Mia Khalifa Net Worth (Money & Salary)

How much is Mia Khalifa worth?

A Lebanese-American actress, social media influencer, sports commentator, webcam model, and former adult actress, Mia Khalifa has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Her rise to fame in the adult film industry sparked considerable backlash in the Middle East, primarily due to the strict Islamic prohibitions against such content, especially following a video in which she wore a hijab. This video led to numerous death threats directed at her.

After leaving the adult industry behind, Mia has successfully transitioned into a lucrative career as a social media influencer, amassing 25 million followers on Instagram alone. She is also known to be one of the highest earners on OnlyFans, having reportedly made around $6 million since she joined the platform.

What was Mia Khalifa’s earnings from adult films?

In a revealing August 2019 interview, Mia shared that throughout her entire adult film career, she earned a mere $12,000, a surprisingly low sum given her significant fame.

By 2020, Khalifa expressed her regret regarding her brief involvement in the adult industry during TikTok videos, stating that the 11 films she starred in at 21 continue to haunt her and she hopes “no other girl has to go through that.” In support of her, fans launched an online petition titled “Justice for Mia Khalifa,” which has gathered over 1.5 million signatures in an effort to have her adult content removed.

Background Information

Born on February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon, Mia Khalifa, whose birth name is Sarah Joe Chamoun, relocated to the United States in January 2001 due to the conflict in South Lebanon. Raised in a conservative Catholic household, she has since distanced herself from that faith. Growing up in Montgomery County, Maryland, she participated in lacrosse at Northwest High School. After experiencing bullying at Northwest, particularly following the 9/11 attacks, Mia transferred to Massanutten Military Academy. Khalifa then went on to study at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she worked briefly as a briefcase girl on a local Spanish-language game show akin to “Deal or No Deal.” She earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and, upon graduating, moved to Miami to work as a nude model.

Career in Adult Film

Entering the adult film industry in October 2014, Mia Khalifa quickly rose to prominence, being ranked the #1 adult star globally by December of that same year. Her foray into adult films, however, was short-lived, with all her films produced over a brief three-month span. Nowadays, she still performs occasionally as a webcam model and runs a successful calendar business. Khalifa’s involvement in the industry attracted criticism particularly in the Middle East, not only due to the religious prohibitions but also for wearing a hijab in one of her videos, which resulted in death threats and the cessation of communication with her parents. This controversy catapulted her to number five on the “World’s 10 Most Notorious Porn Stars” list by “Loaded” magazine in July 2016.

Khalifa entered into a long-term contract with Bang…In early 2015, Khalifa entered into a contract with Bang Bros to star in multiple adult films each month. Yet, just two weeks later, she decided to withdraw from the industry, largely influenced by the unfavorable attention she encountered.

Following her departure from adult films, Khalifa transitioned to a role as a paralegal and bookkeeper in Miami, all while amassing a significant social media following. This growth enabled her to evolve into a social media personality and webcam model. Additionally, she has taken on the role of a sports commentator. She operates a YouTube channel, live streams on Twitch, and provides exclusive photos, merchandise, and content on Patreon. From October 2017 to February 2018, she hosted “Out of Bounds,” a daily sports show on Complex News alongside Gilbert Arenas, and starting in July 2018, she co-hosted “SportsBall” with Tyler Coe, concluding on October 30, 2018.

Social Media

Currently, Mia Khalifa boasts approximately six million followers on Twitter, 26 million on Instagram, and 40 million on TikTok. Through her social media platforms, she shares her support for her favorite sports teams. Given her extensive audience, it is plausible that her earnings from sponsored posts range between $500,000 and $1 million annually.

Legal Issues

In July 2020, Mia Khalifa received a cease and desist order from Bang Bros regarding purportedly defamatory comments she made about the company and the adult industry. Khalifa maintained that Jordan Sibbs, an executive at BangBros, deceived her into participating in an erotic photo shoot while donned in a hijab and wielding replica firearms, falsely claiming to be a photographer for “Vogue.” She asserted that the photos, which gained notoriety, were posted on the Bang Bros website without her approval. In a tweet, she expressed: “I just want B*angbros to stop actively putting me in harm’s way by promoting my 6-year-old videos like they’re new, making millions of ppl think I’m still active. The death threats are emotionally crippling; I haven’t felt safe even going to the grocery store alone in years.”

Personal Life

Mia Khalifa wed her high school sweetheart in February 2011, but they parted ways in 2016.

In March 2019, she became engaged to Robert Sandberg, a Swedish chef. He shared on Instagram: “We went to Chicago this weekend and had a wonderful dinner at Smyth. I proposed to @miakhalifa and she said YES! The ring was hidden in a bowl of dried ingredients and came out as a ‘new serving’.” However, in April 2020, she revealed that their wedding plans were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Khalifa is known to support the English Premier League team, West Ham United.

In July 2015, Mia publicly criticized NFL player Duke Williams for sending her a stream of flirtatious Direct Messages via Twitter.