Tera Patrick (born Linda Ann Hopkins; July 25, 1976)[2] is an American former pornographic actress who was the Penthouse Pet of the Month for February 2000 and is an inductee of the NightMoves, AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.

[9] At age 18, she obtained a GED, briefly studied nursing at Boise State University, then received EMT certification from a local vocational school.

[16] Patrick retired from shooting scenes in the adult industry in 2008 but continues to operate her website, production company, and pursue other business ventures.

[18] Tera Patrick starred in an Indonesian mainstream horror film Rintihan Kuntilanak Perawan (Moaning of Virgin Ghost),[36] which was presented countrywide from October 14, 2010, through November 16, 2010.

[37] Patrick's memoir, Sinner Takes All,[1] co-written by journalist and author Carrie Borzillo, was published by Penguin imprint Gotham Books on January 5, 2010.

"[38] After a three-year relationship, Patrick married musician and fellow porn actor Evan Seinfeld in a small ceremony in Las Vegas on January 9, 2004, where they were attending the 2004 AVN Awards show.

[39] Tera remains sole owner of her production company, TeraVision Inc.[40] Patrick gave birth to a girl on February 25, 2012.

[42] In an interview with Holly Randall on September 6, 2018, Patrick stated that she moved to Italy with her daughter, where she married an Italian defense attorney.