AJ APPLEGATE

​AJ Applegate is an American fitness model and former adult film actress known for her dynamic presence in the entertainment industry. Born on September 23, 1989, in Massapequa, New York, she has built a multifaceted career that spans dance, modeling, and digital content creation.​

Early Life and Background

AJ Applegate, born Danielle Corin, grew up in Massapequa, New York, and spent a significant portion of her youth in Connecticut. She has German and Italian heritage. From a young age, she was involved in dance and cheerleading, dedicating 14 years to these disciplines. At 19, she began working as a stripper in Hartford, Connecticut, which marked the beginning of her journey into the entertainment world. She later worked as a nude model, fetish model, and dance instructor before entering the adult film industry. ​

Career in the Adult Film Industry

AJ entered the adult film industry in 2012 at the age of 22, initially using the stage name Kaylee Evans. She later changed her professional name to AJ Applegate, inspired by her preference for unisex names and the resemblance to actress Christina Applegate. 

Over her career, she appeared in over 900 films, working with prominent studios such as Brazzers, Evil Angel, Wicked Pictures, and Jules Jordan Video. Her performances spanned various genres, including anal, squirting, and interracial scenes. In 2016, she directed and starred in "AJ's Angels" for Girlfriends Films. ​

AJ received numerous accolades, including:​

• XRCO Award for Best New Starlet (2014)

• AVN Award for Best Group Sex Scene for "Gangbang Me" (2015)

• XBIZ Award for Best Scene - Feature Movie for "Shades of Scarlet" (2015)

• XRCO Award for Orgasmic Analist of the Year (2016)​

She retired from the adult film industry in 2021. ​

Transition to Fitness Modeling and Social Media

Following her retirement, AJ transitioned into fitness modeling and digital content creation. She shares her fitness journey, colorful outfits, and gym snapshots on her Instagram account, @realajapplegate, where she has amassed over 10,000 followers.

Personal Life

AJ is openly bisexual and has been candid about her personal experiences. In 2019, she faced a personal tragedy when her partner, fellow adult film actor Bill Bailey, passed away in an accident. ​

Later that year, on December 8, 2019, she gave birth to her son, Jaxon Lewis. ​

She has a tattoo on her right hip that reads "Ballo Di Amore" (Dance of Love) surrounded by red roses, reflecting her passion for dance. ​

AJ Applegate's journey from dance and cheerleading to adult films and then to fitness modeling showcases her versatility and resilience in navigating diverse facets of the entertainment industry.