Tera Patrick — Biography
Linda Ann Hopkins was born on July 25, 1976, in Great Falls, Montana, to a British father and Thai mother, making her of mixed Caucasian and Thai descent. Growing up in a military household that relocated frequently due to her father's U.S. Army career, she spent much of her childhood in San Francisco, California, with a period of time in Tokyo, where she attended international school. At thirteen, she was discovered by Ford Models in New York and began her modeling career, working in high fashion for five years internationally. Choosing education over early fame, she pursued studies in microbiology at Boise State University and obtained nursing certification, working as a nurse before returning to the modeling world in the late 1990s.
Her transition into adult entertainment occurred in 1999 at age 22, initiated by a Penthouse spread that led to her first hardcore film appearance. She was named Penthouse Pet of the Month in February 2000 and later became Pet of the Year runner-up. Throughout her career, she worked under various names including Tara Patrick, Tera Hopkins, Brooke, and Sadie Jordan, while collaborating with major studios such as Vivid, Digital Playground, Evil Angel, Hustler, Brazzers, Adam & Eve, and Wicked Pictures, as well as her own company, Teravision. Her filmography encompasses over 100 titles, with notable works including Island Fever, Reign of Tera, and Tera Goes Wild, featuring performances known for their intensity and dominant style.
Her accolades are extensive, including AVN Best New Starlet, XRCO Best New Starlet, AVN Best Actress for Island Fever, and NightMoves Fan Choice Best Female Performer. She received Hall of Fame inductions from both AVN and XRCO in 2009 and was recognized as one of Playboy's Top 12 Porn Stars of All Time. Beyond adult films, she co-hosted The Tera Patrick Show on Playboy Radio from 2005 to 2010, made television appearances, and authored Sinner Takes All in 2010. Currently at age 48 and based in Los Angeles, she maintains an active presence on OnlyFans, which she launched in 2020, while also engaging in feature dancing and other entrepreneurial ventures. Her estimated net worth ranges from ten to fifteen million dollars, accumulated through her diverse career endeavors and business ventures.
Her transition into adult entertainment occurred in 1999 at age 22, initiated by a Penthouse spread that led to her first hardcore film appearance. She was named Penthouse Pet of the Month in February 2000 and later became Pet of the Year runner-up. Throughout her career, she worked under various names including Tara Patrick, Tera Hopkins, Brooke, and Sadie Jordan, while collaborating with major studios such as Vivid, Digital Playground, Evil Angel, Hustler, Brazzers, Adam & Eve, and Wicked Pictures, as well as her own company, Teravision. Her filmography encompasses over 100 titles, with notable works including Island Fever, Reign of Tera, and Tera Goes Wild, featuring performances known for their intensity and dominant style.
Her accolades are extensive, including AVN Best New Starlet, XRCO Best New Starlet, AVN Best Actress for Island Fever, and NightMoves Fan Choice Best Female Performer. She received Hall of Fame inductions from both AVN and XRCO in 2009 and was recognized as one of Playboy's Top 12 Porn Stars of All Time. Beyond adult films, she co-hosted The Tera Patrick Show on Playboy Radio from 2005 to 2010, made television appearances, and authored Sinner Takes All in 2010. Currently at age 48 and based in Los Angeles, she maintains an active presence on OnlyFans, which she launched in 2020, while also engaging in feature dancing and other entrepreneurial ventures. Her estimated net worth ranges from ten to fifteen million dollars, accumulated through her diverse career endeavors and business ventures.
