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Tera Patrick Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birthJuly 25, 1976

Age43 Years (as in 2019)

BirthplaceGreat Falls, Montana, USA

ProfessionAdult Film Actress

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseEvan Seinfeld

FamilyDaughter - Sophia (Born on February 25, 2012)

Tera Patrick Biography

Tera Patrick, born Linda Ann Hopkins on July 25, 1976 in Great Falls, Montana, rose from early modeling work to become a prominent adult film performer, on

Early life and background

Linda Ann Hopkins was born on July 25, 1976, in Great Falls, Montana. She spent her childhood in that city and attended the Barbizon School of Modeling in San Francisco. Patrick later enrolled at Boise State University and holds a nursing certificate. Her heritage includes English, Irish and Dutch ancestry from her father and Thai ancestry from her mother.

Patrick began modeling as a teenager. At 14 she was hired by a Japanese modeling agency and moved to Tokyo to work, an experience that preceded her later shift into adult entertainment.

Career

Using the professional name Tera Patrick, she made her debut in the adult film industry in 1999. Over the following years she established herself as one of the field’s best-known performers, winning several industry awards early in her career, including the Hot d'Or Award for Best American Starlet in 2000 and the AVN Award for Best New Starlet in 2001. She also received the Hot d'Or Award for American Best Actress in 2001.

Beyond performing, Patrick expanded into publishing and talent representation. In 2003 she became the masthead publisher of the magazine Genesis. A few years later, alongside then-husband Evan Seinfeld, she launched a talent management venture representing models and actors.

Her on-camera roles extended beyond adult films. In 2008 she hosted the Playboy TV instructional series School of Sex and that same period she served as host for the 25th AVN Awards ceremony. In 2010 Patrick appeared in a mainstream Indonesian horror film, Rintihan Kuntilanak Perawan (also known as Moaning of Virgin Ghost).

Authorship and recognition

Patrick documented her life and career in a memoir titled Sinner Takes All, published on January 5, 2010. The book was co-written with journalist Carrie Borzillo and released by Gotham Books, an imprint of Penguin.

Her profile among fans and industry observers has been reflected in rankings and magazine features; in 2011 Complex placed her near the top of its list of the hottest Asian adult performers.

Public profile

Tera Patrick performed under several other professional names early in her career, including Brooke Thomas, Linda Shapiro, Sadie Jordan and Sara Jordan. Physically, she has been described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing around 55 kilograms, with dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Her listed figure measurements and several tattoos have also been noted in public profiles.

Personal life

Patrick’s birth name is Linda Ann Hopkins and she has identified publicly as bisexual. She was married to musician Evan Seinfeld; their marriage date is recorded as January 9, 2004, and they later divorced. Patrick and Seinfeld worked together professionally during and after their marriage. She has one daughter, Sophia, born February 25, 2012.

Public details about her family note that she has one brother and two sisters. Public profiles indicate she was raised primarily by her father after her mother left when Patrick was a child.

Interests and other facts

Patrick has spoken about enjoying music, movies and travel. She has been associated with non-vegetarian eating habits and has been listed as an atheist.

Latest updates

In addition to her earlier publishing and hosting projects, Patrick’s work outside the adult industry has included on-screen roles in international film and the publication of her memoir. Her profile in the 2010s continued to include modeling, media appearances and occasional industry-related ventures.

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Recent Work

Sinner Takes All (memoir)

Memoir co-written with Carrie Borzillo, published by Gotham Books on January 5, 2010.

2010
Rintihan Kuntilanak Perawan (Moaning of Virgin Ghost)

Starred in this Indonesian mainstream horror film.

2010
School of Sex

Host of the Playboy TV erotic instructional series.

2008
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in adult film industry in 1999
  2. Hot d'Or Award – Best American Starlet (2000)
  3. AVN Award – Best New Starlet (2001)
  4. Hot d'Or Award – American Best Actress (2001)
  5. Became masthead publisher of Genesis magazine (2003)
  6. Published memoir Sinner Takes All (2010)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tera Patrick born?

Tera Patrick was born on July 25, 1976.

What is Tera Patrick known for?

Tera Patrick is known for adult Film Actress.

What is Tera Patrick’s marital status?

Tera Patrick's marital status is listed as Divorced.

Who is Tera Patrick married to?

Tera Patrick is publicly listed as married to Evan Seinfeld.