Melissa Midwest

About Melissa Midwest

Melissa Midwest, born on July 9, 1982, is a notable figure in the adult entertainment industry, recognized as a porn star, entrepreneur, and web developer. She has graced the pages of various magazines, including FHM, Gallery, Maxim, Hustler, Perfect 10, and Playboy, and was once ranked as the ninth most searched name online. Her involvement in a series of legal issues garnered significant media attention, leading to her being described as a "pornographic cause célèbre" in mainstream outlets. At 21, Melissa launched her own amateur pornographic website titled "Melissa Midwest," initially as a casual venture. Within just three years, the site emerged as a leading player in the industry, a platform she continues to manage.

Following her website's success, she initiated a competition aimed at discovering a similar aspiring performer whom she could assist in achieving fame. This endeavor led her to Adrienne, and together they established the well-received site SweetAdri. Melissa has also expanded her business ventures to include an online shop, a personal appearance service, and self-produced DVDs. Over the course of her career, she has faced multiple arrests related to nudity offenses associated with her work. In December 2003, she was charged with public nudity, and in January 2007, she filed a lawsuit against the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, seeking $75,000 in damages. She claimed that the local police had been harassing her by following her to public events and noted that the city was discouraging local businesses from collaborating with her. Additionally, in October 2006, Melissa was named a co-defendant in a lawsuit brought by fellow porn star Brooke Skye. Skye alleged that during a joint radio appearance, Melissa forced her to engage in an act against her will, spurred by demands from the show's host, Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. Ultimately, Brooke Skye voluntarily dismissed all legal actions against Melissa Harrington.