Mia Khalifa (born February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon) is one of the most recognizable and controversial figures to emerge from the adult entertainment industry. Her family emigrated to the United States in 2001, settling in Maryland. She attended the University of Texas at El Paso, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in History. In late 2014, at age 21, she entered the adult industry — a decision that would make her one of the most searched performers in the world within just three months.

Mia's brief but explosive career spanned only approximately three months (October 2014 – January 2015), during which she filmed around 12 scenes. Despite this remarkably short tenure, a particular scene featuring religious attire sparked massive international controversy, resulted in death threats, and catapulted her to unprecedented notoriety. By early 2015, she ranked as the #1 most-searched performer on major adult platforms — a position she held despite having already left the industry.

Since leaving adult entertainment, Mia has reinvented herself multiple times. She worked as a paralegal and bookkeeper, became a sports commentator (notably for Rooster Teeth's sports division), launched a successful social media career, and became an outspoken critic of the adult industry. She has been vocal about feeling exploited, the minimal compensation she received, and the lasting impact on her life. Her advocacy has brought attention to performer rights and industry practices.

As of 2026, at age 33, Mia Khalifa is primarily known as a social media personality with over 25 million Instagram followers, a TikTok creator, and an advocate for various causes. She has done OnlyFans content (non-explicit) and continues to monetize her massive following while distancing herself from her adult past. She was briefly married to Robert Sandberg (2019–2021) and has been in subsequent relationships. Estimated net worth: $5–8 million from social media, brand deals, and content creation.