Mercedes Carrera
Penthouse Star, January 2016

Mercedes Carrera Bio

November 30, 1982 / Sagittarius / Age 41

Mercedes Carrera is an American-born Penthouse model, adult model and pornographic actress. She was born as Melinda Smith on November 30, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, United States. During her modeling career, she was sometimes credited as Mercedes Carera, Mercedes.

Mercedes Carrera was a Penthouse Star and featured model in January 2016. Her measurements are 34-26-37. Mercedes Carrera has seductive blue eyes, honey blond hair, and enhanced breasts.

Mercedes Carrera, a former American pornographic actress, gained notoriety for her prolific career spanning over 200 films. Before venturing into the adult industry, she pursued a career as an engineer, showcasing her diverse skill set and background.

Known for her performances in MILF subgenres, particularly "Cougar" and "Latin" themes, Carrera made a significant impact on the adult film industry with her work for prominent production companies like Brazzers, Reality Kings, Wicked Pictures, Digital Playground, and Evil Angel.

In 2015, Carrera collaborated with the pro-Gamergate group The Fine Young Capitalists to create a scholarship for students studying in STEM fields, demonstrating her commitment to supporting education and advancement in technology and science. The fundraising efforts included a live webcam show featuring Carrera, resulting in a substantial donation of $11,280.

Despite her professional success, Carrera's personal life took a tumultuous turn. She revealed her affiliation with the masonic Order of the Eastern Star, highlighting her family's extensive history with Freemasonry. Additionally, Carrera disclosed her diagnosis of Asperger syndrome, describing it as a unique aspect of her identity.

Carrera became a prominent voice in the antifeminist online campaign known as Gamergate, engaging in debates and discussions with various figures, including feminist media critic Anita Sarkeesian. However, controversy arose when she was removed from a panel at the South by Southwest media festival due to allegations of cyberbullying.

In a shocking turn of events, Carrera and her husband, Jason Whitney (also known as Daemon Cins), were arrested in February 2019 on suspicion of child sexual abuse. The charges included multiple instances of sexual abuse of a girl under the age of 10 over a four-month period. They were also accused of possessing methamphetamine while armed with a handgun and were subsequently denied bail.

As of January 2023, Carrera and her husband remain in jail awaiting trial, marking a stark contrast to her once-prominent career in the adult entertainment industry.