Katrina Jade was born on May 30, 1991, in California, USA, and grew up in the Mojave Desert area of Southern California. Before entering the adult industry, she worked as a sales associate at Circuit City and later as a hairstylist. She debuted in adult entertainment in 2014 with Kink.com at age 23, with support from her then-husband Nigel Dictator, a photographer who helped craft her stage name. Her diverse ancestry includes Dutch, German, Hawaiian, Irish, Italian, Mexican, and Native American roots. Katrina quickly gained fame for her unique look and performances, winning multiple awards such as the 2016 AVN Award for Best Group Sex Scene and the 2018 AVN Award for Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene. She was married to Nigel Dictator from 2016 until their divorce in 2019.