‘I was literally crossing my fingers,” says Eve Sweet, recalling the moment just before her name echoed through the Theater Amsterdam and she walked onstage to be crowned 2025 Euro XMAs Female Performer of the Year. “I was thinking, ‘Please, I worked very hard for this.’”
Indeed, the Eve Sweet who ascended to the stage amid thunderous applause, and who exudes a reserved elegance that quickly gives way to warmth as she speaks with XBIZ, has come a long way since her career began.
‘A presence you don’t forget’
In 2020, in the wake of both the COVID-19 pandemic and personal upheaval, Sweet was living and modeling in Barcelona. Feeling ready to evolve into the next version of herself, she was looking for a new sense of purpose when an unexpected opportunity arose with a Paris-based adult company.
“I didn’t know anything about the industry,” she admits. “I love sex, but it was never my idea to turn it into a career. My confidence in my body was zero at that time.”
Still, she accepted the job — and what was supposed to be a simple solo shoot ended up changing everything.
“I married the producer,” Sweet recounts, smiling ironically. “Now we’re divorced, but I guess you could say that what brought me into this industry was the hope of love.”
Sweet’s career gained momentum almost immediately. Within her first year, she filmed for major European studios including Hentaied, Parasited, Dorcel, and Tushy, showcasing a natural sensuality and quiet strength that stood out on screen.
Her work quickly caught the attention of Vixen Media Group, which would ultimately become her creative home.
“She’s got a presence you don’t forget, the kind that owns the room before the cameras even start rolling,” says Mike Moz, head of casting for Vixen. “Her body of work with Vixen says it all, and it’s easy to see why she’s respected in the industry and celebrated around the world. We’re proud to keep creating with her and excited for what’s ahead.”
Now entering her third exclusive contract with the studio, Sweet still sounds slightly in awe of how far she’s come.
“Vixen created my name,” Sweet says plainly. “They raised me up and made me a star. I am who I am thanks to them.”
Vixen director Julia Grandi says it’s been a privilege to watch Sweet evolve, over the last few years, into the performer she is today.
“We’ve shot so many amazing projects together, from “The Long Con” and “Hotel Vixen 2,” to her Vixen Angel crowning in Paris,” says Grandi. “Seeing how much she’s grown into such a strong and confident woman, both on set and off, has been incredible. Reaching this level and being named Performer of the Year is something that makes me truly proud. She deserves every bit of it.”
Among Friends
For Eve Sweet, the 2025 Euro XMAs ceremony in Amsterdam carried a special kind of energy. The last time she had won an award had been in Los Angeles, but the celebration had felt muted because she was so far from home.
“I was sad I couldn’t celebrate it with my friends,” she remembers. “Honestly, I was pretty much alone.”
In Amsterdam, the experience was the opposite.
“All my friends were there!” she gushes. “The people who love me, the people who support me, the people who work with me — all these people who started off as people I work with but then became very close friends. It was beautiful to share the moment with them. I felt very loved and cared for.”
That sense of camaraderie is characteristic of Sweet, who is known for being supportive of her fellow performers.
“Working with other people is very beautiful,” she explains. “Even when you meet someone new, you are exchanging energy. It’s intimate energy, and it’s very personal.
“That’s why I don’t collab with many people,” she adds. “Because it’s too intimate for me. I’m giving you myself. At first, I can be a bit reserved, but little by little, I open myself up.”
Asked if she has favorite co-stars, Sweet mentions Troy Francisco, Johnny Sins, Manuel Ferrara and Christian Clay, as well as Hope Heaven, Ashby Winter and other rising stars she now considers friends.
“There are many people I stay in very close contact with,” she says.
When working with new people, Sweet says, she tires never to judge her co-stars in advance.
“I don’t look them up online, and I don’t ask anyone about their experiences,” she shares. “If one person had a bad experience, that doesn’t mean I will. I want to have my own first impression.”
Life Beyond the Set
Since so much of Sweet’s time is spent traveling, she is intentional about finding practices and activities to help her stay grounded and maintain a sense of balance.
“I love meditating, writing in my journal and reading books,” she says. “I work out with my trainer and take French courses two times per week. I love cinema. I love museums. I love good food, hanging out with my friends and taking them to great restaurants. I love talking with them about my life.”
Nothing lights her up quite like talking about her dog, however. Loki makes frequent appearances on her social media, and she practically glows when talking about him.
“He’s my biggest support ever,” she says. “I’ve had him since he was a month and a half old. Now he’s seven and I try to bring him everywhere with me. Right now, he’s in the hotel room waiting for me to come back. When I’m with him, I feel like I’m home. I feel blessed.
“It doesn’t matter how much work I have, I will still take him out to play with the ball for at least an hour and a half,” she laughs. “He deserves his own time.”
Paying It Forward
Sweet’s calendar remains packed. She has a mini documentary in the works for Belgian television. She is set to continue her collaboration with Vixen, including upcoming shoots in Los Angeles, and she is preparing to sign on as a brand ambassador for the studio. She also recently secured her working visa, a key step for future projects in the U.S.
“I am very excited to be able to represent the brand,” she enthuses. “I never thought I would get there. I feel very honored.”
As a way of giving back, Sweet is also exploring ways to share her knowledge and insights with new performers.
“One of my projects is all about teaching women how to make it in the industry, how to deal with it emotionally and professionally,” she says. “To keep being a good person inside and keep doing things from your heart — this is how I built my career. I would love to share what I know because I had to learn by myself. Having someone who can talk about it can be very significant.”
Her advice to newcomers is simple but profound.
“Don’t worry if you don’t win awards right away,” she says. “Each time I was nominated and didn’t win, I doubted myself and thought, ‘Maybe my body is not enough, maybe my beauty is not enough, maybe I’m not a good actress.’ But the truth is, work hard and your time will come.”
