Alison Tyler (porn actress)

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Courtney Byers (born 1980), [1] previously professionally known as Alison Tyler, [2] is an American former pornographic actress.

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Early life

Byers was born and raised near Los Angeles, California. [3] She was part of the rowing team in college, while pursuing a degree in business administration at California State University, Long Beach. [4]

Career

Byers entered the porn industry in 2009. In 2016, she received nominations for the AVN Awards. [5] [6] Since leaving the porn industry, Byers has been working as a fitness trainer. She is certified with the International Sports Sciences Association. [3]

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References

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  2. "Retired Adult Star Courtney Byers Now On NYC Media Tour". AVN Media Network. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
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