Emily Willis  

​Emily Willis, born Litzy Lara Banulos on December 29, 1998, in Argentina, grew up in St. George, Utah, after moving to the United States at age seven. Of Latin descent, she was raised in a close-knit, middle-class family and often spent time outdoors with her father. A dedicated ballet student for 15 years, Emily also worked in food service and sales before beginning her professional entertainment career.

Emily entered the adult film industry in October 2017 at age 19 and rapidly became one of the most prominent performers of her era. Over her career, she appeared in more than 700 productions, collaborating with major studios including Brazzers, Vixen, Tushy, Evil Angel, and Jules Jordan. She was named Penthouse Pet of the Month (May 2019) and later became a Playboy All Star (2021). Her work earned widespread acclaim for her intensity, professionalism, and on-camera charisma.

Throughout her career, Emily worked with a wide range of well-known performers and built a strong social media presence, growing her Instagram account (@emilywillisx3) to 2.1 million followers. She also expanded into mainstream projects, including appearing in Slipknot’s Grammy-nominated “Hive Mind” music video (2023) and the sci-fi thriller Divinity (2023).

Emily received significant industry recognition, earning multiple honors such as:

• AVN Female Performer of the Year (2021)

• XBIZ Female Performer of the Year (2021)

• XRCO Female Performer of the Year (2021 & 2022)

• Numerous awards for showcases, collaborations, and ensemble performances

In 2022, Emily officially retired from adult films to pursue mainstream acting opportunities.