Kenna James

James was born on January 16, 1995 in Evansville, Indiana, United States.

PLAYBOY PLUS biography: Kenna James may not be armed, but she’s considered a little dangerous. A model and performer from the American Midwest, the petite blonde prefers to live her life in the fast lane, and shows no sign of slowing down. “Well, I’m nineteen, but I might as well be thirty,” says Kenna. “I grew up a little fast, and that plays a huge part in who I am. I left home at seventeen to find a better life for myself. I’m very independent, and I’m not afraid to chase my dreams.” Kenna got started as a model when a photographer approached her in a club, and let’s just say that it was love at first shoot. “After I had a few shoots under my belt, I created a Model Mayhem account, and suddenly, I was very busy,” she remembers. “That’s how Playboy found me—the casting agent saw one of my images online, and now here I am!” Obviously comfortable in her own skin, Kenna is a natural on camera, and just the sort of girl we love to see on Playboy Plus. That's why we made her Cybergirl of the Month in October 2015. “I got over any fear of being naked a long time ago,” she says, waving a hand dismissively. “I really enjoy it, and I have no issues whatsoever.” Amen to that, Miss James.

Kenna James is an American-born Penthouse model, adult model, and prominent porn star, born Elisabeth Yates on August 27, 1995 in Evansville, Indiana, United States.

Kenna James is proof that transformation can be both quiet and powerful.She grew up shy, bookish, and self-contained—the kind of girl more comfortable reading in a corner than commanding a room. She didn’t see herself as beautiful, and she never used attention as currency. That changed when she began dancing, discovering confidence not as performance, but as comfort in her own skin.

James was Penthouse Pet of the Month for October 2015 and Penthouse Pet of the Year for 2016, as well as Playboy Cybergirl of the Month in October 2015.

James has worked with sites such as Digital Desire, Transfixed, Blacked, Passion HD, Hot Babes 4K and Brazzers.

James has taken on approximately twelve shemales on-screen, for Transfixed. Loves tranny dick!

Throughout her modeling career, she has also appeared as Keena James or Kali Scott.

Kenna James was crowned Penthouse Pet of the Month in February 2015 before rising to the coveted title of Pet of the Year 2016, stepping into the spotlight at just 19 years old. With her statuesque 34-25-35 figure, soulful hazel eyes, honey blond hair, and enhanced breasts, Kenna balances youthful curiosity with a growing confidence, creating an allure that feels both innocent and daring.

At twenty, Kenna entered the adult world on her own terms. She identifies as bisexual and quickly defined her lane—choosing to perform exclusively in girl/girl scenes. It wasn’t a limitation; it was clarity. Kenna believes intimacy is most authentic with women, and her work reflects that conviction: soft, deliberate, and unmistakably sincere. She has never planned to change that focus.

Off camera, she returns to her quieter rhythms—reading, hiking, biking—grounded pursuits that mirror the thoughtful calm she brings to the lens. She often says she has no fantasies anymore, because choosing this life turned fantasy into reality.

As of July 2025, James has amassed 698,000 followers on her Instagram platform.

For Penthouse magazine, Kenna James represents a refined modern ideal: introspective, intentional, and unwaveringly true to herself.

While you are aware she has retired and has not performed in any industry venues, including adult film, modeling , stripping, or any other public appearance for the industry the last 2+ years. While many of the online publications still list her as active, obviously she is not.