Biography of Kaitlyn Ashley

Kaitlyn Ashley (born Kelly Hoffman on June 29, 1971) is an American former porn star and a member of the AVN Hall of Fame. She was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Ashley entered the adult film industry with her husband, Jay Ashley, in April of 1993, following his return from eight months of active duty as a United States Marine serving in Somalia. Her first onscreen appearance was in Beach Bum Amateurs #32.

She was active in pornographic movies from 1993 until 1997, appearing in over 300 films. Ashley credits Nina Hartley and Debi Diamond with giving her advice and support during her four-year career.

She became best known for her anal, double penetration, and lesbian scenes. She also starred in several all-girl films, using strap-on dildos. In 1995, she was offered a contract with VCA Pictures, but the offer was withdrawn when evidence of her husband's drug abuse came to light. This angered Ashley, leading to a separation of several months between the married couple during late 1995 and early 1996. Unable to cope with his continuing drug addiction, she divorced Jay Ashley in the middle of 1997, hooking up with a DJ at a strip club where she was working. This DJ appeared with her in the movie The Private Diary of Tori Welles.

She retired from adult films in late 1997 and moved to Tennessee where she had a baby. She has no plans to return to the business.