22nd AVN Awards

The 22nd AVN Awards ceremony, a prestigious event in the adult film industry, was held on January 8, 2005, at the Venetian Hotel Grand Ballroom in Paradise, Nevada. Organized by Adult Video News (AVN), this ceremony is often referred to as the Oscars of porn, celebrating the best in adult entertainment.

During this remarkable night, nearly one hundred awards were presented, honoring films released between October 1, 2003, and September 30, 2004. The event was produced and directed by Gary Miller and was televised in the United States by Playboy TV, bringing the excitement of the awards to a wider audience.

Comedian Thea Vidale made her debut as the host of the ceremony, sharing the stage with adult film star Savanna Samson. The highlight of the evening was the film The Masseuse, which took home an impressive seven awards, including the coveted Best Film. Other notable winners included The Collector with four awards, and Bella Loves Jenna, In the Garden of Shadows, 1 Night in Paris, and Stuntgirl, each securing three awards.