Most people winding down a 20-year career aren’t thinking about starting a new one in porn. But Wendy Raine isn’t most people. For two decades, she was living a dream life, training killer whales and dolphins at a Florida marine park. Then, at 49, she dove headfirst into an entirely different kind of performance art.
Her adventurous spirit isn’t new. It’s the same drive that fueled her childhood ambition. “I had wanted to do that since I was 6,” Raine shared, pointing to a tattoo of a dolphin’s tail fin on her arm. “Every summer, my sister and brothers wanted to go to Disney, and I was, like, ‘No, let’s go to SeaWorld!’ I always wanted to be the person who stood on Shamu’s nose.”
A Dare Becomes a Dream
The transition from marine life to adult entertainment happened in late 2021. Raine and her husband of 30 years were active in the swinger community, and a friend who had just done a shoot for The Score Group thought Raine would be a natural.
“She did a shoot for them and gave them my name,” Raine recalled. “She said, ‘Hey, I told them about you. I think you’d be good at it.’”
With her petite, fit physique and blonde hair, she fit the bill visually. But the real question was whether she could handle the cameras. As it turns out, her lifestyle had already prepared her. “Being in the lifestyle, I’ve become an exhibitionist,” she explained. “You go to these parties or a resort or a club, and there are open rooms and people around… It kind of turns you on…if you’re like that.”
Ultimately, her “you only live once” philosophy won out. “I had a blast,” she said about her first shoot. “When the scenes came out, everybody loved them and encouraged me to proceed. So, I did.”
Making Waves in the Industry
Proceed she did. Now 52 and represented by Nexxxt Level Talent Agency, Raine has become a sought-after name, especially in the booming MILF and stepmom genres. Her success isn’t just word-of-mouth; it’s being recognized by the industry and fans alike. Earlier this year, she earned a nomination for “Hottest MILF” at the 2024 AVN Awards, a testament to her skyrocketing popularity.
Fans following her on social media, like X (@WendyRaineXXX), see a constant stream of new releases with major studios, proving her work ethic and demand. Her story taps into a larger industry trend where audiences and producers are celebrating mature performers who bring genuine life experience and confidence to the screen.
Beyond the Stepmom Script
While she’s famous for her family-themed fantasies, Raine has her sights set on bigger acting challenges. She has a lifelong passion for performing, from baton twirling and dance as a child to commanding stage shows at the marine park.
“I enjoy the scripts. Getting into character, staying in character during sex. It’s fun. I like the acting,” Raine said. “A goal for me would be to do feature movies.”
She’s not afraid to explore different character types, either. Drawing on her past stage roles, she has a particular fondness for playing the bad guy.
“We had Halloween shows at the marine park,” she remembered. “I enjoyed playing the villains. I was Catwoman one time… I was the Wicked Witch of the West, too. I love that kind of stuff. Being a villain in a movie would be good and fun…the hero, too. I’d be a hero as well.”
As she continues to charm audiences, Wendy Raine proves that it’s never too late to chase a new dream—or to embrace a new role. She concluded with a laugh, imagining a future character arc:
“Maybe I save my stepson somehow.”
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