Mia Khalifa is a Lebanese-American former adult film actress who gained global recognition despite her extremely short 3-month career in 2014. She became the most searched performer on Pornhub within just two months of her debut and was named Pornhub’s No.1 Porn Star of 2015.
Profile
Her real name is Sarah Joe Chamoun, born on February 10, 1993, making her 31 years old. Originally from Lebanon with U.S. citizenship, she stands 157cm tall, weighs 55kg, with measurements of 86-66-91cm.
She also used alternative names including Mia Callista, Mia K., and Sarah Chamone.
Pre-Debut Background
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Texas at El Paso. Raised Catholic, she has been non-practicing since 2015.
She married her high school sweetheart in 2011 but divorced in 2016. Later, she married Swedish chef Robert Sandberg in 2019, but they separated in 2020.
Career Highlights
Debuting with BangBros in 2014, she appeared in approximately 12 films during her brief 3-month career. A controversial hijab scene particularly drew attention and catapulted her to fame.
Just two months after her debut, she ranked #1 on Pornhub in December 2014. Despite announcing her retirement in January 2015, she remained one of the most searched performers worldwide from 2016 to 2018.
Notable works include “Ho in Headlights” (2014), “Petite Teens 18” (2015), and “Bangbros Clips” (2014-2015).
Awards and Rankings
She was named Pornhub’s No.1 Porn Star in 2015 and became xHamster’s most-searched actress in 2016 and 2017. Even three years after retirement, she remained Pornhub’s most searched actress in 2018.
Loaded Magazine ranked her #5 in “World’s 10 Most Notorious Porn Stars” in 2016, establishing her as one of the most impactful figures in the industry’s history.
Cultural and Social Impact
Artists including Timeflies and iLoveFriday released songs named after her. iLoveFriday’s “Mia Khalifa” (2018) became a viral TikTok hit with over 4 million uses.
She was featured in Lebanese beer brand Almaza’s advertising campaign and became a global meme figure on TikTok and social platforms. She frequently appears as a subject of political and cultural debates in the Middle East, wielding significant influence.
Post-Retirement Activities
After retirement, she worked as a sports commentator at Complex Networks (Out of Bounds, 2017-2018). In 2023, she founded the jewelry and lifestyle brand “Sheytan,” achieving success as an entrepreneur.
She has earned an estimated $6M+ on OnlyFans and invests in fashion and beauty brands, as well as multiple startups.
Social Activism and Influence
She is known as an activist for Palestinian rights, sex workers’ rights, and women’s empowerment. She actively engages in Middle Eastern politics, women’s rights, and refugee support, demonstrating significant social influence.
Hobbies and Lifestyle
In 2020, she publicly disclosed undergoing breast augmentation and rhinoplasty. She has tattoos of the Lebanese anthem lyrics and the Lebanese Forces cross, showing her political solidarity.
She dated Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco from 2021 to 2022 but is currently single.
Social Media and Official Information
On Instagram, she operates as @miakhalifa with 28 million followers, sharing lifestyle and activism content. On Twitter (X), she has 5.2 million followers as @miakhalifa, and on TikTok, an impressive 40 million followers, making her an influencer with overwhelming reach.
She is also active on YouTube, Twitch, Patreon, and OnlyFans, thriving across diverse platforms.
Summary
Mia Khalifa is a rare phenomenon who rose to industry No.1 status in just 3 months and continues to maintain global influence after retirement. Currently, as a social media personality with 28M+ Instagram followers, sports commentator, jewelry brand founder, and activist, she has achieved success across multiple fields. As one of the most impactful figures in the industry’s history, she continues to wield significant cultural influence today.
