Jan 19, 2026
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2026 XMA Awards Night: Big Wins, Big Feelings, and Even Bigger Cheers

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he XMA Awards always feel electric, and this year was no exception. Hosted by superstars Violet Myers and Kazumi, this year was particularly exciting as there was some incredibly fierce competition for the most coveted awards: Female Performer of the Year, Best Movie, and so on. I spent two straight hours live on the red carpet, soaking in the chaos, the glamour, and the absolute creativity on display. The outfits alone deserved their own category — Millie Morgan showed up glowing with bedazzled fake cum dripping down her face like high-fashion skincare satire, while Little Puck once again committed fully to the bit with a full-on lobster cosplay.

Millie Morgan
Little Puck

Inside, I was posted up with my Stripchat team, cheering loudly for our friends and celebrating every win like it was personal — because honestly, it kind of was. I was over the moon to see Jennifer White win Female Performer of the Year. That title was a long time coming, deeply deserved, and watching her exuberant, unfiltered joy on stage was one of those moments that reminds you why these awards matter.

Another standout moment was Charlotte Sins winning Best Group Scene. Her acceptance speech was genuinely moving — she thanked the industry for allowing her to live out her fantasies safely, and it hit hard in the best way. Ken Feels taking Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in the Valley was another huge highlight. I’d joked with him beforehand that I’d quit my job if he didn’t win — thankfully, he did, so I remain employed 😌.

But the win that completely stole my heart? Ariel Demure taking Trans Performer of the Year. Let’s be real: when Ariel gets a microphone, it’s always pure gold. Sharp, funny, heartfelt, a little unhinged — perfection. I truly hope she gets the chance to host the awards one year. She’d be phenomenal… though absolutely uncontrollable, which is also what makes her so goddamn precious.

Ariel Demure

XMA Awards — Final Winners List

MOVIES & PRODUCTION

Best Picture

  • Deadly Vows (Digital Playground)

Best Drama Movie

  • The Blueprint (Blacked / Vixen Media Group)

Best Couples-Themed Movie

  • The Last Resort (Digital Playground)

Best Comedy Movie

  • Step Sisters (Family Strokes / Reptyle)

Best All-Sex Movie

  • Performers of the Year 2025 (Elegant Angel)

Best Vignette Movie

  • Summer MILF (MILFY / Vixen Media Group)

Best All-Girl Movie

  • Escape From Camp Conversion (Girlcore / Adult Time)

Best Performer Showcase

  • Hollywood Whore: A Jennifer White Showcase Film (Elegant Angel)

Best Gay Movie

  • Wild Game (NakedSword / Disruptive Films)

Best Trans Movie

  • Transpirella (Gender X Films)

Best Featurette

  • Let Me In Too (Pure Taboo / Adult Time)

Best Web Series

  • What Do You Do for a Living? (Luxeplayhouse)

DIRECTING

Director of the Year — Body of Work (Narrative)

  • Ricky Greenwood

Director of the Year — Body of Work (Non-Narrative)

  • Jonni Darkko

Director of the Year — Individual Work

  • Seth Gamble — Once Upon a Time in the Valley (Wicked)

PERFORMER AWARDS

Female Performer of the Year

  • Jennifer White

Male Performer of the Year

  • Vince Karter

Trans Performer of the Year

  • Ariel Demure

MILF Performer of the Year

  • Sophia Locke

Girl/Girl Performer of the Year

  • Octavia Red

Gay Performer of the Year

  • Derek Kage

Best New Performer

  • Cubbi Thompson

ACTING

Best Lead Actor

  • Ryan Reid — Deadly Vows (Digital Playground)

Best Supporting Actor

  • Ken Feels — Once Upon a Time in the Valley (Wicked)

SEX SCENE AWARDS

Best Sex Scene – Drama Movie

  • Alina Lopez, Jason Luv — The Blueprint

Best Sex Scene – Couples-Themed Movie

  • Vanessa Sky, Zac Wild, Ken Feels — Visions

Best Sex Scene – Comedy Movie

  • Anna Claire Clouds, Mikey Star, Scott Nails, Van Wylde — The Holdup

Best Sex Scene – Vignette

  • Luna Star, Angela White, Girthmasterr — The Welcumming Committee

Best Sex Scene – All-Sex

  • Anna Claire Clouds, Mazee the Goat, Ricky Johnson — Cloudy With a Chance of DP

Best Sex Scene – Performer Showcase

  • Chloe Amour, Richard Mann, Rob Piper — Mon Amour

Best Sex Scene – All-Girl

  • Penny Barber, Casey Calvert, Lulu Chu, Ana Foxxx, Leana Lovings, Little Puck, Hailey Rose, Serene Siren, Codi Vore, Jane Wilde —
    Come Out to Play: An All-Girl Warriors Parody

Best Sex Scene – Fetish

  • Leigh Raven, Gal Ritchie, Christian Wilde — Power Couple Plaything

Best Sex Scene – Featurette

  • Carmen Wilson, Joe Gow — Duet

Best Sex Scene – Career-First Performance

  • Charlotte Sins, Derek Kage, Scotty P, Milan Ponjevic, Victor Ray, Codey Steele, Michael Vegas —
    Charlotte Sins: First Gangbang

Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Mixed)

  • The Bottom Floor: Second Coming (Adult Time)

Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Female-Led)

  • Yes Chief (MILFY / Vixen Media Group)

Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Male-Led)

  • The Parasite Queen (Parasited)

Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Female-Led BJ)

  • Pizza Party Blowbang (Brazzers)

Best Sex Scene – Gay

  • Trevor Brooks, Drake Von — XXXscape Room (MEN.com)

Best Sex Scene – Trans

  • Trans Orgy (Gender X Films)

VIRTUAL REALITY

Best VR Sex Scene – Duo/Trio

  • The Dark Side of Vanna Bardot and Little Dragon (VR Bangers)

Best VR Sex Scene – Orgy/Group

  • Babewatch (VR Bangers)

Best VR Sex Scene – Cosplay

  • Severance: Helly A XXX Parody (VRCosplayX)

CRAFT AWARDS

Best Screenplay

  • Shawn Alff — Strip (Dorcel)

Best Cinematography

  • Set Walker — The Blueprint

Best Editing

  • Boris Dongson, Steve McQueef, Mz Montage — Deadly Vows

Best Art Direction

  • Andy Appleton, Kylie Ireland — Deadly Vows

Best New Studio / Imprint

  • WIFEY

CREATORS

  • Female Streamer of the Year – NakedBakers
  • Male Streamer of the Year – Coal Daniels
  • Trans Streamer of the Year – Sarina Havok
  • Streamer Duo of the Year – Jack & Jill
  • Rising Streamer – Athena Bellamy
  • Female Creator of the Year – Emma Magnolia
  • Male Creator of the Year – GirthMasterr
  • Trans Creator of the Year – Austin Spears
  • Fetish Creator of the Year – Kyaa Chimera
  • Cosplay Creator of the Year – Bunni Black
  • BBW Creator of the Year – Katie Summer
  • MILF Creator of the Year – Serenity Cox
  • Creator Duo of the Year – Elly Clutch & Jak Knife
  • Rising Creator – Hayley Quinn

DIGITAL MEDIA

  • Paysite Company of the Year – YourPaysitePartner
  • Cam Company of the Year – CAM4
  • Creator Platform of the Year – Fansly
  • Paysite of the Year – Brazzers
  • Best New Site – WIFEY.com
  • Gay Site of the Year – NakedSword.com
  • Trans Site of the Year – GroobyGirls.com
  • Virtual Reality Site of the Year – VRBangers.com

PLEASURE & RETAIL

  • Sexpert of the Year – Alicia Sinclair
  • Retailer of the Year (10+ Stores) – TAF Distributing
  • Retailer of the Year (3–9 Stores) – Pleasures Romance Boutique
  • Retailer of the Year (1–2 Stores) – Ghettoff
  • Online Boutique of the Year – BettysToyBox.com

FAN FAVS

  • Fav Female Star – Violet Myers
  • Fav Male Star – Ricky Johnson
  • Fav Trans Star – Aubrey Kate
  • Fav Girl/Girl Star – Leana Lovings
  • Fav Boy/Boy Star – Dom King
  • Fav MILF Star – Brittany Andrews
  • Fav BBW Star – Karla Lane
  • Fav Cosplay Star – Little Puck
  • Fav Fetish Star – Violet Voss
  • Fav Newcomer – Isa Bella

All in all, the XMAs delivered exactly what they should: recognition, joy, community, and a reminder of how talented this industry really is. Loud cheers, happy tears, wild outfits — and wins that truly felt right. 💖 For photos from the red carpet click here.

Holly Randall

Holly Randall is the founder of Wet Ink Magazine and the CEO of Holly Randall Agency. A longtime photographer, director, and host of the popular podcast Holly Randall Unfiltered, she brings an insider’s perspective to stories about power, sex, culture, and the business of desire. Through Wet Ink, Holly focuses on sharp, unvarnished reporting and intimate conversations that cut through myth, hype, and moral panic—leaving readers with a clearer view of the people shaping the industry, and why they matter.

She's won multiple awards for her work, and has appeared on Netflix, CNN, The Rachel Maddow Show, The Daily Show, and many others. She was the host of Adult Film School on Playboy TV, and in 2024, she was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.