An overview of the childhood and early education of Stormy Daniels, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Stormy Daniels, born Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, is an American pornographic film actress, director, and former stripper. Recognized for her contributions to the adult film industry, she's an inductee of the NightMoves, AVN, XRCO, and Vanity Fair Halls of Fame. In 2009, she briefly considered a run for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana against incumbent David Vitter during the 2010 election cycle.
On March 17, 1979, Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels, was born.
In 1997, Stormy Daniels graduated from Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and considered a career in journalism.
In September 2000, Stormy Daniels became a featured entertainer with Continental Theatrical Agency.
In 2001, Stormy Daniels appeared in an episode of Real Sex where she is seen participating in 2001 Miss Nude Great Plains Contest.
In 2002, Stormy Daniels appeared as a model in artist Nika Nesgoda's photographic series Virgin, portraying the Virgin Mary.
In 2004, Stormy Daniels appeared in Pornucopia.
In 2004, Stormy Daniels won the Best New Starlet Award from Adult Video News and began directing for Wicked.
In 2005, Stormy Daniels appeared in the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
In 2007, Stormy Daniels appeared in Dirt on the FX Network as a stripper and in Maroon 5's music video for "Wake Up Call" as a pole dancer.
In 2007, Stormy Daniels married Michael "Mike Moz" Mosny.
On May 21, 2009, Stormy Daniels formed an exploratory committee for a potential Senate run, motivated by revelations about David Vitter's connections to a prostitution ring.
In 2009, Stormy Daniels considered challenging David Vitter in the 2010 Senate election in Louisiana.
On April 6, 2010, Stormy Daniels declared herself a Republican candidate, influenced by the RNC's expenses at a "lesbian bondage themed nightclub".
On April 15, 2010, Stormy Daniels announced she would not run for Senate due to cost and lack of media seriousness.
In 2010, Stormy Daniels contemplated a run for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana, spurred by revelations about the Republican National Committee's expenses.
On January 18, 2014, Stormy Daniels was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame.
On April 16, 2014, Stormy Daniels was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame.
In 2015, Stormy Daniels married Brendon Miller, with whom she has a daughter.
On May 5, 2018, Stormy Daniels appeared on Saturday Night Live as herself in the cold open.
On May 23, 2018, Stormy Daniels was given the key to the city of West Hollywood, California, and it was declared "Stormy Daniels Day".
In July 2018, Brendon Miller filed for divorce from Stormy Daniels.
In 2019, Stormy Daniels came out as bisexual.
In 2019, Stormy Daniels was named the host of the XBIZ Awards.
In 2020, Stormy Daniels appeared as a guest on The Eric Andre Show.
In 2022, Stormy Daniels married porn star Barrett Blade.