Mia Khalifa, a prominent social media personality and former adult film actress, has captured significant public attention. Her life story is a compelling mix of unexpected career shifts, controversies, and personal triumphs.
Biography/Wiki
Born Sarah Joe Chamoun on February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon, Mia Khalifa’s life took an interesting turn. She spent her childhood attending a private French school in Beirut, mastering both French and English. Following the South Lebanon conflict in 2001, her family relocated to the United States, settling in Montgomery County, Maryland. Raised Catholic, she is no longer religious.
Her high school years involved playing lacrosse, though she faced bullying. After high school, she attended Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia before pursuing higher education in Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Physical Appearance
Mia Khalifa stands at 157 cm (5 feet 2 inches) and weighs approximately 55 kg (121 lbs). She has black eyes and dark brown hair.
Family
Details about her immediate family members remain undisclosed. She married her high school sweetheart in February 2011, living in Florida before their divorce in 2016. In 2019, she married Robert Sandberg, an American chef, but this marriage also ended in divorce in 2020.
Relationships/Affairs
Mia Khalifa has been linked to several high-profile individuals. Rumors of a relationship with rapper Lil Yachty circulated. In 2022, she began a relationship with Puerto Rican rapper and singer Jhayco.
Career
Before entering the adult film industry, Mia Khalifa held various jobs, including bartending and modeling. She even appeared as a briefcase girl on a Spanish-language TV game show. After graduation, she moved to Miami for nude modeling.
Her foray into the adult film industry in October 2014 brought sudden fame, particularly after a scene involving a hijab. This scene generated immense online traffic (around 1.5 million views) and made her the most-searched adult performer on Pornhub. Despite signing a contract with BangBros, she quit after two weeks due to the overwhelming negative attention.
After leaving the adult film industry, Mia Khalifa worked as a paralegal and bookkeeper. She also ventured into webcam modeling, sports commentary, and eventually, fashion design. In July 2023, she launched Sheytan, an apparel and jewelry store.
Controversies
The hijab scene in her adult film sparked significant outrage in the Muslim world, leading to online death threats and criticism from religious figures. Her family also distanced themselves due to the controversy. In October 2023, she was fired by Playboy magazine and lost a podcast deal due to her social media posts supporting Palestine during the Israel-Hamas conflict. A later tweet expressing support for Palestinians was also met with backlash.
In September 2024, a tweet commenting on Dave Grohl’s infidelity also caused controversy.
Car Collection
Mia Khalifa owns an impressive collection of luxury vehicles including:
| Car | Approximate Value (Illustrative) |
|---|---|
| Bentley Continental GT | High |
| Ferrari California T | High |
| BMW 5 Series | Medium |
| BMW M4 | Medium |
| Jeep Wrangler | Medium |
| Ferrari F12 Berlinetta | High |
| Audi R8 Spyder | High |
Favourite Things
- Sports: American Football and Lacrosse
- Football Team: Florida State Seminoles Football
- Football Player: Braxton Miller
- Ice Hockey Player: André Burakovsky
Net Worth
As of 2018, Mia Khalifa’s net worth was estimated at around $4 million. (Note: This figure is likely significantly higher now).
Facts
- She enjoys smoking and drinking.
- Before her adult film career, she worked at Whataburger.
- The pop band Timeflies released a song titled “Mia Khalifa” in 2015.
- In 2016, Loaded magazine ranked her among the world’s most notorious porn stars.
- An online petition in 2016 suggested she become the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
- xHamster named her the most-searched adult actress of 2016.
- She co-hosted SportsBall with Tyler Coe in 2018.
- She has tattoos featuring the opening line of the Lebanese National Anthem and the Lebanese Forces Cross.
- During the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, she suffered a ruptured breast implant from a puck.
- Her adult film name is a combination of her pet dog’s name and rapper Wiz Khalifa’s name.
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