Nicolette Shea

If you’re a longtime Playboy follower, chances are you’ve already met Nicolette Shea via our many channels. The Las Vegas-born model and adult film star graced Playboy for the first time back in 2010 where we met at a casting call in Dallas. In just a few short weeks, the new model posed nude on set with us and named our Cybergirl of the Week, and later held the title of Cybergirl of the Month for October 2011. “I don’t think I had any idea what I was doing back then,” laughs Nicolette in an interview with her photographer, Holly Randall. “I pretty much Googled ‘how do I get into Playboy.’ I was just trying to venture into a world that I had never ventured into, and just hoping for the best. I think a lot of girls who get into the industry do the exact same thing.” Becoming an instant fan-favorite, Nicolette was featured as a Busty Babe on the Girls Network and also on Playboy Radio, letting the world fall in love with her bubbly personality and unmatched work ethic. “I grew up in Rocklin, a small town in northern California,” says Nicolette of her background. “My parents taught me good values— to work for what I wanted [and] to expect the unexpected.” And they were right. A career woman through and through, Nicolette has seen much success long after her sexy days on Playboy ten years ago — much of which she credits to her large and constantly growing social media following. “I always stayed in the social media world,” she says of when she was first getting her name out there. “I had a large following in my modeling career prior to porn, so when I wanted to crossover it was easy for me.” Nicolette debuted in her first adult film in 2017, signed an exclusive contract with Brazzers, and soon became one of the most known names in the industry. “I put everything I have into my work [and] my scenes,” she shared in an online interview. “I’ve always wanted to act and perform.” For Nicolette, her success is a reflection of her hard work and unique artistry. “We all have our different ways of expressing ourselves,” she says. “I focus on each individual [scene] and make it the best representation of myself. I have a brand and that brand is me.” With over 2 million followers on Twitter and Instagram, Nicolette is also one of the top creators OnlyFans has had to date, and she doesn’t plan to slow down any time soon. “I’m always trying to go harder because of where I come from,” she says. “I’ve worked really hard to get where I’m at and I always push harder.” Nowadays, Nicolette creates exclusive content online for her fans through custom full videos and photo galleries, merchandise, and much more. “This is art. I have a lot of fun doing what I do,” she says. “I am strategic in the way where I want to wait for the time to release certain scenes.” To keep up with her work, Nicolette finds much joy in her healthy lifestyle. “When the sex begins, something comes over me — I’m performing! I want to keep that momentum going,” she shares. “I think it comes back to a healthy lifestyle. I’m pretty much a fitness fanatic.” When she’s not working, Nicolette is working out, spending time with her dog, or enjoying a good meal with the company of friends. Look back at where it all started for Nicolette, here on Playboy Plus.