Let’s be real—when a performer gets inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame one year and comes back the next with an acting nomination, you sit up and pay attention.
That’s exactly what Texas Patti just pulled off.
From Hall of Fame to Best Non-Sex Nom in 12 Months Flat
The Avalon in Hollywood was popping last week for the annual AVN Nominations bash—red carpet, flashing cameras, the whole circus. While everyone was waiting for the big sex-performance categories, AVN dropped a surprise: Texas Patti is officially in the running for Best Non-Sex Performance thanks to her turn in Digital Playground’s big-budget feature The Last Resort.
White Lotus Vibes, But Way Dirtier
Anybody who binged the first season of The White Lotus remembers Armond—that gloriously unhinged resort manager played by Murray Bartlett. Digital Playground basically said “hold my cocktail” and turned the concept into a high-end porn parody.
Texas Patti steps in as Mia, the Americanized, take-no-shit version of Armond. For the first three episodes she’s fully clothed (yes, really), stirring drama, throwing shade, and running the resort like she owns the place. Then, because this is still porn, episode four drops the hammer with a massive all-star orgy—and guess who finally joins the party?
“This movie was so much fun to make, and I loved playing Mia. It’s fun to step into a role outside yourself and master it. Thank you, AVN, for the nomination and recognition.”
– Texas Patti
Why Non-Sex Noms Actually Matter Now
Look, five years ago a non-sex nomination was the polite “thanks for showing up” trophy. Not anymore. With studios like Digital Playground, Vixen, and Deeper pumping money into real scripts and actual acting, these categories are getting competitive as hell.
Texas Patti going up against mainstream-trained talent proves European performers can hang (and often dominate) when given real material. She’s already proven she can fuck like a champion—now she’s showing she can act circles around half the industry while keeping her clothes on. That’s range.
Mark Your Calendar
The full nominee list is live over at avn.com/awards/2026_nominees. Fan voting opens soon, and the big show goes down January 24, 2026 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
If Texas Patti wins this thing? Expect every MILF in the business to start begging for speaking parts. And honestly—I’m here for it.
Congrats, Patti. From Berlin to the Hall of Fame to stealing scenes without taking the thong off… that’s how you build a legacy.
