Jane Esther Hamilton (born October 27,1956) was an American erotic actress and director who performed under the name Veronica Hart during the Golden Age of Porn.

Hamilton graduated from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 1979 with a degree in theatre. After graduation, she spent time in England and pursued mainstream careers in both modeling and acting.

It was after an unfortunate accident with a coffee urn, which scarred one side of her body, that she decided to make adult movies; beginning in 1980 and continuing actively until 1984. Veronica Hart is best known for her performances in Amanda, by Night and Scent of Heather . Today, she directs and produces adult films, while making occasional (non-sexual) cameos in both mainstream and adult productions.