In January 2015, shortly after leaving her job at a restaurant, Mia Khalifa transitioned into the adult film industry, encouraged by a customer’s suggestion. She quickly became one of the most recognized names in the industry. By that time, she had already become the top-rated performer on a major adult streaming platform. However, in a recent interview, Mia Khalifa revealed that she earned a total of only $12,000 (approximately Rs 8.5 lakhs) during her time in the industry.
In an interview with Megan Abbott, Khalifa addressed several misconceptions about her past career. “There’s a lot of misinformation online, with many still believing that I am involved in the industry. I haven’t been part of it for over five years,” she explained. She also clarified the earnings she made from her brief time in the industry, revealing that the financial rewards were far less than people assume.
In a video she posted on social media, she shared how challenging it was to re-enter the workforce after leaving her previous career. “Many think I made millions, but that’s far from reality. My total earnings were around $12,000, and I never received any more after leaving,” Khalifa explained. She also shared the difficulty of finding a regular job after she departed from the industry, describing the experience as daunting. Despite the misconceptions, she acknowledged that she never expected to make millions.
People think I’m racking in millions from p0rn. Completely untrue. I made a TOTAL of around $12,000 in the industry and never saw a penny again after that. Difficulty finding a normal job after quitting p0rn was… scary. Full interview here: https://t.co/xHK7SmhfrY pic.twitter.com/fwJlyzHznq
— Mia K. (@miakhalifa) August 12, 2019
Mia Khalifa Revealed Her Income from Adult Film Industry
According to the NY Post, after leaving the adult film industry, Mia Khalifa pursued a career in sports presenting, a field she hopes to continue working in. Reflecting on her journey, she emphasized, “Everyone deserves a second chance. We all have pasts we’re not necessarily proud of.”
