work together, because he didn’t want his work associated with a sex worker like me. So, I got even louder.
I began showing my face and allowed myself to get all the attention I wanted from all directions. Sex work made me feel more empowered and more “me” than I have ever felt. Modeling has never been enough for me; I want nothing more than to be a crossbreed between mainstream and adult, and every day, I wake up so proud of my decision to rock what got me here.
XBIZ: You've made a lot of buzz very quickly, from Playboy to Penthouse and signing with Vixen Media Group (VMG). Share a few of your early career highlights.
ANNE: I’ve been waiting for these moments. I signed my first modeling contract nine years ago and the buzz around me felt unreal initially. But then, I began telling myself I deserve it. I’ve put the time in and I’ve been more than patient.
I’ve had so many promises broken to me and so many career heartbreaks. I’ve shed so many tears, met so many snakes and I am finally where I have always envisioned myself. It’s officially my reality and I’m grateful for every moment of it.
One of my favorite highlights has been when I finished working on a KENZIELAND project, I was cleaning myself up, and Vixen called for a group phone meeting to discuss the future of my career. I left that day with some of the most iconic KENZIELAND content and a Vixen contract in the making. I drove home that night with the happiest tears in my eyes. Things were finally falling into place. Years of hard work were finally getting recognized.
XBIZ: Let's dive into your work with VMG. Which of your newly released or upcoming scenes excite you the most and why?
ANNE: VMG has been the biggest blessing in my career. I’ve been treated like a queen there. I’ve worked on many scenes that aren’t out yet, but the scene release I was most looking forward to was my Blacked scene. It was shot by my dear friend Halston, who entered the industry simultaneously with me, and we both put our heart and soul into creating the most iconic scene we could. I believe this scene is just that: iconic. Jax Slayher was a dream to work with; being friends with him personally, our chemistry on camera is unmatched.
XBIZ: How did you become a Motley Models performer and what has that experience been like?
ANNE: Motley was recommended to me by my friends Emily Willis and Ashley Lane. They said nothing but great things about founder Dave Rock and agent Ryan Kona. I waited several months into my Vixen contract to make the decision. If I’ve learned anything in this industry, it’s to think everything through.
As my schedule began filling up with scenes and modeling gigs, I realized I was going to need someone to help organize my schedule and go over contracts for me. Dave and Ryan have helped keep me on track, merging the lines between two of my favorite industries.
XBIZ: Tell us about the various directors you've worked with, and how their varied styles brought out the best in you.
ANNE: Halston was the first director I’d worked with, and I’ve been working with him for years, so naturally I favor him. Our style together is impeccable and we always create what feels like magic. I’m grateful to have Halston not only on the Vixen side, but as my business partner for KENZIELAND.
Kayden Kross is so influential; she found me and immediately asked me to coffee to help influence my career decisions. As a performer herself, she gave me genuine advice and showed me how much she believes in me.
Laurent Sky is wild, his creativity just oozes from his skin. He can’t help but jump straight into the chaos in his brain. Without a doubt, he portrays his vision and makes masterpieces.
XBIZ: Discuss your co-creative projects with Halston Studio, especially your KENZIELAND.com venture. How would you describe your distinct branding, style and personality?
ANNE: KENZIELAND is me and nothing else. I’ve always visualized sex as a worship ground. I want to take my time and enjoy every single moment of sex; it’s not just about fucking. It’s about magic. Sex is magic and sex is art. I want the person or persons I’m with to feel the most beautiful, sexual and hottest they have ever felt.
In KENZIELAND, you will see a lot of body part worship. Halston Studio is an unbeatable match, because Halston has been paying attention to small details from the beginning of his career. His extreme attention to detail, paired with my obsession with body praise, is going to take both of us to a place this industry has never seen, and every day, I am ecstatic about this.
XBIZ: Share your approach to social media marketing, as far as content posting, fan engagement and your overall vibe.
ANNE: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok … they all come natural to me. I’m just myself. Every day, I love to wake up and share my life. It keeps me out of depression, because for me, social media isn’t about comparison; it’s about romanticizing parts of my everyday life.
I love being able to share this world I created for myself. I sleep in cute silk pajamas, I have an adorable six-year-old husky with much personality, I have a healthy, fun and aesthetically pleasing life. I’m also a huge dork and love sharing my awkward and weird experiences in this world.
XBIZ: What other revenue streams are you pursuing, be they from OnlyFans, selling physical merch or exploring other product lines?
ANNE: OnlyFans took over for me; I used to be camming too, but my schedule got too busy and physically exhausting for me to stay full-time online. KENZIELAND is where I am investing my money. KENZIELAND will have lube, toys, sexual wellness and merch hopefully by the end of 2021
XBIZ: Which stars truly inspire you? Who have you collaborated with, and who are you hoping to work with in the coming months?
ANNE: I’m not one to idolize anyone I don’t know personally. However, I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked amongst some of the biggest stars in the industry, like Angela White, Kendra Sunderland, Emily Willis, Alina Lopez, Jax Slayher … these are all hustlers, people who have put in time and work to bring themselves past the title of a performer. They’re all their own entity. They don’t have to sit and worry about competition, because they will always be their iconic names.
XBIZ: As a driven and focused adult star, what are your long-term ambitions not only for 2021, but several years into the future?
ANNE: 2021 has already been filled with so many achievements. My goals for closing this year are to see myself with a few performer nominations, become a Vixen Angel and Penthouse Pet of the Year, see KENZIELAND get press recognition, do another modeling campaign and hopefully have the ability to travel as a performer, now that restrictions have been lifted.
