LOS ANGELES—Penthouse magazine has named adult industry newcomer Kenzie Anne the 2021 Penthouse Pet of the Year.
The Los Angeles-based fashion model and triple-X starlet, who describes herself as “adventurous” and a “natural born entertainer,” was overwhelmed upon hearing the news and posted to social media, “Pet of the Year 2021! I’m so emotional over this—the celebration, the people who put the time into making this happen, my Penthouse family. It’s an honor to represent this company.”
Featured in Penthouse’s January/February edition, or "The Pet of the Year Issue," Anne revealed she has been following the magazine since she was a teen. “I had Penthouse Pet [photo] spreads taped to the back of my bedroom door. It’s always been a dream," she said.
Having modeled full-time for over a decade, Anne began making appearances as a cam girl, which led to a new career in adult entertainment. “I loved being a cam girl,” she said. “It’s what opened my mind to the adult entertainment world and helped shape who I am. I didn’t grow up as a spoiled child, and my parents always taught me the value of a dollar. I am working to support myself for the rest of my life and set myself up for success every step of the way.”
Penthouse CEO Moose says it’s the type of hard work and motivation the brand appreciates when choosing its representatives. “Kenzie’s drive, determination and work ethic are exactly what we look for to represent the Penthouse image. We are honored to name Kenzie Anne our Pet of the Year.”
"We are all extremely proud of Kenzie Anne and very excited for her, as this is a really big marker for any model's career,” said Penthouse VP Drew Rosenfeld. “Kenzie brings a sense of class and beauty to the Penthouse brand. From all of us at Penthouse, congratulations to Kenzie Anne!”
Anne's talent agent, Ryan Kona of Motley Models, said he was pleased for the newcomer, saying it’s a well-deserved honor. "Kenzie has proven in her early career that she is already a force to be reckoned with. The industry has never seen a first year like this out of any performer in its history, and surely never will again. Kenzie’s love and attention to detail she puts into her work makes her a cut above the rest, and no doubt in years to come she will be considered to be one of the faces on the Mount Rushmore of [adult entertainment].”
Motley Models owner Dave Rock added, “We couldn’t be more proud of Kenzie. I know achieving this honor was a big goal of hers, and she makes those happen, like David Beckham. Her runway model looks, stunning figure and infectious personality make her a perfect fit for carrying on the extreme honor of being Pet of the Year. Not sure if [Penthouse] will have a Pet of the Decade, but she’d be a lock for that, too.”
An admitted lover of new experiences who puts “skydiving” on her bucket list, the starlet agrees she is “extremely” goal oriented. “I actually have a weekly, monthly and yearly goal journal I fill out regularly that includes financial, mental and physical goals," she said, noting that one of those future goals includes becoming a director. “In the next five years I see Kenzieland, my brand, taking off—and me behind the camera, directing.”
Penthouse Director of Pet Projects, Sam Phillips, predicted a bright future for the rising star. “In one year Miss Kenzie Anne has taken the adult industry by storm in tsunami-sized proportions, snatching up every award she's been nominated for, including our prized title of Penthouse Pet of the Year for 2021. Kenzie Anne epitomizes the grace, glamour and beauty of what it takes to be crowned our Queen, all while representing the Penthouse brand with the class and distinction of a superstar ambassador.
"There are so many remarkable reasons Kenzie Anne captured our highest honor, but we also must thank her fans for making their voices heard. I personally couldn't be more proud of Kenzie Anne's extraordinary achievements and I expect many more from her in the future. Buckle up and get ready to be swept up in the global ‘Kenzie Anne frenzy’!”
For her part, Anne is looking forward to being the face of the Penthouse brand: “Being Pet of the Year means being a brand representative for the rest of my life,” she said. “It means shining the term ‘class act’ on the entire adult and mainstream industry, marrying the two seamlessly, showing society it’s possible to be sexually in power and also grabbing the correct respect from my audience. I will never let down the people who inspire me, the people inspired by me, or my peers. I will always be a classy woman who represents something intoxicating enough to inspire everyone to find comfort in who they are. That has always been my goal in life, to make people feel comfortable in their skin.”
The January/February issue of Penthouse magazine is now available at newsstands and bookstores.
For more updates from Kenzie Anne, including an upcoming appearance on the "It’s Time Podcast" with Bruce Buffer, follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
