Dani Daniels (born Kira Lee Orsag on September 23, 1989, in Orange County, California) represents the new generation of adult performers who built empires beyond the screen. Of Czech, German, Irish, and Scottish heritage, she won over 20 industry awards including the prestigious XBIZ Female Performer of the Year 2016, while simultaneously pursuing careers as a fine artist, director, entrepreneur, and talk show host.

Raised by two mothers in Southern California, Dani attended art school and began stripping to pay off her student loans. Her stage name was derived from an ex-boyfriend's first name - an act of revenge that launched an iconic brand. She entered the industry in January 2011 through OC Modelling, debuting for Reality Kings. Initially performing as lesbian-only, she strategically expanded to boy/girl scenes with "Dani Daniels: Dare" for Elegant Angel.

Her natural appearance and charismatic screen presence made her an immediate sensation. She was named Twistys Treat of the Month (July 2011), Penthouse Pet of the Month (January 2012), and Elegant Angel's Girl of the Month (March 2014). CNBC placed her on their "Dirty Dozen: Porn's Most Popular Stars" list in both 2014 and 2015. Her film "Dani Daniels: Deeper" won AVN Best Interracial Release and XBIZ Interracial Release of the Year in 2015.

Beyond performing, Dani directed for Filly Films, Penthouse Studios, Brazzers, and Reality Kings. She creates pointillist paintings under her birth name Kira Lee, collaborated with Doc Johnson on an award-winning toy line, earned her private pilot certification, and launched "Dinner with Dani" on Amazon Prime in 2018. She married TV producer Victor Cipolla in 2017. Her 6.9 million Instagram followers prove her influence extends far beyond the industry that made her famous.