Mia Khalifa Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Mia Khalifa’s net worth?

With a net worth of $8 million, Mia Khalifa stands out as a Lebanese-American actress, social media personality, sports commentator, webcam model, and former adult actress. Her rise in the adult industry attracted criticism particularly in the Middle East due to the strict prohibitions of the Islamic religion on such acts, compounded by her wearing a hijab in one of her videos, which led to a cascade of death threats aimed at her.

Since leaving the adult film industry, Mia has successfully transitioned to earning millions as a social media influencer, with an impressive Instagram following of 25 million. Additionally, she is reported to be among the highest earners on OnlyFans, raking in approximately $6 million since she joined the platform.

How much money did Mia Khalifa make doing adult movies?

During an August 2019 interview, Mia revealed that throughout her adult career, she earned only $12,000—a significantly low figure considering her lasting fame.

In 2020, Khalifa expressed her regrets surrounding her brief involvement in the adult industry during TikTok videos, sharing that the 11 adult films she starred in at the age of 21 still haunt her. She voiced a desire for “no girl to experience what she went through, as no one should.” This led to her fans initiating an online petition titled “Justice for Mia Khalifa,” which has garnered over 1.5 million signatures aimed at removing her adult videos.

Early Life

Born on February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon, Mia Khalifa, known as Mia Callista, was given the name Sarah Joe Chamoun at birth. Her family relocated to the United States in January 2001 due to the conflicts in South Lebanon. Mia describes her upbringing as being in a very conservative Catholic household, though she no longer practices the faith. Growing up in Montgomery County, Maryland, she played lacrosse at Northwest High School. After facing bullying at Northwest, particularly following the September 11 attacks, she transferred to Massanutten Military Academy. Khalifa later attended the University of Texas at El Paso and briefly worked as a briefcase girl on a local Spanish-language game show akin to “Deal or No Deal” during her college years. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and eventually moved to Miami to pursue work as a nude model.

Adult Career

Mia Khalifa began her career in the adult film industry in October 2014, achieving the ranking of the #1 adult star by December of that year. Despite her rapid rise, her adult film pursuits lasted only three months. Today, she still occasionally performs as a webcam model while also running a successful calendar business. Her rise in popularity was met with backlash in the Middle East due to the conflicts with Islamic law and the wearing of a hijab in one of her videos, which led to her receiving death threats and a cessation of communication with her parents. This controversy ultimately earned her the fifth spot on the list of “The World’s 10 Most Notorious Porn Stars” by the men’s magazine “Loaded” in July 2016.

Khalifa signed a long-term contract with BangIn early 2015, Khalifa signed with Bang Bros to star in several adult films each month. Nevertheless, she reconsidered and quit just two weeks later due to the unfavorable attention she encountered.

After leaving the adult industry, Khalifa worked as a paralegal and bookkeeper in Miami, all while amassing a significant following on social media. This eventually enabled her to pivot into a role as a social media personality and webcam model. Additionally, she has found success as a sports commentator, operates a YouTube channel, and live streams on Twitch. Khalifa also offers photos, merchandise, and exclusive content for sale on Patreon. From October 2017 to February 2018, she hosted the daily sports show “Out of Bounds” on Complex News alongside Gilbert Arenas. Furthermore, she co-hosted “SportsBall” with Tyler Coe starting in July 2018, with the final episode airing on October 30, 2018.

Social Media

Mia Khalifa boasts around six million followers on Twitter, 26 million on Instagram, and an impressive 40 million on TikTok. She frequently promotes her favorite sports teams through her social media platforms. Given her considerable following, it is estimated that she could earn between $500,000 and $1 million annually through sponsored social media posts.

Legal Issues

Bang Bros. issued Mia Khalifa a cease and desist order in July 2020 regarding what they claimed were defamatory remarks she made about the company and the adult industry. Khalifa alleged that BangBros executive Jordan Sibbs tricked her into participating in an erotic photo shoot where she wore a hijab and held replica guns, under the guise of being a “Vogue” photographer. She contended that those controversial photos were published on the Bang Bros website without her permission. Khalifa tweeted: “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 married her high school sweetheart in February 2011, but they divorced in 2016.

In March 2019, she became engaged to her boyfriend, Swedish chef Robert Sandberg. He shared on his 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, Khalifa announced that they were postponing their wedding plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Khalifa supports West Ham United, a club in the English Premier League.

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