Biography
Who is Tera Patrick?
Early life and education
Tera Patrick was born Linda Ann Hopkins on July 25, 1976, in Great Falls, Montana, and spent her childhood near San Francisco, California. Her parents separated when she was ten years old, and she was raised primarily by her father. During her youth, she took classes at the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School and later spent time in Tokyo. After returning to the United States, she earned a GED and studied at Boise State University before receiving EMT certification from a vocational school.
Adult industry career
Tera Patrick established her career in the adult entertainment industry, appearing in prominent publications such as Playboy and Penthouse. She was selected as the Penthouse Pet of the Month for February 2000. Throughout her career, she received numerous industry accolades, including honors from the AVN Awards, NightMoves Awards, and XRCO Hall of Fame. In 2003, she became the masthead publisher of Genesis magazine.
Expanding her work beyond performing, she hosted the Playboy TV show School of Sex in 2008 and served as the host for the 25th AVN Awards ceremony. She officially retired from shooting adult scenes in 2008 but continued managing her production company, website, and global movie catalog licensing.
Mainstream appearances and media
Tera Patrick crossed over into mainstream media through various television and film projects. She appeared in an episode of the animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force and made a cameo in the 2007 comedy film Blades of Glory. Her television credits include talk shows such as Chelsea Lately and Last Call with Carson Daly. She also participated in video game projects, providing her voice and likeness for Backyard Wrestling 2 and Saints Row 2.
In 2009, she released her memoir, Sinner Takes All, which was co-written by Carrie Borzillo and published by Gotham Books. She later expanded her media presence by hosting a weekly radio show on Vivid Radio within the SiriusXM network in 2014.
Personal life and relationships
Tera Patrick married musician and fellow adult industry performer Evan Seinfeld in Las Vegas on January 9, 2004, after a three-year relationship. The couple appeared together on the E! Reality series Rock Star Wives before announcing their separation in September 2009. She later gave birth to a daughter in February 2012 with special effects artist Tony Acosta. She eventually relocated to Italy, where she married an Italian defense attorney.
Birthday and age
Tera Patrick was born on July 25, 1976, which makes Tera 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Tera shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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