Riley Reid once revealed the heartbreaking reason she seriously considered quitting p*rn.
Reid has been in the industry since 2010, starting when she was only 19.
She has been ranked among the top adult entertainers by publications like LA Weekly and CNBC, and in 2021, she was inducted into the X-Rated Critics Organization Hall of Fame.
However, her journey has not been without challenges. During a 2018 appearance on Logan Paul's podcast, imPaulsive, the Florida-born actress opened up about how her profession has impacted her relationships.
Despite now being happily married to Latvian free-runner Pasha Petkuns and a mother to their daughter, Emma, Reid admitted that it was difficult finding a partner who respected her as a person and accepted her career.
She recounted how one of her exes refused to kiss her after she came home from work, which made her feel "disgusting" and question her career choices.
"He made me feel like maybe I should quit and stuff [...] he didn't want to kiss me when I came home from work. So, like, [it] made me feel like a disgusting person."
She emphasized that she wasn't "disgusting" and described the experience as "horrible" when he said that to her.
Reid also discussed how many of her previous relationships ended with ultimatums, with her partners forcing her to choose between them and her career in adult films.
In a now-deleted 2021 Instagram post, Reid shared: "Never have I ever had a boyfriend who was proud of my job. I've had two 'normal' boyfriends in my adult life, normal being they don't do p*rn.
"Both of which ended in an ultimatum, p*rn or them. I always chose p*rn. I've struggled with that choice though, wondering if I've made the right decision."
In 2022, she reflected further to the No Jumper podcast: "My ex was so anti-p*rn, I almost quit p*rn because I thought I hated p*rn, but then I realized I just hated him."
Now, Reid's previous uncertainties have faded, as she embraces her role as a mother. She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside a picture of her holding her daughter, expressing her gratitude for her "newly founded family."
She wrote: "Forever thankful for my newly founded family. I love you and appreciate you endlessly [Patkuns]. You're such an amazing husband to me and even better father to Emma."
She continued: "You're so present in every moment with both of us and I am so happy to spend every day with you. Thank you for choosing me as your wife, best friend & life partner.
"Thank you Emma for being the greatest thing to ever happen to me. I adore and love you more than you'll ever know."
