Bonnie Rotten

Bonnie Rotten is the professional name used by Alaina Antoinette Hicks, an American performer, model and director. She began her professional screen career in 2012 after earlier work in modeling and dancing, then moved into studio work. Her early feature Meet Bonnie was released in 2012. Born on May 9, 1993, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States, she has also been known by the names Alaina Hicks, Alaina James and Dixie. She is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Her professional work spans performance, modeling and directing.

Her studio work brought awards and recognition during 2013 and 2014. In 2014 she won the AVN Female Performer of the Year title and the NightMoves Best Female Performer — Fan Choice award, while XBIZ also recognized her work. Her 2014 honors also included additional scene recognition. XBIZ recognition added to the honors she received in that period. Those achievements preceded her later directing work.

By 2015 Rotten was discussing a full-time move into directing and producing, and she directed for Elegant Angel that year. In 2016 she continued releasing self-directed work through Bonnie Rotten Productions, making directing and production central to her professional identity. She is known for her directing work and for Bonnie Rotten Productions, which extended her career beyond performance and modeling. Her move behind the camera became a defining part of her career.