Jeannie Pepper | |
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![]() Jeannie Pepper in 2000 | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | July 9, 1958
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Jeannie Pepper (born July 9, 1958) is an American pornographic actress. She began in the business in 1982 at age 24 and has appeared in over 200 adult films. [1] She was still an active actress as recently as 2011, participating in the mature adult genre.
Pepper was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 1997, [2] the first African American woman to be recognized with that honor. She won XRCO Award Erotic Video Award in 1987 [3] and was inducted into the XRCO and Urban X Halls of Fame in 2008. [4]
Pepper became an adult film actress and erotic model in her twenties, citing an enjoyment of viewing pornography and having sex. She expressed enthusiasm on becoming a member in an industry with few black female stars. [5] Pepper said in an interview, "I just wanted to show the world. Look, I'm black and I'm beautiful. How come there are not more black women doing this?" [5] Pepper did a photoshoot in Paris in 1986 wearing only a white fur coat and heels, while being photographed by her photographer husband, John Dragon. [5] Pepper has stated that she found much self-esteem and fearlessness in showing the world her beauty; she felt she embodied black female sexuality. [5]
Pepper played Mrs. McReynolds in High School High (1996) [6] and the photographer's model in Las Vegas Serial Killer (1986). [7]
Pepper was featured in a 1996 Tupac Shakur music video, "How Do You Want It?" alongside other African-American porn stars. [8]