Kayden Kross was born on September 15, 1985, in Sacramento, California, a city located at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers, approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of San Francisco. Of Swedish descent, Kross was an exemplary student in high school, with a strong academic record and a fondness for reading and learning.
At the age of 18, Kross began her career in the adult entertainment industry by working as a stripper at the popular club Rick's Showgirls in Rancho Cordova, California. This experience ultimately led to her being discovered by an adult industry agent, who helped her secure work as a nude model in various men's magazines.
Kross's success as a model soon led to her being approached by producers in the adult film industry, and she eventually made the transition to performing in explicit hardcore movies. In November 2006, she signed an exclusive contract with Vivid, one of the top porn companies in the industry.
However, after just a year, Kross became a free agent and went on to sign an exclusive contract with Adam & Eve, another prominent adult film production company. Her popularity continued to grow, and in September 2008, she was named the Pet of the Month for the Penthouse magazine, a prestigious honor in the adult entertainment industry.
That same year, Kross launched her official website, allowing her fans to stay up-to-date with her latest projects and endeavors. In January 2010, she became a contract girl for Digital Playground, a highly respected adult film production company.
Kross's success in the adult entertainment industry was recognized by CNBC, which named her one of the twelve most popular girls in hardcore cinema in January 2011. She also hosted the Xbiz Awards Show in 2012, a prestigious event in the adult entertainment industry.
In addition to her work in adult films, Kross is also a prolific writer. She has written columns for Complex and Xbiz magazines, as well as a regular blog for Xbiz.com. Her writing has been widely praised for its insight and candor.
Throughout her career, Kross has won numerous awards for her work in adult entertainment. Some of her most notable awards include the Hot d'Or for Best American Starlet in 2009, the Venus Award for Best Actress International and the Erotixxx Award for Best U.S. Actress in 2010, and the AVN Award for Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene in 2011.
