Elsa Jean, born Sapphire Nicole Howell on September 1, 1996, in North Canton, Ohio, began her career in the adult industry as a stripper in Washington, DC, before transitioning to porn at 18 in 2015. She graduated from Hoover High School at 16 and briefly attended George Mason University with aspirations of becoming a surgical assistant. Choosing a different path, she adopted the stage name Elsa Jean, inspired by Disney's Frozen character. Over her career, she worked with major studios like Evil Angel, Digital Sin, and Blacked, earning accolades such as the AVN Award for Best Lesbian Group Scene. Elsa retired from mainstream adult films in 2021 to focus on family, modeling, and her OnlyFans, where she ranks among the top earners.