Chloe Cherry, known for her work in adult entertainment and her role in HBO's Euphoria, is preparing to release her memoir, Somewhere Dark and Hot, in February 2027. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, will detail her life experiences, including her origins in a small Midwestern town, her entry into the adult industry, and her struggles with mental health.

Memoir Details and Career Trajectory

Cherry's upcoming memoir, Somewhere Dark and Hot, is scheduled for publication by Simon & Schuster in February 2027. The book will cover her life before achieving Hollywood success, her experiences of being "boxed in," and her perspective of having no regrets. The memoir recounts Cherry's journey from an 18-year-old runaway who arrived in Miami in 2015, where she began her adult career represented by Hussie Models. She later relocated to Los Angeles and became a Spiegler Girl, accumulating over 200 scenes before the 2020 pandemic.

Author CT Jones, who interviewed Cherry for Rolling Stone, relayed that the book will cover "her time living in model homes, the porn sets where she worked, and her struggles with mental health, eating disorders and drug abuse." Cherry expressed to Rolling Stone that the memoir is an effort to present a version of herself beyond her persona as an adult performer. She stated, "I don’t understand why, whenever any character or real-life human is a sex worker that suddenly becomes just all they are to people. Nobody can see anything past that."

Cherry's transition to mainstream entertainment began in 2022 with her debut in the second season of the HBO teen drama Euphoria. She played Faye Valentine, the girlfriend of drug dealer Custer. This role was considered a "breakout" performance, leading Faye to become one of the show’s main characters by season three and contributing to Cherry's mainstream recognition. In the same year, she announced her retirement from adult entertainment.

Mainstream Projects and Inspirations

Beyond Euphoria, Cherry has appeared in several independent mainstream projects. These include www.RachelOrmont.com (2024), Blood Barn (2025), and Find Your Friends (2025). She also featured in the 2024 music video for Charli XCX's song "360." Cherry has cited authors David Sedaris, Ottessa Moshfegh, and Hunter S. Thompson as her literary inspirations.

Euphoria, which also served as a launching pad for actors Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi, concluded its run in May at the end of its third season. There was a four-year break between seasons two and three, partly attributed to conflicting production schedules among the show’s stars. The full cast of Euphoria included Cherry, Zendaya, Elordi, Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Martha Kelly, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Toby Wallace, and Colman Domingo.

Cherry's entry into the Hollywood film industry and subsequent strike action by SAG-AFTRA has been a topic of discussion. She stated, "I can't talk about Euphoria or any current or past Hollywood projects that I've done. I stand in solidarity with my union and what they are fighting for." She further commented on the timing of her entry into the industry coinciding with the strike, noting, "It’s really weird timing for me. I got into the industry and there's suddenly a strike. It's really weird. But, the writers and actors have to stand in solidarity during this important time."

Key Facts

  • Chloe Cherry's memoir, Somewhere Dark and Hot, is scheduled for publication in February 2027 by Simon & Schuster.
  • The memoir will detail her life before Hollywood, her adult industry career, and struggles with mental health, eating disorders, and drug abuse.
  • Cherry began her adult career in Miami in 2015, represented by Hussie Models, and later became a Spiegler Girl in Los Angeles, completing over 200 scenes.
  • She gained mainstream recognition for her role as Faye Valentine in HBO's Euphoria, debuting in season two in 2022, and announced her retirement from adult entertainment the same year.
  • Cherry has appeared in independent mainstream projects such as www.RachelOrmont.com (2024), Blood Barn (2025), Find Your Friends (2025), and Charli XCX's "360" music video (2024).
  • Euphoria concluded its run in May at the end of season three, following a four-year break between seasons two and three.