Karlie Montana was born Jessica Beeman on May 14, 1986, in Phoenix, Arizona. She grew up in a typical suburban environment, where her first job at age 16 was at Cold Stone Creamery, an ice cream parlor. Little is widely known about her early education or family life, as she has kept those details private. Her ethnicity is a mix of Irish, German, and Native American descent, reflecting her diverse heritage, and she identifies as American. Professionally, she is known as Karlie Montana, though she has also been credited under variations like Karly Montana, Karli Montana, Karlee Montana, Karlye Montana, Carli Montana, and Janelle. Her entry into adult content began shortly after turning 18 in 2004, when an industry agent approached her while she was walking to a store in pajamas. Initially hesitant, she agreed to visit a set after the agent offered to buy her a pair of heels, and that night she performed her first solo scene, marking the start of her career. Karlie has worked with a range of prominent studios and websites, including Vivid, Hustler, Filly Films, FM Concepts, Evil Angel, Club Jenna, Elegant Angel, Kick Ass Pictures, Digital Playground, Girlfriends Films, Twistys, Penthouse, Brazzers, Naughty America, and Reality Kings. Her filmography exceeds 700 titles, with notable movies such as Anikka 2, Girl Crush Vol. 2, Lesbian Seductions Older/Younger Vol. 4, and Missing: A Lesbian Crime Story. She is best known for her lesbian scenes, solo performances, and occasional boy/girl content after 2012, with standout work in Women Seeking Women and Spying On Mommy.