The adult industry gathered in full force Sunday night as the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) celebrated its 41st anniversary awards at Boardner’s nightclub in the heart of Hollywood. The evening, hosted by international sensation Cherry Kiss and rising star Gigi Dior, honored standout performances, productions, and creators in a packed venue just ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Trophy duties were handled by starlets Hailey Rose and Sasha Pearl, while the event was livestreamed via Skyhawk After Dark. A full roster of industry sponsors supported the celebration, including AdultTime, Brazzers, Lexi Luna, Angela White, and many more.

2025 XRCO Award Winners:

Major Categories

• Best Release: Gold Diggers, Digital Playground/Pulse
• Best Comedy: Sunny Goldmelons, Wicked/Pulse
• Best Gonzo Movie: DP Masters 9, Jules Jordan Video
• Best Gonzo Series: Ass Worship, Jules Jordan Video
• Best Girl/Girl Series: Play, Slayed/Pulse
• Best Anal Series: Tushy Raw, Tushy Raw/Pulse
• Best Ethnic Series: Stars, Blacked/Pulse

Directing Awards

• Best Director – Features: Ricky Greenwood
• Best Director – Non-Features: Jonni Darkko
• Best Director – Web: Ivan

Performance Awards

• Best Actress: Casey Calvert, Birth, Adult Time/Pulse
• Best Actor: Chad Alva, Alive, Dorcel/Pulse
• Female Performer of the Year: Chanel Camryn
• Male Performer of the Year: Seth Gamble
• Trans Performer of the Year: Ariel Demure
• Charlotte Stokely Girl/Girl Performer of the Year: Anna Claire Clouds

Rising Talent

• New Starlet: Gal Ritchie
• New Stud: Chocolate God
• Teen Dream: Hailey Rose

Specialty Awards

• Star Showcase: Fuck Angela, AGW/Girlfriends
• Superslut: Rebel Rhyder
• Awesome Analist: Liz Jordan
• Vicki Chase Orgasmic Oralist: Willow Ryder
• All in the Family: Lia’s Big Step Family 2, Rocco Siffredi/Evil Angel
• MILF of the Year: Lexi Luna

Recognition Awards

• Personal Favorite: Blake Blossom
• Favorite (.com) Adult Website: AdultTime
• Unsung Siren: Chloe Amour
• Unsung Stud: Nathan Bronson

Career Honors

Lifetime Achievement Award: Axel Braun

Hall of Fame Inductees:

• Brittany Andrews
• Dirty Bob
• Ivan
• John Strong
• Pat Myne
• Paul & Tracy Allen
• Drew Black
• Tim Von Swine

With a vibrant atmosphere and Hollywood glitter, the 2025 XRCO Awards once again highlighted the enduring impact of adult performers, filmmakers, and platforms shaping the industry today.

Be sure to follow the XRCO Awards on X at @xrcoAwards.