Sasha Grey, born Marina Ann Hantzis on March 14, 1988, in Sacramento, California, is a former American adult film actress who entered the industry in 2006 at age 18. She appeared in over 300 scenes for major studios such as Evil Angel and Brazzers, earning numerous AVN and XBIZ awards, including Best New Starlet (2007) and Performer of the Year (2008). Grey retired from adult films in 2011 to pursue other creative paths.
After leaving the industry, Grey transitioned to mainstream projects, acting in films like Steven Soderbergh’s The Girlfriend Experience (2009) and voicing characters in video games such as Grand Theft Auto V. She authored books including The Juliette Society, released music with her darkwave project aTelecine, and hosted podcasts. Active on Instagram with over two million followers, she promotes sex positivity, mental health awareness, and feminism. Since 2013, she has been married to musician Ian Cromie and launched her own brand in the 2020s. Her career reflects a shift from adult entertainment to a multifaceted public figure.
