Victoria Paris
Also known as Sheila Young, Vicky Paris
Career
Active 1989 – 2002
Biography
About Victoria Paris
Victoria Paris, born Sheila Young on November 22, 1960, in Great Falls, Montana, is remembered as one of the most prominent adult film stars of the late 1980s and 1990s. She grew up in a middle-class family and earned a bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Montana State University. After moving to Los Angeles in 1987, she worked as a secretary before transitioning to mud wrestling at the Hollywood Tropicana and nude modeling for magazines like Hustler, High Society, and a European edition of Penthouse. She entered the adult film industry in 1988 at age 28, debuting in Girls of Double D 7 and gaining prominence with her starring role in Live In, Love In (1989), a parody of Three's Company, alongside Robert Bullock and Tamara Lee.
Using aliases like Vicky Paris, she appeared in over 220 films, working with studios such as VCA, Western Visuals, and Elegant Angel. Notable films include The Chameleon (1989), Beauty & the Beast II (1990), The New Barbarians (1990), and The Seduction of Mary (1992). Her interracial scenes, considered taboo at the time, earned attention. She collaborated with performers like Nina Hartley, Ashlyn Gere, Jeanna Fine, Tami Monroe, and Peter North, known for her enthusiastic performances in anal and lesbian scenes. She also modeled for adult magazines and was a popular feature dancer. In 1990, she won the AVN Award for Best New Starlet (shared with Tori Welles), and she was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 1997. Other honors include the 1992 XRCO Best Girl-Girl Scene for Snatched to the Future and the 1997 Legend of Erotica Award.
Paris was active from 1989 to 2002, a period of about 13 years. She was American, Caucasian, and bisexual, with blonde hair, hazel eyes, a slim build, and measurements of 38–22–36 (B–W–H), with enhanced breasts. She stood 5'5" and weighed 107 lbs. After retiring in 2002, she focused on feature dancing and occasional lesbian scenes with her friend Ashlyn Gere, partly because of AIDS concerns in the industry. She was married to Robert Bullock during her early career and later to Durwood Small, with no children reported. Victoria Paris died on August 10, 2021, in Rexburg, Idaho, at age 60, from breast cancer. Her films remain popular in vintage adult communities, and fans celebrate her as a "90s icon" for her polished performances and professional demeanor.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 10th of August 2021 (age 60)
- Years Active
- 1989-2002 (started around 28 years old; 13 years active)
- Birthplace
- Great Falls, Montana, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 107 lbs (or 49 kg)
- Measurements
- 38–22–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.61
- Bra/Cup Size
- 38DD show conversions - UK: 38DD, EU: 85E, AU: 16DD, JP: 85E
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
- Masturbation
- Dildo
- Girl/Girl
- Kissing
- Boob Touching
- Boob Licking
- Fingering
- Dildo
- Oral
- Tribadism
- Boy/Girl
- Blowjob
- Vaginal
- Anal
- Double Penetration
- Interracial
- Facial
Frequently asked
What awards did Victoria Paris win during her career?
She won the AVN Best New Starlet in 1990 (tied), AVN Best Couples Sex Scene and AVN Best All-Girl Sex Scene in 1991, the XRCO Best Girl-Girl Scene in 1992, and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 1997. She also received a Legend of Erotica Award in 1997.
What was Victoria Paris's educational background before entering the adult industry?
She earned a bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Montana State University, which was unusual for adult performers of her era.
What sparked controversy in Victoria Paris's career?
Her interracial scenes sparked debate in the late 1980s, as they were considered taboo at the time.
Did you know
- She was born Sheila Young and used the alias Vicky Paris.
- Her height and weight are listed as 5'5" and 107 lbs, with a 38DD bra size after enhancement.
- She appeared in over 220 films and worked with studios like VCA, Western Visuals, and Elegant Angel.
- She was married to Robert Bullock, her co-star in Live In, Love In, and later to Durwood Small.
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