Fact-checked by Grok 2 weeks ago

Kobe Tai

Kobe Tai, born Carla Scott Carter on January 15, 1972, in , , is a retired pornographic actress of mixed and heritage. Adopted as an infant by an family, she was raised in the United States, attended the where she was a member of a sorority, and worked as a prior to her entertainment career. Standing at 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) tall with long black hair and weighing approximately 90 pounds (41 kg), Tai entered the adult film industry in 1996 under the names Blake Young and Brooke Young and quickly rose to prominence as one of its leading Asian performers. As a contract star for —earning the designation of "Vivid Girl"—Tai appeared in over 140 adult videos and web scenes between 1996 and 2003, often noted for her energetic performances and acrobatic style in genres including heterosexual, lesbian, and anal scenes. Her work with Vivid included notable titles such as Kobe's Tie (1998), The Cheat (1999), and collaborations with performers like in Kobe Loves Jenna (2003). Beyond adult films, she made a brief crossover into cinema with a supporting role as the stripper Tina in the black comedy Very Bad Things (1998), directed by and starring and . Tai temporarily retired from the industry in mid-2000 upon announcing her pregnancy with her first child but returned for select scenes in late 2001 before fully stepping away from performing by 2003. She was previously married to adult performer Mark Davis from 1997 to 1999. Post-retirement, Tai has maintained a low public profile as of 2025, with no verified professional activities in entertainment, though she remains active on personal social media.

Early life

Birth and adoption

Kobe Tai was born on January 15, 1972, in , , to a mother and father. At five months of age, she was by an American family from , leading to her relocation to the and a to Carla Scott .

Upbringing in the United States

Following her , Kobe Tai was raised by her adoptive family in the United States, initially spending her early childhood in , , where her father served as a officer. The family later relocated to a small town in , providing Kobe with a stable, middle-class upbringing in a strict military household alongside an older sister. There, she embraced an all- lifestyle while maintaining awareness of her multicultural heritage. In high school, she was active in as squad captain, , , , and (hurdles). She developed early interests in music, playing both and , and pursued higher education at the , where she majored in communications, was a member of a sorority, and aspired toward a career in .

Professional career

Entry into the adult industry

Kobe Tai entered the adult film industry at the age of 24 in 1996, initially using the stage names Blake Young and Brooke Young for her early work. Her debut appearance was in the 1996 film Asian Pussyman Auditions 1, where she quickly garnered attention for her performances. These initial scenes received rave reviews for her on-screen abilities and exotic appeal as an Asian-American performer in a field with limited representation for women of her heritage. In 1997, Vivid Entertainment signed her to an exclusive contract as one of their featured performers, solidifying her entry and providing a platform for her rising profile.

Pornographic film work

Kobe Tai signed an exclusive contract with in 1997, shortly after her debut in the adult industry, which anchored her career through the late . Under this agreement, she starred in over 50 productions for the studio, showcasing a range of genres from feature-length narratives to all-sex compilations. Her work emphasized high-production-value films typical of Vivid's output, contributing to her status as one of the company's prominent contract stars during this period. Tai's performance style was characterized by high energy and enthusiasm, often highlighting her petite 5'3" frame (90 lbs) and exotic Asian features in versatile roles that included both dominant and submissive dynamics. Notable examples include her lead role in The Awakening (1999), directed by Paul Thomas, where she portrayed a central character in a dramatic storyline exploring sensuality and relationships, earning praise for its cinematic quality within adult cinema. She continued select projects into 2003, culminating in Jenna Loves Kobe (2003), a high-profile collaboration with that focused on and group scenarios. Throughout her Vivid tenure, Tai helped pioneer greater Asian representation in mainstream American adult films, rising to prominence at a time when performers of Asian descent were underrepresented, and achieving widespread recognition for blending exotic appeal with accessible, enthusiastic performances. Her contributions elevated the visibility of Asian-American talent in the industry, influencing subsequent generations of performers.

Mainstream media roles

Kobe Tai made a brief but memorable foray into mainstream cinema with her role as Tina, a stripper, in the 1998 film , directed by and starring and . Billed under the pseudonym Carla Scott to distance the project from her adult film background, Tai's character meets a grisly end early in the plot, contributing to the film's chaotic narrative of a gone wrong. This appearance marked one of the few instances of an Asian American performer from the adult industry crossing over into features, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the limited opportunities for such transitions at the time. In the music realm, Tai provided background vocals alongside Dyanna Lauren on Marilyn Manson's track "New Model No. 15" from the 1998 album , a concept record exploring themes of and . Her uncredited contribution added to the song's industrial edge, blending her voice into the layered production overseen by Manson and producer . This collaboration further exemplified Tai's niche crossover into circles, where performers from diverse backgrounds occasionally intersected with provocative artists. Tai also engaged with anime fan culture by serving as an Opening Night Guest of Honor at the Big Apple Anime Fest in in October 2001, alongside fellow performer . The event, sponsored by , featured screenings, panels, and signings, with Tai's presence tied to her voice acting role as Nami in the Japanese OVA Koihime. Her participation underscored the growing intersection of adult industry figures with otaku communities, pushing boundaries for Asian performers in geek culture events during the early 2000s anime boom. Additionally, Tai made a minor television cameo on the series in the 2000 episode "More Juggies!," where she offered humorous "household hints" on packing a suitcase in a segment tailored to the show's irreverent, male-oriented humor. Hosted by and , the appearance leveraged her public persona for comedic effect without delving into explicit content. These ventures collectively demonstrated Tai's ability to leverage her adult industry platform for selective mainstream exposure, paving the way for greater visibility among Asian American talents in non-traditional media spaces.

Recognition and awards

Adult industry accolades

Kobe Tai received the 1997 Award for Best American Starlet, an honor presented at the annual ceremony in , , recognizing her as the top emerging American performer in international adult cinema based on industry votes for outstanding starlet contributions. The , established in 1992 as a premier European adult film award event akin to the for porn, celebrated her breakthrough year with dynamic roles in films like Ancient Asian Sex Secrets. In 2000, Tai earned two nominations at the 17th Annual , held on January 8 at the Hotel in , where and productions are selected by a panel of adult industry professionals for excellence in various categories. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress – Film for her role as the ex-junkie singer in The Awakening, a Vivid feature directed by Paul Thomas that explored themes of sexual awakening and addiction, praised for her intense dramatic performance. Additionally, she received a for Best Group Sex Scene – Film from the same production, highlighting a key ensemble sequence involving multiple that showcased her versatility in group dynamics. Tai was also nominated for the XRCO Award for Actress, Single Performance at the 2000 X-Rated Critics Organization ceremony, an industry-voted accolade focusing on exceptional individual performances in a single scene or role. The nomination was for her work in The Awakening, where critics noted her compelling portrayal that blended vulnerability and sensuality, though the award ultimately went to co-star Inari Vachs. The XRCO Awards, founded in 1984, emphasize critical acclaim from reviewers and insiders for standout acting achievements. In 2003, Tai shared in the NightMoves Award for Best Feature Production (Fan's Choice) for Jenna Loves Kobe, a Vivid collaboration with directed by Jim Enright, selected through public fan voting to honor the most popular narrative-driven adult film of the year. The ceremony, part of the NightMoves Adult Entertainment Expo in , recognized the production's steamy girl-on-girl and ensemble scenes that capitalized on the stars' chemistry, marking a fan-favorite comeback project late in Tai's career.

Media rankings and honors

Kobe Tai was ranked number one on magazine's 2011 list of the "Top 50 Hottest Asian Porn Stars of All Time," recognizing her as a leading figure in the genre during her active years. She has been featured in multiple retrospective "best of" lists highlighting Asian-American performers in the adult industry, including second place on XXXBios' "Top 10 Hottest Taiwanese Pornstars in 2025" and inclusion among the most famous Chinese-origin stars on RedBled's all-time rankings. Tai received informal honors for her barrier-breaking contributions as a Taiwanese-American in the 1990s adult film scene, with industry retrospectives crediting her for advancing representation of Asian performers amid cultural and racial dynamics in entertainment.

Personal life and legacy

Marriage and family

Kobe Tai was married to adult performer Mark Davis from 1997 to 1999. In 2000, she became pregnant, prompting a temporary hiatus from her professional commitments to focus on impending motherhood. Tai gave birth to her first child, a son, in late 2000 or early 2001. This period also influenced her decision to scale back her career activities.

Retirement and post-career activities

Kobe Tai announced her initial retirement from the adult film industry in mid-2000, citing her and a desire to prioritize family life. She briefly returned to performing in December 2001, notably collaborating with on the production Jenna Loves Kobe, released in 2003. This marked the end of her on-screen career, as no further films were credited to her after 2003, leading to her permanent retirement. Post-retirement, Tai has kept a notably low public profile, with no confirmed engagements in acting, modeling, or industry events as of November 2025. Her legacy endures as a pioneering figure for Asian-American performers, having topped Complex magazine's 2011 ranking of the top 50 hottest Asian porn stars of all time, highlighting her impact on representation and popularity in the genre.

References

  1. [1]
    kobe tai - iafd.com
    Performer AKA: Blake Blake Young Brooke Young Kobi Tai. Birthday: January 15, 1972 (53 years old). Astrology: Capricorn. Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan.
  2. [2]
    Trivia - Kobe Tai - IMDb
    Attended the University of Arkansas. · Half Japanese, half Chinese. · Retired from the adult film industry in mid-2000 and announced she was expecting her first ...
  3. [3]
    Kobe Tai - Quotes - IMDb
    I was a paralegal, and I went to college, and I was in a sorority. And you would never in a million years have thought that this would be what I would go into.
  4. [4]
    Kobe Tai - AVN
    Kobe Tai. Age, 53 (01/15/1972). Height, 160.02cm. Weight, 90 lbs. Hair Color, Black. Biography. This energetic beauty was born November 4th, 1971 in Taiwan ...
  5. [5]
    Kobe's Tie | AVN
    Kobe Tai can't believe her eyes. Another shocking development: a few minutes later she catches her boyfriend fucking Maya Chavez. You see, Kobe's necktie ...
  6. [6]
    The Cheat - AVN
    Kobe Tai plays the tough cookie host of one of those trashy "real-life" television shows, where ordinary people are caught cheating on their spouses.
  7. [7]
    Throwback Thursday: Vivid Girls Rule in 2003's Vivid's "Kobe Loves ...
    When I interviewed Akira Lane last week, she brought up being a big fan of legendary Vivid Girl Kobe Tai and I just had to take another look at this classic ...<|control11|><|separator|>
  8. [8]
    Adult Star Kobe Tai | Straight | AEBN
    Kobe Tai retired from the adult industry in 2003; however, she left behind plenty of steamy flicks to keeps her fans satisfied for some time to come.<|control11|><|separator|>
  9. [9]
    Kobe Tai - Pornopedia
    Aug 14, 2025 · In 2000, Kobe expected her first child and retired from the porn business for a while. She returned to the industry in December 2001 for a ...
  10. [10]
    what happened to Kobe Tai? | Porn Fan Community Forum
    Apr 9, 2008 · After she failed to cross over into mainstream film back in the late 1990s she took some time off and then tried to make a comeback.Kobe Tai...where is she now? | Porn Fan Community ForumIs the Kobe Tai membership on her site worth it?More results from forum.adultdvdtalk.com
  11. [11]
    Kobe Tai - Boobpedia - Encyclopedia of big boobs
    Jul 24, 2025 · Adult actress Kobe Tai was born in January 15, 1972 in Tai Pei, Taiwan. Born half Japanese, half Chinese, she was adopted by an American family in 1974.Missing: adoption | Show results with:adoption
  12. [12]
    Kobe Tai - Biography - IMDb
    Overview · Born. January 15, 1972 · Taipei, Taiwan · Birth name. Carla Scott Carter · Height. 5′ 3″ (1.60 m). Biography. Although the ranks of Asian ...
  13. [13]
    Kobe Tai - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
    Oct 1, 2025 · She was adopted in Taiwan by American parents when she was five months old. She moved to the United States when her adoptive father, who was a ...
  14. [14]
    Kobe Tai - Free nude pics, galleries & more at Babepedia
    About Kobe Tai. Kobe Tai, born Carla Scott Carter on January 15, 1972, in Taipei, Taiwan, was adopted by an American family in 1974 and raised in a small town ...
  15. [15]
    Kobe Tai - NNDB
    Adopted as an infant by an Arkansas family. Husband: Steven Scott (pornstar aka "Mark Davis", 1997, div. 1999) Slept with: Jenna Jameson. University ...
  16. [16]
    Kobe Tai Videos and Movies on DVD & VOD | adultfilmdatabase
    Appeared in the mainstream movie Very Bad Things as a stripper who was accidentally killed at a bachelor party.Missing: motivations | Show results with:motivations
  17. [17]
    https://www.adultdvdempire.com/1207/kobe-tai-pornstars.html
  18. [18]
    Kobe Tai on Vivid Pornstars
    May 12, 2016 · Watch Kobe Tai in iconic adult films like 'Deep Throat first, Get fucked second' on Vivid.com. Explore a vast, high-quality catalog ...Missing: entry 1996 motivations
  19. [19]
    Kobe Tai - Adult DVD Empire
    Kobe Tai Bodyshot. Kobe Tai. Alias: Blake Young, Kobe Tai, Kobi Tai, Blake, Brooke You. 4.66/5Rate Kobe. 1687 Likes. 1123 Favorite. This energetic beauty was ...Missing: Arkansas | Show results with:Arkansas<|control11|><|separator|>
  20. [20]
    The Awakening - AVN
    The Awakening. Released, Nov 01st, 1999. Running Time, 140. Director, Paul ... Kobe Tai, Michael J. Cox (2002), Ava Steele, Dascha, Inari Vachs, Ted Schred ...
  21. [21]
    <I>Jenna Loves Kobe</I> Streets This Week - AVN
    Feb 20, 2010 · Kobe Tai is appearing in her first scene in four years in Jenna Loves Kobe, the fourth installment in the popular Vivid Video series that ...
  22. [22]
    Kobe Tai Porn Movies - Adult DVD Talk
    Pornstar Kobe Tai has appeared in 447 porn movies from top porn companies like Vivid, Adam & Eve, Evil Angel and Club Jenna.
  23. [23]
    Very Bad Things (1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb
    Kobe Tai in Very Bad Things (1998). Kobe Tai · Kobe Tai · Tina. (as Carla Scott). Russell B. McKenzie · Russell B. McKenzie · Security Guard · Pancho ...
  24. [24]
    New Model No. 15 by Marilyn Manson - WhoSampled
    Song Credits ; Composers: Marilyn Manson , Jeordie White ; Lyricist: Marilyn Manson ; Lead Vocals: Marilyn Manson ; Background Vocals: Dyanna Lauren , Kobe Tai.
  25. [25]
    BAAF Wrap-up PR - News - Anime News Network
    The Big Apple Anime Fest offered up exciting activities for anime enthusiasts beyond screenings and signings. A dealer room at the Park Central New York ...
  26. [26]
    "The Man Show" More Juggies! (TV Episode 2000) - IMDb
    Rating 7.5/10 (15) Kobe Tai · Self · Farouk Chakwa · Self - Boris Skullkoff; (uncredited). Directors. Dennis Rosenblatt · Shanda Sawyer · Tom Stern · Writers · Tony Barbieri ...
  27. [27]
    Kobe Tai - Awards - IMDb
    2000 Nominee XRCO Award. Single Performance - Actress. The Awakening · Contribute to this page. Suggest an edit or add missing content.
  28. [28]
    Past Winner History - NightMoves Magazine
    NIGHTMOVES AWARDS PAST WINNERS. (FC = Fan's Choice / EC = Editor's Choice) ... 2003 – Jenna Loves Kobe – Club Jenna (FC) / Rip Tide – Sin City (EC); 2004 ...
  29. [29]
    Top 10 Hottest Taiwanese Pornstars in 2025 - XXXBios
    Coming in at second place in our top 10 hottest Taiwanese pornstars in 2025 list is Kobe Tai. She's a 5'3 petite pornstar from Taipei, Taiwan, who also has ...
  30. [30]
    Top 20++: Best Chinese Pornstars of All Time (2025) - RedBled.com
    Likely the most famous Chinese pornstar of the last decade, Kobe Tai. Most people have heard of this name before and don't know where. Her father was Japanese, ...
  31. [31]
    Kobe Tai: Breaking Barriers in the 90s — Identity, Fame ... - YouTube
    Identity, Fame, and Cultural Power Kobe Tai, born Carla Carter, remains one of the most iconic and ...
  32. [32]
    Internet Adult Film Database
    ### Summary of Kobe Tai's Personal Life
  33. [33]
    Jenna Loves Kobe (Video 2003) - IMDb
    Rating 7/10 (57) Jenna Loves Kobe: Directed by Jim Enright. With Jenna Jameson, Kobe Tai, April Flowers, Tommi Rose.User reviews · Connections · Ratings · Full cast & crew
  34. [34]
    jenna loves kobe - iafd.com - internet adult film database
    Sep 12, 2003 · Jenna Jameson, Kobe Tai. Magazine Reviews. Click here for a guide to the ratings. AVN: AAA. Honors and Awards. Nightmoves Fan Awards, 2003.
  35. [35]
    Kobe Tai bio | Read about her profile at FreeOnes
    Jun 21, 2025 · Kobe Tai is a porn star from Taiwan. She has been listed on FreeOnes since March 20th 2001 and is ranked #7556. She has 2 videos in her own ...
  36. [36]
    Famous people of Taiwan - countrylicious
    Kobe Tai. Pornographic actor. Kobe Tai is the stage name of a Taiwanese-born ... In 2011, Complex magazine ranked her at #1 in their list of "The Top 50 ...