Mackenzie Mace is ready to tell you that pornstar life isn’t like what you know from the movies. If you’re strolling onto a porn set expecting to see what you saw in Boogie Nights, think again. With over four years of porn experience, Mace has worked with directors and performers as stylistically divergent as Reagan Foxx, Bryan Gozzling, and many more. Her insights into these collaborators, as well as the industry experience in general, are engaging and enlightening. Don’t miss our new interview with this rising star!
HotMovies: Do you recall the first time you encountered porn?
Mackenzie Mace: Not really, I wasn’t super familiar with pornography at all before I began performing in it. If I ever searched for porn on my phone, it was GG cunnilingus or bondage type kinky porn, never regular B/G scenes.
How did you get into the industry?
I had recently graduated high school and took a leap of faith by meeting a stranger in person at the Reality Kings headquarters that had I met online through Instagram DM’s a few months prior. This was Tony Rubio who became a very close friend in the industry. I thought about his proposition for a few months before giving in, I knew I was the right person for this experience but I did not know at the time how perfect it would feel and that I would stick around for over 3 years and however many more.
What’s the story behind your stage name?
As I said, I thought I would just play in a couple movies and call it a one-time experience so I just chose a name I thought was pretty… well and also happened to be my estranged grandfather’s adult daughter’s name (we had split ties around the same time I was a senior in high school and thought it’d be a funny and effective “Fuck You” to him) just in case he got the chance to see me. Then Tony Robio and I scrolled down his Facebook friends to find a last name that sounded okay with “Mackenzie.” I didn’t put too much thought into it.
If you had to sum up your brand as a pornstar in a single sentence, what would it be?
Your South Florida young, happy, enthusiastic and vibrant girl next door.
Talk about working with Reagan Foxx for Sweetheart Video.
Meeting Reagan Foxx was such a privilege! She was oh so sweet and beautiful and when we met in the dressing room waiting for our scene to be up, we already knew the chemistry was there and a fire scene was about to happen! Working with her was effortless and fun, exactly what you want in a scene partner.
Tell us a little bit about the hotwife genre, which you delved into with My First Hotwife Experience Vol. 3.
I made this when I was still 18 and it was my first trip out to LA. It was so long ago the memories I take away most was feeling like it was so legit because the intro probably took longer than the sex scene and I wasn’t used to that yet. And the equipment was all much more advanced than I was used to, too. I remember talking to my mom on the phone outside about how cool of an experience it was. She’s always been a big supporter.
Hookup Hotshot’s Bryan Gozzling has a famously intense style. What’s it like working with him?
Bryan is a super super nice and welcoming guy who’s utmost priority is everyone feeling safe and comfortable. He is super on point with making sure the model is fed, hydrated, feels okay, everything that has to do with how you feel is taken care of and not neglected. Especially when it comes to boundaries and what you enjoy and are willing to do on camera. He always makes sure the model feels pretty in their outfit and leaves a lot of that decision making up to them. I’d say he’s one of the cooler/better people in the industry. I actually got the chance to meet him a few years prior, my first time traveling to LA when I was 18 I chose to stay in his spare bedroom he will rent out cheaply to models who are more introverted instead of staying at a model house. It fits about 2-4 girls I think. And I was so caught off guard when I learned his personally is like super soft and tender, just because the website makes you think he’s like hardcore, tough and strict all the time. I’ve never even seen that side of him because I worked with Danny Steele in this scene.
Do you have any fetishes that might surprise people?
I like kinkier type sex, rough and bondage kinda thing. But it’s so important how it’s done so I don’t do it often and don’t have much of it on tape, yet. 😉
What would you most like to change about the adult industry?
That’s a tough question. I think the main thing I would want to change about the adult industry is the boxes that models are put into. It seems very easy to get grouped as a teen or a MILF. I would prefer if there was just all types of women everywhere and beautiful women if all shapes and sizes were casted as just that, beautiful women. Also the stigma that comes with the adult industry, I wish it could be more mainstream and accepted in the world.
What’s the biggest false stereotype about pornstars?
Well, I’d say the biggest false stereotype is that it’s like Boogie Nights and is one big party. The main concern of people who used to care about me when I started was like drugs and partying all the time, and rumors went around from old school kids that I was on super hardcore drugs; when that’s not true at all. You have to workout, look good, keep your body and mind in tip top shape, and work hard to maintain a steady career in porn. Sometimes the scripts are long and detailed and you have to act as well as do physical activity, idk how people on drugs could do all of that and make direct eye contact with the camera. Lol.
What do you consider the best thing about being a pornstar?
I think the best thing about being a pornstar is being an independent contractor and the freedom that comes with it. I get to do what I want with life and my time by having my own subscription sites, phone sex, and clip stores when I’m not on set. I love dressing up in different outfits and playing an actress for a day and having a blast on set. Not to mention being completely open to the world and being able to Google pictures of my asshole or moles lol.
Talk a little about social media. Love it or hate it?
I’ve never been huge on social media until I started porn I tried giving it more time and attention to grow my brand and keep up with the industry. I enjoy it I just don’t think it comes as naturally to me as it does others.
Is there anyone in the industry that you look up to?
Yes! I look up to Alex Coal, she’s so sweet on camera and off. I got to meet her on set and there was a wardrobe issue and she offered anything in her suitcase to me and was just so generous and sweet. She’s always given me support and advice when I ask so she’s super amazing. I’ve always looked up to Emma Hix for being beautiful and amazing and she also gave me my first bit of anal advice before I did my first anal scene.
What does a typical day look like for you?
Typical days consist of taking care of my animals, responding to all my fans on Onlyfans, texting, talking, and video chatting to fans on Sextpanther, and creating and editing content. Uploading to Pornhub or Manyvids and beginning to try to expand where I sell content. Working on a website & merchandise too. When I’m not on set filming a scene of course.
What movies, TV shows, books, music, etc. are you loving lately?
Lately I actually haven’t been watching or listening to much at all! I love rewatching old classic movies and old music, too.
Is there anything you haven’t done on camera yet but hope to in the near future?
Sure, there’s plenty I haven’t done on camera. Such as DVP, DP, blow bangs and gangbangs. Not sure yet what I’m open to doing. But there’s so many sites I haven’t worked for yet that I would love to work for.
What upcoming projects are you working on?
I’m working on some home projects to make a content room with our spare and be able to produce more content more frequently and be able to post more regularly especially because my man Mike Avery is now in the industry and is a fellow Hussie Model with me. We’re trying to figure out a niche maybe or how to make a website of our own. Separate than Onlyfans. I’m also working on merchandise and a Mackenzie Mace website.
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