Mia Khalifa, known as the "World's Number One AV Actress," is a name familiar to many, even those who haven't actually seen her films. Debuting in 2014, her Middle Eastern background initially sparked controversy, drawing criticism from many Middle Eastern netizens and even leading to death threats from ISIS and other Islamic extremists. This caused a global sensation, and due to the immense controversy, she retired after only three months. Recently, in an interview, Mia Khalifa, now living a normal life, unexpectedly revealed some shocking facts about the Western AV industry.
Mia Kalifa, 26, became Pornhub's most searched actress of the year thanks to her controversial adult video appearance. Even as late as 2018, long after her retirement, she remained a popular search term on pornographic websites, demonstrating her enduring appeal.
While seemingly glamorous, Mia Kalifa's life is actually quite difficult. Her income is much lower than people imagine. She recently revealed that in the three months she spent in the adult video industry, she only filmed a few popular adult videos, but her total earnings were only US$12,000 (approximately NT$360,000), averaging only NT$120,000 per month. Considering the cost of living abroad, she's even worse off than many Taiwanese entertainers!
Furthermore, Mia Kalifa revealed that after leaving the AV industry, she was unable to lead a normal life for a long time, and was even less able to find normal work. Fortunately, after a long period of adjustment, Mia Kalifa, who has now become an internet celebrity, is not only married, but also has over 100 million followers on Instagram, which is much better than when she was an adult film actress. No wonder she doesn't want to continue doing it.
