Joanna Angel is an American-born adult model, MILF porn actress, and adult movie director, renowned for her work in the adult modeling world, particularly for posing for Twistys. Born as Joanna Margalir Mostov on December 25, 1980 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, she embodies the qualities of her Capricorn zodiac sign — highly ambitious, disciplined, and practical.
Joanna made waves as the featured model in Twistys's April 2021 edition, captivating audiences with her beauty and alluring presence. Her measurements are 34-24-34, complemented by her hypnotic amber eyes and glossy black hair. She also has several tattoos that add to her gorgeous look.
Joanna Angel is a pioneering figure in the alt porn genre and the founder of BurningAngel.com, launched in April 2002 with her roommate Mitch Fontaine. The website, which featured alternative performers in hardcore scenes with a punk aesthetic, quickly gained popularity and helped grow the alt porn movement.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, to an Israeli mother and an American father, Joanna was raised in River Edge, New Jersey. She attended Cherry Hill Elementary School and graduated from River Dell Regional High School in 1998. Joanna then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature with a minor in Film Studies from Rutgers University.
Joanna's entry into the adult industry was influenced by her background and experiences. She worked various jobs during her high school and college years, including at a kosher fast food restaurant and at Applebee's. Eventually, she moved to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where she and Fontaine created BurningAngel.com. Joanna, a former model for SuicideGirls, drew inspiration from a live sex performance by porn actress Nina Hartley, leading her to create hardcore content for her site.
Joanna has produced and performed in several notable zombie-themed adult films, such as Re-Penetrator (2005), Dong of the Dead (2009), Evil Head (2012), and The Walking Dead: A Hardcore Parody (2013). She has been recognized as a major influence in the mainstreaming of alt porn, making the genre financially viable.
In addition to her work in adult films, Joanna has appeared in various mainstream media, including a cameo on the Adult Swim show Childrens Hospital. She has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, and wrote a monthly sex advice column for Spin magazine. She also contributed to the book Naked Ambition, edited by Carly Milne.
Joanna has been an advocate for the adult industry, appearing in a public service announcement for the Free Speech Coalition on the topic of Internet copyright infringement. She was named one of the 12 most popular stars in porn by CNBC in 2011, which noted her influence in creating the alt porn genre.
In her personal life, Joanna dated fellow porn star James Deen for six years before their relationship ended in 2011. She later married adult film actor Aaron "Small Hands" Thompson on October 31, 2016. Politically, Joanna identifies as a Democrat and endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primaries.
