Mia Khalifa, a well-known Instagram and TikTok personality, recently shared her perspective on why working on OFs feels different compared to her past experience in the adult film industry. The former adult star, whose real name is Sarah Joe Chamoun, rose to fame overnight due to a controversial film in which she appeared wearing a hijab.
Although she left the adult industry after making only a few films, her brief career made her a household name. Since then, Khalifa has spoken openly about the pressures she faced while working in the adult industry and has cautioned others against entering the field.
Now thriving as a social media influencer, Khalifa has reportedly earned millions through OFs, a subscription-based content platform. However, her claim that creating content for OFs is different from producing adult films has sparked varied reactions online.
Khalifa Shares Her Perspective
In an interview with The New York Times, Khalifa explained her stance on the distinction between the two forms of content creation.
She said: “I don’t do nudity past what I’ve done in a fashion magazine, which is like a see-through shirt or something. So I feel secure, and the audience that I’ve cultivated on that platform knows what they’re in for.”
This boundary, according to Khalifa, sets her current work apart from her past experiences.
Divided Reactions Online
Social media users have weighed in on Khalifa’s statements, with opinions divided.
Some disagree with her view. One user commented: “It’s not different at all.” Another added: “It’s the same content but a different platform.” A third echoed, “It’s literally the same thing.”
Others, however, showed support for Khalifa’s perspective. “I’m sure there are lots of differences, to be honest,” one fan remarked. Another said, “I get what she means.”
Advocating Responsibility
Despite her success on OFs, Khalifa has expressed reservations about young women joining the platform, particularly if they are seeking “easy money.”
“I have a responsibility to not promote it as something that any woman should join unless they’ve already been in the s**-work industry, unless they’re over 25, their frontal cortex is formed, and unless they’re coming at it from a place of clarity and good intentions,” she explained.
Khalifa also spoke about the long-term implications of working in the industry. “The internet is forever,” she cautioned.
Addressing criticism from others in the industry, she admitted: “I get a lot of backlash from women in the industry. I don’t care if another girl is getting mad at me because I’m stigmatizing something.
“It is contradictory of me to be on something and tell other people, no, don’t join. But I’m not saying don’t join. I’m saying don’t join so young, don’t join as an answer to all of your problems. Just don’t do something you could regret.”
Moving Forward
Through her work and candid conversations, Khalifa continues to navigate the complexities of her past and present, sparking discussions about personal agency, responsibility, and the realities of internet-based content creation.