Joanna Angel, hailing from New Jersey, grew up in a conservative environment. Despite her sexual desires and curiosity during her teenage years, she lacked confidence and struggled with acne which hindered her from exploring her fantasies. Throughout high school, she satisfied herself by dry-humping pillows until finally losing her virginity at the age of 19. Before pursuing a career in the adult entertainment industry, she aspired to work for organizations promoting human rights, such as Amnesty International. In 2002, while still attending college, she ventured into the business by posting explicit photos of herself online. A devoted fan of the movie Heathers, she admires its blend of dark humor, death, sarcasm, attractive women, and a youthful, charming Christian Slater. Her movie preferences lean towards horror/thriller genres, particularly enjoying campy and zombie flicks. When not filming, she indulges in listening to music, preparing meals, and indulging in a wardrobe predominantly consisting of black attire. Joanna fondly recalls her experiences shooting anal scenes for PureTaboo, emphasizing the thrill it brought her. Reflecting on the impact of Pure Taboo on society, she hopes it ignites arousal in people, believing that would signify her success. When asked about engaging in taboo activities, she humorously mentions a recent incident where she was caught taking a pair of dirty socks from the laundry basket, just because she urgently needed them.