Her first adult movie was for Ben Dover entitled Ben Dover's Butt Bangers Bonanza on her 18th birthday. She eventually became known for talking dirty during her scenes. In 2002 Jade became the star of Elegant Angel’s Buttwoman series.

In 2000 Layla appeared alongside British pornstar, Nadia, in the pornographic music video for Add N to X's single, "Plug Me In". Jade is a published writer of erotic literature, and in 2003 she began writing a column for AVN Insider. In the same year, she made her first appearance as a feature dancer in the United States. In 2004 Jade hosted the KSEXradio Listeners’ Choice Awards.

Jade retired as a performer in 2005, and subsequently closed her adult website, www.laylajade.com. However, she continued to produce and direct, and has her own production company, The House Of Jade Productions. Jade has described herself as bisexual.