Instagram and TikTok sensation Mia Khalifa recently shared her thoughts on her OnlyFans venture, explaining why she believes it differs from creating adult film content.
The former adult star, whose real name is Sarah Joe Chamoun, quickly rose to fame in the adult film industry after starring in a controversial movie where she performed explicit acts while wearing a hijab. Khalifa left the industry for good after only a few films, though the business catapulted her to stardom.
Since leaving the adult film industry, Khalifa has spoken out about her experiences, claiming she was pressured into working in the industry and advising others against joining. Embracing a different path, she has become a social media star and is said to have earned millions through OnlyFans, a content subscription service. Despite her past, Khalifa now controversially states that creating content on the platform is different from making adult films.
Social media users have reacted to Khalifa’s views on the matter.
One person disagrees, stating, “It’s not different at all.”
In agreement, another person adds, “It’s the same content, just on a different platform.”
A third commenter simply says, “It’s literally the same thing.”
On the other hand, some support Khalifa, with one fan writing, “I’m sure there are lots of differences, to be honest.”
A second person remarks, “I get what she means.”
In an interview with The New York Times, Khalifa explained why she believes creating content on platforms like OnlyFans is different from making adult films.
She shared, “I don’t do nudity beyond what I’ve done in a fashion magazine, like a see-through shirt or something. So I feel secure, and the audience I’ve built on that platform knows what they’re in for.”
However, Khalifa expressed concerns about young women joining the subscription platform, particularly if it’s for the sake of ‘easy money.’
“I have a responsibility to not promote it as something that any woman should join unless they’ve already been in the sex work industry, unless they’re over 25, their frontal cortex is formed, unless they’re approaching it with clarity and good intentions—not from a place of desperation,” she added.
Discussing the dangers of working in the industry, Khalifa continued, “I get a lot of backlash from women in the industry. I don’t care if another girl gets mad at me for stigmatizing something. It’s contradictory of me to be on something and then tell others, ‘No, don’t join.’”
“But I’m not saying don’t join. I’m saying don’t join when you’re too young, don’t join as an answer to all of your problems. Just don’t do something you might regret. The internet is forever.”
