Mia Khalifa, birth name Sarah Joe Chamoun, is a Lebanese American media personality, former adult film actress who has since died down, and present-day social media influencer, sports commentator, and entrepreneur. She achieved global success during her short time in the adult entertainment business and later used that she had to campaign for what she believed in personally and politically. In 2025, Mia is still relevant in pop culture through her online doings, business growth, and advocacy.
Early Life and Education
Mia Khalifa was born on the 10th of February 1993 in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2001, her family moved to the U.S. to leave the political unrest in Lebanon. She grew up in a very conservative Christian home and, for the most part, spent her formative years in Montgomery County, Maryland.
She went to Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia before heading off to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where she got her History degree.
Career Journey
Adult world and rise to fame.
Mia broke into the adult film industry in October 2014. In only a few months of working in the field at that time, she had become the top-searched actress on major adult sites, because of which some of the performances were very controversial, and they drew out great attention as well as criticism, which was mainly from the Middle Eastern communities.
Her short time in the business brought out a great deal of protest, which she was a part of in Lebanon and across the Arab world. She also received online abuse and threats. She left the business in early 2015, reflective of emotional and personal distress.
Post-Adult Career and Reinvention
Following her departure from the industry that made her name, Mia Khalifa retooled her image to that of a social media personality, sports commentator, and content creator. She hosted talks on sports, pop culture, and social issues. Via platforms such as Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, which are very large today’s social networks, she grew to have millions of followers in part because of her frankness and humor.
She also spoke out against the issues in the adult industry, which made her an advocate for the rights of the performers and the issue of consent and control over one’s image.
Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance
Mia Khalifa is at a height of about 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) and is very much in shape. She also puts out at a weight of around 55 kg (121 lbs). What makes her stand out is her look, which includes brown hair, dark eyes, and wearing glasses, which in the early days of her fame became her signature.
Personal Life and Affairs
Mia Khalifa is a public personality when it comes to her personal life. In her early 20s, she got married, which did not last out a few years before they divorced. Also in 2019, she became engaged to Swedish chef Robert Sandberg, which ended in 2021 when they called off the engagement, which they reported to be due to irreconcilable differences.
As of 2025, Mia has been keeping her dating life private; however, she still shares where she sees herself and also the places she travels. I think that in that year, she also reports on it, which in turn gives us small peeks into her personal life.
Family Background
Mia grew up in a traditional Lebanese Christian home. She has reported having issues in her relationship with her family, which she attributes to her past career choices and public image. At the same time, though, she speaks of her heritage with love and respect and is very proud to talk about her roots, which she in turn uses to advocate for Middle Eastern causes.
Wiki Summary
- Full Name: Sarah Joe’s.
- Stage Name: Mia Khalifa.
- Date of Birth: February 10, 1993.
- Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon.
- Nationality: Lebanese-born American.
- Education: University of El Paso.
- Occupation (2025): Media figure, influencer, entrepreneur.
- Years Active: From 2014 to present (in many fields).
- Religion: Born into a Maronite Christian family.
Net Worth in 2025
As of 2025, it is reported that Mia Khalifa’s net worth has grown to around $6 million. She has built this from brand endorsements, social media success, merchandise, OnlyFans, and public speaking. Also, she has started in the fashion and lifestyle business, which has also played a role in her economic growth.
Final Thoughts
Mia Khalifa’s transition from a controversial identity to an empowering identity is a special story about resilience and transformation. There was enough surrounding Mia’s past alone that would have usually taken the claim to fame, but her effort to relabel herself, create a positive intellectual repository of her own meaning, has invigorated her space and continues to gain her respect. We see in 2025 a strong example of reclaiming her story and reclaiming her platform for the purposes of enacting personal transformation and social change.
