Scarlet Skies was born in Opelika, Alabama, USA, and was raised by her grandmother on a 1000-acre farm. She was homeschooled until her sophomore year and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Before entering the adult industry in 2020, she worked as a Behavioral Health Technician. Her career began when she started selling nudes on Twitter during the lockdown, eventually transitioning to amateur videos and creating an OnlyFans account. She made her professional debut with ATMLA Studio in November 2020 and has since worked with major studios like Team Skeet, Nubiles Porn, and Adult Time.