Lana Rhoades  

Lana Rhoades, born Amara Lynee Maple on September 6, 1996, in McHenry, Illinois, is a widely recognized American creator and media personality. Raised near Chicago in a working-class household, she grew up with a strong sense of discipline and resilience, shaped by a childhood spent alongside her siblings and a single mother. During her school years, she was active in cheerleading and gymnastics and finished high school early at age 17.

Before beginning her professional career, Lana worked in several service roles—including the Tilted Kilt, Hooters, and The Olive Garden—before transitioning into modeling and adult work at age 19. Her stage name, “Lana Rhoades,” was inspired by the Lana jewelry brand and a former partner’s surname.

Lana quickly became known for her on-camera presence, professionalism, and work with major entertainment brands such as Spiegler Girls, FTV Girls, Digital Playground, Evil Angel, Jules Jordan Video, Vixen, Tushy, Naughty America, Brazzers, Reality Kings, BangBros, and Penthouse. Over her career, she appeared in more than 300 titles and earned notable recognition, including the 2017 XBIZ Award for Best New Starlet, the 2017 AVN Award for Best New Starlet, and a Penthouse Pet of the Month feature in August 2016.

Standing 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) tall with blue eyes and brunette hair, Lana became known for her camera charisma, expressive features, and polished aesthetic. Her tattoos include a lion on her right shoulder blade, a heart on her right ring finger, “Heart” on her left forearm, and Arabic script on her upper right thigh. She has been open about past cosmetic procedures, including implant removal and breast reduction, and has also spoken about maintaining her wellness through lifestyle changes.

Lana retired from studio work in 2018 and has since focused on expanding her online presence and entrepreneurial pursuits. She shares selective lifestyle content on OnlyFans, co-hosts the popular podcast 3 Girls 1 Kitchen, and has built an influential social media ecosystem—reaching over 14.7 million Instagram followers and more than 1 million YouTube subscribers as of 2025.

Today, Lana divides her time between Chicago and Los Angeles, balancing her digital career, fashion and modeling projects, and life as a mother. She remains a prominent public figure known for her transparency, brand partnerships, and advocacy around mental health and personal growth.