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Raylene

Also known as Alexis Fontaine, Alexis Fontayne, Alexis Fountaine, Stacey Briana Bernstein, Stacey Franklin

Born
Feb 12, 1977age 49
height
5'7" (or 170 cm)
body type
Average
nationality
American

Career

Active 1996 – 2012

Biography

About Raylene

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Raylene is a former porn star, exotic dancer, and adult model who worked in the adult entertainment industry from 1996 to 2012. Born Stacey Bernstein on February 12, 1977, in Glendora, California, she grew up in a middle-class family with a Jewish father and a Mexican, Italian mother. Raised in Southern California, she worked as a retail clerk and briefly modeled for local catalogs in her late teens, which introduced her to the performance world. Her outgoing personality and comfort with her body led her to exotic dancing, which became her entry point into the industry.

She debuted in adult films in 1996 at age 19, quickly gaining attention for her sultry looks and natural charisma. Known for her dark brown hair, brown eyes, and curvaceous figure, she appeared in over 400 films. Her measurements were 34DD-24-36, with breast augmentation. She worked with major studios like Vivid Entertainment, where she was a contract performer from 1998 to 2001, as well as Wicked Pictures, Evil Angel, and Adam & Eve. Notable films include Artemesia (1997), Raylene's Dirty Work (1998), No Man's Land 20 (1998), and Where the Boys Aren't 14 (2001). Her performances blended sensuality with intensity, excelling in both heterosexual and lesbian scenes.

Raylene collaborated with stars like Jenna Jameson, Tera Patrick, Nina Hartley, Peter North, and Evan Stone. Her standout scenes include her passionate lesbian performances in Where the Boys Aren't 14, praised for their authenticity, and her dramatic role in Artemesia, which earned critical acclaim. She retired from performing for the first time in 2001, citing burnout, but returned from 2009 to 2012, performing as a MILF. During her hiatus, she worked in real estate and pursued fitness training. Her mainstream ventures were limited, with minor appearances in softcore films like Erotic Confessions (1999) and modeling for adult magazines.

Raylene was married to adult industry professional Brad Hirsch from 2001 to 2007, though they kept their relationship private and did not perform together. After her divorce, she dated briefly within the industry but kept personal details minimal. As of 2025, no current spouse or children are documented.

After her final retirement in 2012, she focused on personal wellness and advocacy for former adult performers. As of June 2025, she lives a private life in Northern California. She has no active social media presence, though fan-run X accounts occasionally post nostalgic content. Fans praise her as a "2000s icon" and "Latina/Jewish goddess," with her films remaining popular in vintage adult film communities.

Raylene has been recognized with numerous awards. She was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2008 and the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2013. She won the AVN Award for Best Actress, Video for The End of Innocence in 1999, and Best Supporting Actress, Film for Artemesia in 2001. She also won XRCO Awards for Best Actress, Single Performance for The End of an Era in 1998, and Best Girl-Girl Sex Scene for The Morgan Sex Project in 2000, shared with Janine Lindemulder. Her notable nominations include the 1999 AVN Award for Best New Starlet and the 2000 AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year.

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Personal

Years Active
1996-2012 (started around 19 years old; 16 years active)
Birthplace
Glendora, California, United States
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
131 lbs (or 59 kg)
Measurements
34–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
Bra/Cup Size
34DD show conversions - UK: 34DD, EU: 75E, AU: 12DD, JP: 75E
Tattoos
Circular tattoo over tailbone; barbed wire band around right ankle; a worm with wings coming out of an apple on left buttock; flower on both left and right shoulder; star on back of left calf; flaming four-leaf clover and other objects on left ankle
Piercings
Tongue; navel

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1k (as of June 2026)

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Frequently asked

How did Raylene transition from modeling to adult films?

She worked as a retail clerk and briefly modeled for local catalogs, then became an exotic dancer, which led to her debut in adult films in 1996.

What are some of Raylene's notable film collaborations?

She worked with stars like Jenna Jameson, Tera Patrick, Nina Hartley, Peter North, and Evan Stone, and appeared in films such as Artemesia and Where the Boys Aren't 14.

Why did Raylene take a hiatus from the adult industry?

She retired in 2001 citing burnout, and later returned from 2009 to 2012. She addressed rumors of substance abuse as a reason for her hiatus.

What mainstream appearances did Raylene make?

She had minor appearances in softcore films like Erotic Confessions (1999) and modeled for adult magazines.

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