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Tara Aire
Career
Active 1980 – 1988
Biography
About Tara Aire
American former porn star Tara Aire was born on February 8, 1958, in the United States. She grew up in a middle-class family and attended Southwest Missouri State University, where she majored in political science. After a brief stint as a model, she entered the adult industry in 1980 at age 22, drawn by financial prospects and her comfort with explicit performance. Her career spanned 1980 to 1988, with credits in over 100 films and loops for studios like VCA, Metro, AVC, and Standard Digital. She performed under several aliases, including Tara Air, Bobbi Jackson, Bobby Jackson, and Tara Hupp, with Tara Aire as her primary stage name.
Aire was known for her rough-and-ready sexual style and superior acting skills, which earned her the 1990 AVN Award for Best Supporting Actress for Lingerie. She often played randy, coming-of-age characters in scenes that included vaginal, anal, oral, and group work. Notable films include Never So Deep (1981), Suzie Superstar (1983), I Want to Be Bad (1984), and Babe (1981). She appeared in men's magazines such as High Society (May 1981, "Society's Child: Bobbi") and Adult Cinema Review (August 1984). Frequent co-stars included Mike Horner and John Leslie.
Physically, Aire was 5'5" and 110 lbs with an average body type, real natural breasts, hazel eyes, and brown hair, though sometimes described as light brown or dirty blonde. Her slightly pug-nosed face and thin, delicate figure gave her a youthful, innocent look that contrasted with her intense on-screen performances. No major controversies are documented, and she has no active social media presence. Aire retired from the adult industry in 1986 at age 28, but her work remains celebrated in vintage porn communities. She is often praised for her "unique blend of innocence and sexual dominance."
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1980-1988 (started around 22 years old; 8 years active)
- Birthplace
- United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What made Tara Aire stand out among 1980s adult performers?
She was known for her superior acting skills, described as "far above her porn peers," and her rough-and-ready sexual style, which earned her a 1990 AVN Award for Best Supporting Actress.
What was unusual about Tara Aire's background before entering porn?
She attended Southwest Missouri State University and majored in political science, a deliberate shift from academia to the adult industry.
Which act in Never So Deep (1981) was particularly highlighted?
Her blistering vaginal and oral scene with Mike Horner was noted as a highlight of the film.
How did Tara Aire's appearance contrast with her performances?
Her slim figure, pug nose, and youthful, innocent look contrasted with her intense and aggressive on-screen energy, creating a unique dynamic that fans and critics noted.
Did you know
- Tara Aire earned a 1990 AVN Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Lingerie, after her retirement in 1986.
- She used multiple aliases including Tara Air, Bobbi Jackson, Bobby Jackson, and Tara Hupp.
- Aire appeared in High Society magazine in May 1981 under the name "Bobbi," which was a play on one of her aliases.
- A fan on AdultDVDTalk in 1985 debated whether she could balance her innocent looks with her aggressive sexual energy, showing the impact of her unique style.
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