Ask a teenager who has just hit puberty about Mia Khalifa, and he’ll tell you about her while reaching for tissues. But while the world’s still talking about her talent as an adult film artist, she is busy attending fashion shows in Paris and Milan and working diligently on her new body jewellery brand called ‘Sheytan.’
A name that once dominated the adult entertainment industry has since become a symbol of transformation and resilience. Born on February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon, Mia’s life has been a rollercoaster ride of fame, controversy, and personal growth. In 2015, after just a few months in the industry, Mia Khalifa decided to leave adult entertainment behind. She is now a certified fashion icon on TikTok, but most people might think that’s just something she is trying out to stay relevant after leaving the porn industry. However, her arrival at Men’s Paris Fashion Week last season was enough to shatter all norms.
Dressed in Jean Paul Gaultier’s archival pieces for Dazed Magazine and captured by photographer Marc-Henry Ngandu, Khalifa looked no less than a model. Yes, she had the body for it, but her eyes sparkled as if she had just accomplished something she had always wanted. In her interview with Dazed, Mia mentioned that her love for fashion comes from her mother. Mia caught the attention of the fashion circle when she was seen at Pharrell Williams’s most anticipated show for Louis Vuitton and later at Off-White. She also attended Moschino, Diesel, and most recently, the Women’s SS2024 Paris Fashion Week. Mia closed the KNWLS fashion show and attended the YSL show.
“I cannot believe this just happened. Thank you, @knwlslondon; I’m beyond honoured to close your SS24 show in such an elegant setting. I love you, and I’m so thankful for this small (huge to ME!!!!) part in your show. Congratulations on the collection, and CONGRATULATIONS to every model that walked DOWN tonight. Well, yes, y’all are SUPERWOMEN. Thank you for the tips and for being so welcoming to me. I will never forget this night,” said Mia while expressing her joy after the show through an Instagram post.
Mia Khalifa leverages her platform for personal growth and advocacy, boldly criticizing the adult entertainment industry. Her experiences fuel vital conversations on consent, mental health, and industry treatment. Beyond advocacy, she’s a sports enthusiast, hosting podcasts, and a foodie social media star. Mia’s impactful philanthropy includes a $160K donation from her OnlyFans earnings reported by ‘The Sun’ in 2021.
“Running to 2021 and the vaccine. But first, I just want to thank everyone who has supported me on OnlyFans since September. You guys have helped me donate over $160k to charities and organizations that mean the most to me. I’m so grateful for the platform and all the incredible, strong, determined women I’ve met through the internet because of it. You guys have taught me so much and helped me grow as a person in more ways than I can ever thank you for,” said Mia in an Instagram post.
While it remains to be seen how far she goes with her fashion journey, her ability to overcome adversity and transform her life is something to be appreciated.
