LOS ANGELES, CA – December 10 2025 – One of the most dynamic multi-hyphenates in modern adult cinema, Seth Gamble has earned over 40 nominations for the 2026 XMA Awards, recognizing his work as a performer, actor, director, and writer across many of the industry’s leading studios. The wide-ranging recognition underscores his continued creative evolution and his influence on both narrative and performance-driven adult entertainment.
Gamble’s accolades begin with an impressive range of performing and acting nominations, including Male Performer of the Year, Best Lead Actor for his turn in Synthesis (Digital Playground), and Best Supporting Actor for Breadcrumbs (Wicked). His performance in the three-way scene with Emma Hix and Lexi Luna in Breadcrumbs also earned a nomination for Best Sex Scene – Drama Movie. Gamble’s intensity and connection-driven approach further received honors for Best Sex Scene – Couples-Themed Movie alongside Vicki Chase and Sarah Arabic for M.I.L.F.S 2 (Dorcel).
His work across vignette, showcase, featurette, and specialty scenes also drew significant attention. Highlights include Best Sex Scene – Vignette with Vanna Bardot and Codey Steele for Double Trouble (Luxeplayhouse), with Lilly Bell for Nocturna (LucidFlix), and with Stella Luxx for Elements (LucidFlix). He was also nominated for Best Sex Scene – Performer Showcase for his performance with Jennifer White and Vince Karter in Hollywood Whore: A Jennifer White Showcase Film (Elegant Angel).
Additional honors recognize his work in dramatic and featurette scenes, including nominations for The Party’s Over with Hailey Rose and Nick Strokes, Heard Too Much with Charlotte Sins and Codey Steele, and Locked in a Nightmare with Ember Snow and Vince Karter (Pure Taboo/Adult Time).
Gamble’s impact on major “career first” scenes also stood out, earning nominations for performances with Chanel Camryn and Zac Wild in Quiver Queen: Chanel Camryn ’90s Theme Showcase (Bang!), Ember Snow and Vince Karter in Locked in a Nightmare, and a massive ensemble performance with Jennifer White, Hollywood Cash, Manny Coco, Charles Dera, Damon Dice, Choccolate God, Eddie Jaye, Alex Jones, Vince Karter, Nade Nasty, Scotty P, Musa Phoenix, Slim Poke, Milan Ponjevic, Victor Ray, Derek Savage, Donny Sins, Jax Slayher, Lexington Steele, among others in Hollywood Whore: A Jennifer White Showcase Film (Elegant Angel).
Gamble also received a nomination for Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Mixed) for Dorcel’s monumental Strip, performing alongside Blake Blossom, Clara Mia, Nicole Doshi, Nicole Vaunt, and Isiah Maxwell.
In addition to his performing and acting accolades, Gamble’s directorial achievements were recognized with honors across several major films. His Wicked Pictures blockbuster Once Upon a Time in the Valley earned ten nominations, including Best Picture, Best Drama Movie, and Best Directing – Individual Work for Gamble. The film also received nominations for Best Lead Actress (Jennifer White), Best Supporting Actor (Ken Feels), Best Screenplay (Gamble & Melissa Monet), Best Cinematography and Best Editing (Siren Obscura), Best Art Direction (Claudia Ross), and Best Sex Scene – Drama Movie featuring Stella Luxx, Jennifer White, and Parker Ambrose.
His Wicked Pictures feature Clout also earned multiple nominations, including Best Drama Movie, Best Directing – Individual Work, and Best Sex Scene – Drama Movie featuring Anna Claire Clouds, Maddy May, and Isiah Maxwell.
Gamble’s work with LucidFlix continued its critical success, with Elements and Nocturna each receiving nominations for Best Vignette Movie, while his featurette The Birthday Slasher (Digital Playground) was nominated for Best Featurette and received additional recognition for the Best Sex Scene – Featurette starring Liz Jordan and Parker Ambrose. His Pure Taboo/Adult Time drama Not Again earned nominations for Best Featurette and Best Sex Scene – Featurette starring Penny Barber, Kenna James, and Charles Dera.
Gamble also earned recognition for Director of the Year — Body of Work (Narrative), a testament to his prolific creative output across genres and formats. He capped off this year’s recognition with a fan-nominated honor for Fav Male Star.
Reflecting on the nominations, Gamble shared, “I’m deeply humbled by this recognition, and I couldn’t be more grateful to every studio, director, crew member, actor, and performer who trusted me this year. None of this happens alone. Whether I’m in front of the camera or behind it, my goal is always to help tell meaningful stories, elevate my scene partners, and push our industry forward creatively and collaboratively. I’m surrounded by incredibly talented people, and sharing these nominations with them means everything to me.”
Peer voting is now open on the industry-only social network XBIZ.net.
The 2026 XMA Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California, and serve as the grand finale to a week filled with industry events, including XBIZ Expo, XBIZ LA and X3 Expo.
