Ava Vincent, born Jeweliette Valmont on September 29th, 1975, in Sacramento, California, grew up in the small town of French Camp, where she attended East Union High School and was an active cheerleader. After graduating from San Joaquin Delta College with a degree in theatre arts, Valmont worked as a clerk in an adult bookstore in Sacramento before pursuing a career in the adult film industry.
Jeweliette, as she was known in the industry, began performing in explicit hardcore movies in the late 1990s. Throughout her career, she worked with numerous notable companies, including Extreme Associates, Wicked, Seymore Butts, New Sensations, Hustler, Anabolic, Jill Kelly, Club Jenna, Fallen Angel, VCA, Metro, Vivid, Sin City, Adam & Eve, and Kick Ass Pictures.
Ava Vincent's impressive body of work earned her numerous awards, including the AVN Awards for Best Group Sex Scene in 2000, Best All-Girl Sex Scene--Film in 2001, Best Supporting Actress--Video and Best Group Sex Scene--Video in 2002, Best Oral Sex Scene in 2004, and Most Outrageous Sex Scene in 2005. She also received the XRCO Award for Best Girl-Girl Sex Scene in 2001.
In addition to her work in the adult film industry, Ava Vincent has appeared in mainstream films and television shows, including Illicit Sensations, Cinemax, and HBO productions. She has also made guest appearances on television series such as 5th Wheel and Dave Attell's Insomniac for Comedy Central.
Ava Vincent has been involved with various projects outside of the adult film industry. She was under contract with Topco, a toy company, for five years and has designed and modeled toys in her name. She also made a cameo appearance in Jennifer Tilly's film Fast Sofa.
Furthermore, Ava Vincent was named the Pet of the Month in the August 2001 issue of Penthouse magazine, solidifying her status as a Penthouse Pet. After a successful career in the adult film industry, Ava Vincent has since retired.