Arabelle Raphael was born on February 27, 1989, in Paris, France, to parents of French, Tunisian, and Iranian-Jewish descent. At age five, she moved with her family to Oakland, California. She entered the adult industry in 2010, starting as a dancer and escort in the San Francisco Bay Area before making her film debut with Kink.com around 2013. Known for her heavily tattooed body and mixed heritage, Arabelle has become a standout figure in alternative pornography, often embracing her unique look and challenging industry stereotypes.