Her real name is Carrie Hammontree. Before entering adult entertainment industry Nikki worked at a gas station and for the restaurant chain Boston Market. She started performing in porn movies in 2008 at the age of 25. She was nominated for several AVN Awards during her porn career. On October 13, 2013 she announced her retirement from porn in her official twitter account. Nikki wrote: "There's been some recent changes in my life and it's time for me to move on. I had a great time in the adult industry and Thank you again to everyone. You all made Nikki Sexx who she was, and she will always be grateful. Goodbye."