Annette Haven, a renowned icon in the adult entertainment industry, is often regarded as a feminist, an unexpected attribute considering her profession. Born Annette Robinson on December 1, 1954, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was raised in a sexually conservative Mormon family. She began her career in the mid-1970s, a time when adult films were still shot on film rather than videotape.
Prior to entering the adult film industry, Annette had worked in various fields, including that of a nurse's aide, exotic dancer, and massage parlor employee in the San Francisco area. Her regal bearing and somewhat aloof demeanor often led to her being cast as an angelic-looking virgin or femme fatale.
Not only was Annette considered one of the most attractive women in the industry, but she also possessed acting talent, as evident from her adult film best actress award for A Coming of Angels (1977). Her feminist stance, although seemingly contradictory to her profession, was characterized by her refusal to participate in scenes that included violence or "money shots".
Annette even declined a role in the horror movie The Howling (1981) due to its excessive violence. However, she did appear in the mystery thriller Body Double (1984),demonstrating her ability to transition into mainstream cinema. Throughout her career, she starred in numerous adult classics, including Barbara Broadcast (1977),'V': The Hot One (1978),and A Thousand and One Erotic Nights (1982).
Annette retired from adult films in the late 1980s, leaving behind a legendary reputation. She currently resides in Mill Valley, California, with her husband.
