Biography
Who is Skin Diamond?
Early life and real name
Skin Diamond: Raylin Joy Christensen was born on February 18, 1987, in Ventura, California. Her parents worked as missionaries, which led to her being raised in Dunfermline, Scotland. She has a diverse ethnic heritage that includes Ethiopian, Danish, Czech, Yugoslavian, and German ancestry.
Her father is Rodd Christensen, an actor who worked in the United Kingdom and appeared in the television show Balamory between 2002 and 2005. Before entering the entertainment industry, Skin developed a unique personal style that included a shaved hairstyle and multiple piercings.
Modeling and adult film career
Skin began her professional path as an alternative model for GodsGirls before expanding into art and fetish photography across Europe and the United States. In 2009, she won a cover girl competition for Bizarre magazine and signed with Girl Management in London.
During the same year, she entered the adult film industry and performed her initial scenes for Burning Angel. She earned significant recognition, appearing on CNBC lists of popular adult stars and winning honors at the AVN Awards and Urban X Awards.
Transition to music and mainstream acting
In 2016, Skin retired from adult films to focus fully on mainstream acting and music projects. She secured a role in the Showtime television series Submission, which explored BDSM themes.
As a musician, she released multiple singles and later became the lead singer for the punk and reggae influenced band The Calamatix. She also appeared in music videos for artists such as B.o.B and G-Eazy.
Birthday and age
Skin Diamond was born on February 18, 1987, which makes Skin 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Skin shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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