What is Asia Carrera's Net Worth?
Asia Carrera, a former adult film star, has an estimated net worth of $500 thousand. She earned fame in the adult film industry and later ventured into voice acting and became known for her passion for video games. Today, she leads a quieter life in Utah as a mother, having once attended Rutgers University on a full academic scholarship and being rumored to have an impressive IQ of 156.
Early Life
Born Jessica Steinhauser on August 6, 1973, in New York City, she grew up in New Jersey with her German mother and Japanese father. Demonstrating early academic excellence, she moved to Japan at 16 to teach English. Jessica excelled academically, scoring over 1440 on the SAT and receiving multiple scholarships, including a National Merit Scholarship and a full academic scholarship to Rutgers University. Although she pursued Japanese and business studies, she did not graduate. As a Mensa member, she learned about her high IQ but faced distancing from the organization due to her adult film career.
Career
Asia Carrera began her career in the adult film industry in 1993, winning the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award two years later. Throughout her career, she appeared in over 260 films. She also made a mark as a voice actress in erotic hentai OVAs, such as "Immu" and "Shusaku," and attended the Big Apple Anime Fest in New York City as a guest of honor in 2001. Her story was partially featured in the 2012 documentary "After Porn Ends." Aside from acting, she had a cameo in the 1998 film "The Big Lebowski" and engaged in the gaming community, running an "Unreal Tournament" server and reviewing for "Maximum PC" magazine.
Relationships
Asia's personal life includes her first marriage to adult film director Bud Lee, which ended in divorce after eight years. She then married Don Lemmon, a nutritionist and author, retired from the industry, and moved to St. George, Utah. They had a child in 2005. Tragically, Don Lemmon died in a car accident in 2006. Shortly after his death, Carrera gave birth to a second child, who was subsequently adopted.
Legal Issues
In 2015, Asia faced legal issues after being found unconscious at her daughter's school with a blood-alcohol level of .254 percent, more than three times the legal limit. She was charged with a DUI and sentenced to house arrest.
