Sunny Leone and Mia Khalifa are out in the world as former adult entertainers, which brought their industry into the mainstream media and business. While their pasts and the fields they chose for growth are different in many ways, both women have made large impacts in the industries they are in. In this article, we compare their life stories, physical appearance, net worth, and career paths.
Biography
Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone, at birth named Karenjit Kaur Vohra on May 13, 1981, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, is of Indian Sikh Punjabi heritage. She was brought up in a very conservative home and at first, went into the adult entertainment business in the US. Later, she turned to acting and business in India, which made her a success.
Mia Khalifa
Mia Khalifa, that’s Sarah Joe Chamoun, was born on February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2001, she moved to the United States and grew up in Maryland. She entered the adult industry in 2014, which didn’t last long, but that didn’t take away from the media frenzy that followed. Although she has had a short-term presence in the industry, she is still to this day one of the most talked-about names in it.
Age and Height
Presently, Sunny Leone is at the age of 44 (as of 2025) and also she is of height around 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).
Mia Khalifa is 32 years old (in 2025) and also a bit taller at a height of about 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).
Career Journey
Sunny Leone
Sunny broke into the adult film industry in the early 2000s, which is when she also won Penthouse Pet of the Year in 2003. In 2012, she had her debut in Bollywood with the film Jism 2. Since then, she has appeared in many Indian films, which include Ragini MMS 2, Ek Paheli Leela, and Tera Intezar.
She also featured in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss, which was a turning point in her mainstream success. Presently, Sunny runs her perfume brand and also a production company, and is very much into social issues and charity work.
Mia Khalifa
Mia got into the adult industry in 2014 and very soon broke onto the scene with a controversial video. But her time in that world was very short, at just 3 months. Later, she distanced herself from adult content and became an advocate against the industry.
Post which, at the start of her professional life, Mia retooled to that of a sports commentator, social media personality, and influencer. She has been at it with very large-scale brand collaborations, podcast appearances, and she talks about a wide range of issues from sports to politics and feminism. Also known for her activism and for speaking out on Middle Eastern and women’s rights issues.
Net Worth
Sunny Leone and Mia Khalifa have also achieved great success in building up their net worth.
In terms of net worth, which is at about $15 million — Sunay Leone’s is in the bag. She has transitioned from acting, modeling, and brand ambassador roles, and also into what she has ventured into with her beauty products and digital content platforms. Maybe we also see that in her own right. Also, see that. Based on my last breath, that information is true and accurate. –.
Mia Khalifa’s net worth is out at $6 million, which she has obtained mostly through brand partnerships, social media revenue, OnlyFans content, and her role in sports media and advocacy.
Public Perception and Legacy
Sunny Leone has achieved great respect in India for her transition from the adult film industry to that of a public figure and businesswoman. What is also noted is her ability to change and put together a positive image in conservative Indian society, which she did very well.
Mia Khalifa has seen a growth in support despite ongoing criticism of her past actions. She has won over many with her frank discussions of her past and her work to improve women’s rights. Also, what she has done to take back her story has made her a symbol of change and strength.
Conclusion
Sunny Leone and Mia Khalifa have each tread different yet very public roads, which they put social structures to the test and in the process reworked their public images. In going from adult to world stage, both women have built out very present and powerful careers past what may have been very controversial starts. Their stories put forth the power of reinvention and also that of how the celebrity field is changing in the digital age.
