Sarah Jessie was born on December 26, 1977, in Detroit, Michigan, and raised by hippie parents. She spent four years in Australia, where she worked as a stripper and earned a business degree before moving to California to enter the adult entertainment industry. Starting her career in 2007 at age 29, she quickly gained recognition for her performances in hardcore, MILF, and tattoo-themed content, working with major studios like Brazzers, Naughty America, and Jules Jordan Video.