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2026 Trans Erotica Award Show Recap

PornCrush editor Austin King and photographer Jay David recap the highlights, fashion, and performances from this year’s TransErotica Awards

By Austin King

and Jay David

Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min read

There are certain events that remind you why you love this industry.

The 2026 Trans Erotica Awards was one of those nights. The energy, the emotion, the celebration of performers who pour everything into their craft—it all hit different this year.

From the pre-party vibes to the red carpet fashion to the award presentations themselves, the TEAs once again proved why they’re one of the most meaningful nights on the adult entertainment calendar.

Jay David and I sat down to talk through everything—the standout performers, the industry comebacks, the fashion highlights, the award winners, and the bigger picture of inclusivity in adult entertainment.

Press play and join us.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Event Recap

01:15 Pre-Party Highlights and Community Vibes

04:03 Notable Performers and Industry Comebacks

06:23 Red Carpet Fashion and Style Highlights

11:06 Opening Act and Award Show Energy

13:23 Award Categories and Notable Winners

18:02 Top Feature Films and Scene Awards

24:20 Emerging Performers and Future Stars

30:06 Industry Impact and Inclusivity Awards

36:16 Reflections on Industry Progress and Future Outlook

42:54 Closing Remarks and Next Year’s Expectations

PodcastTrans Erotica AwardsThe TEA Show

Austin King / Editor

Austin King spent nearly 20 years as a mainstream journalist before pivoting to coverage of the adult industry in 2020. He specializes in breaking news and in-depth features, with some of his best work to date coming for AVN Magazine in profiles of Gina Valentina, Casey Kisses, Anna-Claire Clouds, Kayden Kross, Chanel Camryn, Kenzie Anne, Lilly Bell and others. Austin resides in Texas but makes frequent trips to Porn Valley.

Jay David / Contributor

Urban X award-nominated photographer Jay David brings his distinct video game developer's eye to event photography, capturing candid moments for clients from Netflix to Playboy. See more of his work at jaysplayhouse.com.

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