Biography
Who is Emily Willis?
Early life and background
Emily Willis was born in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina, in late 1998. After her parents separated, she moved with her mother to St. George, Utah, at age seven. Her mother had married an American citizen, which facilitated the family's relocation. During her youth, she participated in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She completed her high school education one year ahead of schedule. Following graduation, she moved to San Diego, California, to work as a door-to-door salesperson before beginning her career in the adult film industry.
Career in adult entertainment
In 2017, she began her adult film career after connecting with an actor through a dating application. This actor was affiliated with the company GirlsDoPorn. This organization was later subject to an FBI investigation regarding sex trafficking, which revealed they used deceptive advertisements to recruit young women. The company promised payments between $2,000 and $6,000 that were never delivered to the performers.
Despite the circumstances at her initial company, Emily Willis went on to appear in more than 700 films throughout her career. She moved to Las Vegas in 2018 and later to Los Angeles. In May 2019, she was recognized as Penthouse Pet of the Month. By 2021, she received the AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year, alongside an award for Best All-Girl Movie or Anthology. She continued working in the industry until 2023, collaborating with management agencies to produce content for OnlyFans.
Mainstream media and other projects
In 2022, she joined the cast of the thriller Divinity, directed by Eddie Alcazar. Critics noted her presence in the film, with some reviews discussing her performance alongside other cast members. She expressed interest in pursuing additional mainstream acting opportunities during a 2023 interview. That same year, she appeared in the music video for the song Hive Mind by the metal band Slipknot.
Aside from film work, she attempted to launch a clothing line named EmFatale. However, the venture did not sustain long-term success following the release of the initial collection.
Health crisis and legal challenges
In February 2024, while seeking treatment for ketamine addiction at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles called Summit Malibu, she suffered a cardiac arrest. She was found unconscious approximately one week after admission. The lack of oxygen caused irreversible brain damage. By April 2024, her family reported that she was awake after a two-month coma, though she remained severely disabled and unable to speak or move independently.
Her family filed a lawsuit against the rehabilitation center for negligence and fraud in 2025. This resulted in a $3 million settlement in 2026. After legal fees, the compensation provided roughly $1.26 million to support her long-term medical care expenses.
Birthday and age
Emily Willis was born on December 29, 1998, which makes Emily 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Emily shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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