Litzy Lara Banuelos, professionally known as Emily Willis, is an American former adult film actress and model who was active in the industry from 2017 to 2023.
She debuted in 2017 and quickly rose to fame for her performances, earning multiple AVN Awards, including Female Performer of the Year in 2021, Penthouse Pet of the Month in May 2019, and numerous other accolades.
Her work spanned hundreds of scenes, establishing her as one of the industry’s leading performers before retiring due to health challenges.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Litzy Lara Banuelos
- Stage Name: Emily Willis
- Born: December 29, 1998
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: Argentina
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Latino
- Occupation: Former Adult Film Actress, Model
- Height: 1.65 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. Banuelos and Yesenia Lara Cooper
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million USD
Early Life and Education
Litzy Lara Banuelos was born on December 29, 1998, in Argentina. She was raised by her parents, Mr. Banuelos and Yesenia Lara Cooper, after her biological parents separated.
Her mother later married an American citizen, leading the family to relocate to St. George, Utah, United States, when she was seven years old.
She grew up in a modest environment in Utah, engaging in outdoor activities like hunting and fishing with her father figure. Her ethnicity is Latino, and her religion is Christianity.
Litzy graduated from high school a year early and briefly worked in door-to-door sales and retail in San Diego, California, before entering the adult industry. Specific higher education details are not publicly available.
Career
Emily Willis entered the adult film industry in 2017 at age 19, quickly gaining recognition for her versatility and performances.
She became a top performer, appearing in numerous productions and winning major awards, including AVN Female Performer of the Year (2021), multiple AVN Awards in 2022, and Penthouse Pet of the Month (May 2019).
Her career included high-profile scenes, mainstream media appearances, and a large social media following. She retired from performing around 2023 amid personal challenges, including substance issues leading to rehab admission in early 2024.
Social Media
- Instagram: @emilywillisx3
- TikTok: @realemilywillis
- X(Twitter): @emilywillisxoxo
Personal Life
Emily Willis is 27 years old and stands 1.65 m tall. She is single with no publicly known current relationship. Past relationships include brief mentions, such as dating Andre for about 1 month, but details remain limited.
She has no children. In February 2024, while in rehab for substance abuse treatment, she suffered cardiac arrest, leading to an anoxic brain injury.
As of 2026 updates, she remains permanently disabled, bedridden due to neurological injuries, nonverbal but able to make sounds and limited movements, under her mother’s care in Utah. A lawsuit against the rehab facility (Summit Malibu) for alleged negligence is ongoing, with a tentative settlement in progress and trial potentially in 2026.
Net Worth
Emily Willis’s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD. Her income primarily came from adult film performances, modeling, and scene fees during her active career.