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August Ames
Also known as Hailey Edwards, Mercedes Grabowski
Career
Active 2013 – 2017
Biography
About August Ames
Canadian adult performer August Ames was born on August 23, 1994, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She was of mixed-race descent, primarily Caucasian. Raised in a military family, she moved frequently and spent time in Petawawa, Ontario, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. She graduated from Oromocto High School in New Brunswick, where she was a cheerleader. Before entering the adult industry, she worked as a babysitter, bartender, and horse trainer.
Ames entered the adult film industry in November 2013 at age 19 and was active until 2017. She performed in over 270 scenes and worked with major studios like Brazzers, Evil Angel, and Jules Jordan Video. Her work spanned solo, girl-girl, and boy-girl content, including interracial and gangbang scenes. She was recognized as Twistys Treat of the Month for March 2015 and Twistys Treat of the Year in 2016. She also won fan-voted AVN awards for Cutest Newcomer in 2015 and Most Spectacular Boobs in 2017. She was nominated for AVN Female Performer of the Year three times.
Ames died on December 5, 2017, at age 23. Her death was ruled a suicide by hanging, and toxicology reports found cocaine, marijuana, and prescription drugs in her system. She had openly discussed struggles with bipolar disorder and depression. Her death led to mental health initiatives like The August Project and Pineapple Support. She was 5'6" with a slim build, brown hair and eyes, natural 32D breasts, and measurements of 36-23-38. She had tattoos including "Born Wild" on her lower stomach and a mermaid on her left foot. She was bisexual.
Her life was short. She left a lasting impact on the industry.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 5th of December 2017 (age 23)
- Years Active
- 2013-2017 (started around 18 years old; 4 years active)
- Birthplace
- Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Caucasian)
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 115 lbs (or 52 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–23–38 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.61
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32D show conversions - UK: 32D, EU: 70D, AU: 10D, JP: 70D
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- "Born Wild" on lower stomach, Butterflies on the top of her right foot, Mermaid on the top left foot, Left ring finger
- Piercings
- Tongue, Navel, Dermal lower back dimples
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
- Masturbation
- Dildo
- Dildo Blowjob
- Jerk Off Instructions
- Girl/Girl
- Kissing
- Boob Touching
- Boob Licking
- Fingering
- Dildo
- Oral
- Fisting
- Tribadism
- Boy/Girl
- Blowjob
- Vaginal
- Creampie
- Interracial
- Facial
- Special
- Watersports
- Squirting
- Gangbang
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 2k (as of May 2026)
- Achievements
- Twistys Treat Of The Month March 2015, Twistys Treat Of The Year 2016
Frequently asked
What awards did August Ames win?
She won Twistys Treat of the Month for March 2015, Twistys Treat of the Year in 2016, AVN Fan Awards for Cutest Newcomer in 2015 and Most Spectacular Boobs in 2017, an XRCO Cream Dream Award in 2015, and NightMoves Editor's Choice for Best Boobs in 2017.
What was her body type and measurements?
She had a slim build with measurements of 36-23-38 (bust-waist-hips) and wore a 32D bra cup. Her breasts were natural.
How did August Ames die?
She died on December 5, 2017, at age 23. The medical examiner ruled her death a suicide by asphyxiation due to hanging. Toxicology reports found cocaine, marijuana, sertraline, and alprazolam in her system.
What mental health initiatives were created in response to her death?
Her death prompted The August Project and Pineapple Support, which aim to address mental health among adult performers.
What was her ethnic background?
She was of mixed-race descent, primarily Caucasian, and had Polish and one-quarter African-American ancestry (as detailed in her original bio).
Did you know
- She had over 568 performer credits on the IAFD as of July 2026, according to the original bio.
- She worked as a horse trainer in Colorado Springs before entering the adult industry.
- Her tattoos include "Born Wild" on her lower stomach and butterflies on her right foot.
- She was nominated for AVN Female Performer of the Year three times, including posthumously.
- She had a dermal piercing on her lower back dimples.
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