Tera Patrick, born Linda Ann Hopkins on July 25, 1976, in San Francisco, California, is of mixed heritage. Her mother is Thai, and her father is of English and Dutch descent. When she was just ten years old, her mother left the family, and she was raised primarily by her father, David Hopkins. There is no publicly available information regarding any siblings.
Patrick began her modeling career at a young age. After taking courses at the Barbizon School of Modeling, she moved to Tokyo at 14 to work with a Japanese modeling agency. She spent approximately two years in Japan, where she faced personal struggles, including issues with drugs and alcohol. Upon returning to the United States, she pursued her education. She received her GED and briefly studied nursing at Boise State University, later earning an EMT certification from a vocational program in Idaho.
Patrick entered the adult film industry in 1999. In 2003, she signed an exclusive contract with Vivid Entertainment Group, one of the leading companies in the adult entertainment industry. That same year, she took on the role of masthead publisher for the adult magazine Genesis. Over the course of her career, she appeared in more than 130 adult films, becoming a significant figure in the industry.
In 2006, she starred in the project "Tera Patrick's Fashion Underground," alongside performers Jean Val Jean and Tommy Gunn. Throughout her adult film career, Patrick collaborated with numerous well-known directors and performers. She later filed a lawsuit against Playboy Enterprises, alleging unpaid royalties related to revenue generated from her website, ClubTera.com.
In addition to her work in adult films, Patrick modeled for prominent publications, including Playboy and Penthouse. She officially announced her retirement from the adult film industry in 2008. Following her retirement, she hosted the Playboy TV erotica series “School of Sex” and has served as a host for several awards ceremonies.
She also made guest appearances in television series such as “Secret Lives of Women,” “Live Nude Girls,” and “Girls of Sunset Place.” Additionally, she appeared in the horror film “Angel of Darkness: The Legend of Lilith,” expanding her presence into mainstream media.
| Birth Date: | 25 Jul, 1976 |
| Age: | 43 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Great Falls |
| Education: | University of California, Santa Barbara Boise State University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American pornographic actress |
| Spouse: | Evan Seinfeld[2004-2009] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
