If there were a top-tier XBOX achievement or impossible-to-get Playstation platinum trophy for reaching the very heights of adult stardom in an Apex Legends-style battle royale, Adriana Chechik would own it by now.
After all, she has already racked up a treasure trove of “gold medals” in the industry, not to mention stellar showcase titles, acting-rich features, a Fleshlight toy deal for products aptly named “Empress” and “Next Level” and even a cutting-edge, fully-voiced AI companion at AdrianaChechik.ai.
Most impressively, she has attained equal success in mainstream ventures. Rocking her gamer chops on Twitch, she has a mega 860,000 followers — and she doesn't simply cash in on Just Chatting and hot tub streams for engagement, she actually games. On TikTok she has 325,000 followers and 2.1 million likes. On Discord, her 40,000-plus strong membership regularly has 5,000 online at any given time, while her Twitter and Instagram have a combined 5 million tuning in.
Those seeking spicier content can flock to Chechik’s OnlyFans, where she has nearly 2 million likes, as well as her Fansly page — or Pornhub, where she remains a top-25 global superstar.
It was stepping away from heavy-duty studio shoots, especially during the pandemic, that ultimately led to her current cult status as a hybrid adult/mainstream crossover.
“When the pandemic hit, I was at home a lot, so I started playing Call of Duty because I was bored,” she remembers. “All of a sudden, I started to gain new OnlyFans members through the video game. I wanted to try to find a way to connect with my audience, so I started a Twitch account and knuckled down. Eventually it caught on, and now I have another channel.”
Twitch is challenging, Chechik points out, because it requires constant nurturing plus some luck for virality. But between her brand recognition and the fact that online traffic volumes spiked considerably with stay-at-home directives during the pandemic, the odds turned out to be in her favor.
“Now, I consistently stream and put in the time and effort to grow an organic audience,” she notes. “Unlike most platforms, you need to put in a ton of hours to grow Twitch, which I do. My ‘Just Chatting’ topics are my everyday life, mental health, sex education and personal growth, while my favorite games to stream are Elden Ring — and other FromSoftware games — as well as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.”
Non-gamers might breeze right past that quote, but any true gamer knows that FromSoftware titles represent the ultimate challenge. From Dark Souls to Bloodborne, Sekiro and Elden Ring, devious game designer and now company head honcho Hidetaka Miyazaki has made a name for himself creating unforgiving grimdark fantasy titles that reward persistence, skillful patience, fast reaction times and scholarly devotion to unlocking character power.
In other words, Chechik is a true blue, diehard gamer. This reflects her attitude toward life as well: seeking out tough challenges, not feeling defeated or giving up when she fails to overcome difficult obstacles or foes right away, striving always to level up and increase her stats to gain greater power, and teaming up with fellow warriors, rogues and wizards to tackle life’s insurmountable trials.
Nowhere was this more evident than after Chechik’s headline-making accident last year, when she broke her back in a foam pit accident at TwitchCon — an event where she is a regular favorite among fans and other creators. She put extra points in willpower, constitution and intelligence while her stamina and strength regenerated, taking the time during that respawn countdown to flex.
“Since I broke my back, it has helped me to find new ways to create content,” she explains. “For example, my interest in technology and AI.”
As for her success on social media, Chechik explains, “Discord is very challenging for most people my age or older, but I’ve been very lucky to have a group of extremely unique fans. I have built my Discord around them with the help of some awesome fans who are the admins and mods. They have helped me navigate the platform. Shout out to Goobz!”
She compares having a robust Discord community to having superpowers, because her community members are extremely resourceful. Any time she has a problem, she can ask them about it and get a lot of useful feedback.
“It really is incredible,” she remarks.
On TikTok, she can showcase even more gaming content, while also using it as a video diary.
“Sometimes, I go live on TikTok, but it is a challenging platform to post on due to my name having such an adult association,” she underscores. “So I have to be careful what I post and when I post, which limits me. Nonetheless, I have a pretty good presence on the platform due to my understanding of its algorithm.”
Teleporting from digital space to the IRL merch market, Chechik is likewise proud of her Fleshlight deal, which she considers a crowning achievement of her early adult career.
“I promote my Fleshlight on all of my platforms, from Twitter to Instagram, OnlyFans, Fansly and more,” she notes. “I kind of also used it as an inspiration for a retirement plan, because it is steady income I can gain for life. Now, if you have my AI companion, you can partner it with my Fleshlight and have the true Adriana experience in your own home. I bet people come up with some pretty crazy stuff that way!”
Another venture for the tireless star is her Creators University project, where she provides consulting services for up-and-coming talent looking to power-level their skills.
“We started Creators University because I have a lot of people who ask me for advice on how to blow up their profiles,” she shares. “Basically, we are selling videos on behind-the-scenes secret tactics that my team uses to market me on social media, as well as how to get into the industry. My team tells me I’m crazy for giving away all my secrets, but I’m not a gatekeeper, so I believe that information should be shared.”
She also hopes to use it as a springboard for motivational speaking, since she is frequently contacted by other women seeking guidance. Chechik aims to help talent thrive not only in the industry, but also after the industry.
That commitment to cultivating positive and enduring relationships is part of the reason she has continued to succeed on OnlyFans while she heals.
“I’ve been very lucky to be able to sustain my OnlyFans during my injury through general interactions because I’ve spent the last 10 years building up friendships with my fans,” she says. “It almost surprised me how much my fans came to my aid when I got hurt. People actually wanted to see me doing normal stuff, not just sex acts. It made me feel great.”
Chechik, however, also feels like there are times she cannot always be herself without viewers making negative comments, such as stigma-driven remarks about her background as an adult performer. And platforms can be capricious, punishing her unfairly compared to her peers, which has led to trouble setting up her YouTube channel. Still, she soldiers on, and her numbers continue to rise.
When she is not working, or sharing her real-life hobbies online, Chechik has more than a few pastimes that help her wind down, nourishing her mind, body and soul.
“Gaming, even offline, is one of my favorite things to do,” she explains. “Spending time with my awesome doggies. Health and wellness is a big hobby as well. I’ve been doing therapy every other day. Plus, I got a brand-new flamethrower! Did you see me roast with it on Twitch? As an L.A. girl, I obviously love to hike for exercise. Recently, I have been writing a lot as well. This is very therapeutic. I also love going to theme parks. Obviously, I can’t ride the same rides I used to, but I still love going.”
Her back injury continues to be a speed bump in her life, beyond just keeping her off extreme roller coasters, but it has also expanded her perspective in some eye-opening ways.
“A traumatic injury causes you to see a lot of things that were in your way before,” she shares. “I am not fully through the recovery, but each day poses its own challenges. Plus, losing my dog was terrible. I miss him dearly. I have honestly been through a lot this last year. It has been hard, but I think it has changed me for the better. With every dark cloud, comes a rainbow.”
Her aspirations have also changed, plus her view on sexuality. She no longer sees porn as an end goal, but rather a steppingstone into her future.
“I really want to do something positive for the world,” she says. “I like the phrase ‘content with a purpose.’ I’d love to be a motivational speaker that empowers women. I’d love to be a top contender in the digital market space. That’s why I’m so excited about my AI companion chatbot. I want to bridge the gap between the streaming world and porn. I like being an influencer and I like having people value me more for my brains than my body.”
