Nichole Saphir has a confession to make. “I’m super shy,” the 26-year-old head-turner says. “I’ve always been very self-conscious.” In many ways that’s difficult to fathom. Whether she’s twerking at a pool party, surfing at Venice beach or dancing in the crowd at an indie alternative concert, Saphir is the peacock in any setting. Her cascading blonde locks and Baywatch body—alluringly-decorated with high-end tattoos—give off a vibe of self-assuredness she’s only now beginning to embrace. “I was an awkward little kid,” Saphir tells PornCrush. “I always thought I wasn't good enough, you know? But I will say this: since I've joined porn, it has helped my confidence tremendously.” Indeed, considering the feedback she’s receiving from directors and co-stars, Saphir should now be void of self-doubt. Just five months into her adult career, the former makeup artist has already worked for Reality Kings and Spizoo, tangled with Alex Jones and Jay Hefner in a BBG threesome and, wait for it … taken Dredd in her backdoor. With upcoming shoots with Mike Adriano, Owen Gray and others, Saphir’s star is certain to ascend right along with her swagger. “A lot of people have told me, ‘Oh wow! You’re really good at this,’” Saphir says. “They compliment me, which also boosts my confidence.”