Born in Jamestown, NC, Rayveness grew up a sizzling southern belle, giving off a subtle aura of steamy sexuality all the way back from her high school days. She was married before graduation and shortly thereafter moved to Orlando, FL with her new husband. Working in a fast food restaurant and then as a flower girl, Rayveness entered the world of adult entertainment slowly when she began waitressing at a local strip club. Unlike most stars, however, she did not begin as a dancer. Her debut in the porn industry came when her husband responded to a call out, “Send us your home videos,” from the Sally-Jesse Raphael show. Her husband was not supportive of her new calling, however, and that along with his abusive behavior and alcoholism led to their separation.

Moving back to NC, Rayveness began stripping and continued to make films. From 1990 to 1998 she completed over 170 films, starring in scenes with mostly women. In 1995, she became the first official spokesmodel for one of the largest adult toy manufacturers in the industry, Topco Sales. In 1998 she began working with men. Today she has a line of over 42 sex toys, everything from dildos and vibrators to molds of her own body parts, along with over 200 films to her name. With her milky white complexion, shapely figure, and luscious 34D breasts, Rayveness has created quite a string of lusty followers and admirers of her work and contribution to the world of adult entertainment. In recent years she's been nominated for several awards, including XRCO's Unsung Siren and AVN's MILF/Cougar Performer of the Year.