Karlee Grey (born Gabriella Therese Cianci on January 25, 1994, in Framingham, Massachusetts) grew up as a self-described "rebel" in South Florida, far from the buttoned-up New England town of her birth. Her Brazilian and Italian heritage gave her the voluptuous curves and dark features that would make her a fan favorite, but it was her authentic personality and unapologetic approach that built a decade-long career with 600+ films and nominations from every major industry organization.

Grey entered adult entertainment in 2014 at age 20, starting as a webcam model and dancer before transitioning to film. Her natural look - including her decision to remain unshaven in many scenes - set her apart in an industry often dominated by standardized aesthetics. Recognition came quickly: AVN Fan Award nomination for Hottest Newcomer (2016), XRCO Best New Actress nomination (2016), and NightMoves Best New Starlet nomination (2016). The nominations kept coming - Best Group Sex Scene for "Manuel Ferrara's Reverse Gangbang 3" and "Orgy Masters 7," Best Supporting Actress for "Ingenue" (2018), and XBIZ Girl/Girl Performer of the Year (2021, 2022).

Her work spans every major studio: Brazzers, Reality Kings, Evil Angel, Jules Jordan, Blacked, Tushy, Naughty America, BangBros, Cherry Pimps, Filly Films, and Girlfriends Films. In February 2018, Twistys named her Treat of the Month. Beyond performing, Grey has been vocal about performer rights, workplace safety, and ethical production practices - representing a new generation who are both performers and entrepreneurs. In January 2019, she announced her pregnancy on Instagram, becoming a mother later that year. She remains active in the industry while balancing motherhood, connecting with fans through social media and OnlyFans, and attending music festivals like EDC whenever possible.