One of Porn’s True Beauties
Dana Kunath came into this world on June 28, 1959 in Huntington Beach, California, which is where she was raised and went to school. However, in her teen years, she really began to blossom. Her natural beauty became a big advantage especially after she finished school. Raven haired, natural 38DD breasts, a sensual look with eyes that would have melted the iceberg the Titantic slammed into, a provocative smile and very tall (5’ 10”) with long legs, she was quite a stunning picture to say the least.
One thing Dana proved was that not all California girls were blondes with blue eyes. Having all those qualities in one sexy package, she began to do pinup and nude modeling for a variety of magazines. It didn’t take long for her to get a lot of reaction as one of the most beautiful women in magazines. That popularity led to her doing some Swedish Erotica shorts in 1980-81, but it would only be the beginning for this budding star.
She got quickly noticed in these film shorts not only for her beauty, but also for her all out, enthusiastic sexuality. With what some called her European look that led to the name change of the French sounding Bridgette Monet. Her first starring role would come in the 1982 porn classic “I Like to Watch”. While her acting skills were not the greatest, her looks, incredible body and all out desire for steamy, hot sex more than made up for it. She did most of her boy/girl scenes with boyfriend Dave Cannon and there was no mistaking the nuclear reaction taking place when these two were in front of the camera. Bridgette also got her first taste of girl/girl sex with Lisa De Leeuw in “I Like to Watch”. At the time it was called the hottest girl/girl scene on film. But when you have two women who are total naturals at what they do and like what they do, how could that scene not be a powerhouse?
The exposure in that film created an immediate popularity bringing about a string of great films like “Talk Dirty To Me”, “Letters of Love”, “Bodacious Ta Ta’s” and one of the very first all girl films “Girls That Love Girls” with Lisa De Leeuw, Little Oral Annie and Bunny Bleu among the ladies enjoying the pleasures of another woman. Once again Bridgette’s performance in that film would continue to prove that when it came to sex, man or woman, Bridgette was very hard to top, or should we better say, stop.
In her career Ms. Monet did only about 80 films, but she left an indelible mark on the industry. She also did a big nude spread for Playboy in 1984 as “Dana Cannon the Porn Princess”. Her star had risen to the top and as we mentioned, while not the best when it came to dialogue and acting, her smoldering sexual performances and looks totally overshadowed her lack of acting skills. She was considered a class act, liked by everyone, a total pro on the set never creating problems. She left the business in 1986, but would make an occasional return. In 1989 she made her final film, “Shame on Shanna” with Ona Zee, Shanna McCullough, John Leslie and Ron Jeremy. After the film was finished, Ms. Monet left the industry altogether at the age of 30 and never looked back.
After leaving the porn scene Bridgette reverted back to her given birth name and returned to college. She was studying medicine and was hoping to get into the sports medicine field. Today this beauty would be 62 and reportedly is living in the San Diego area and doing well. While inclusion into the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame has eluded Ms. Monet thus far, many of her performances are true classics. Hopefully both organizations will recognize Ms. Monet in the future. Many of her films have been reissued on DVD including a few in the Swedish Erotica and Blue Vanity series.
To see one of porn’s most beautiful, and most sexual women check out some of the classic films we have mentioned. In addition there is also a very active fan website www.bridgettemonetxxx.com you can visit. If you are not already, you will become an instant fan of one of the golden age of porn’s best performers, Bridgette Monet, who left us with some sizzling memories.
Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN
