Mia Khalifa
Former adult film actress Mia Khalifa disclosed in a recent interview that her total pornstar salary was just $12,000 (Rs 8.5 lakhs) during her time in the adult industry.
As reported by Vice, Khalifa worked in the industry for only three months but remains one of the most popular names and was the most searched adult actor in 2018.
Khalifa became the subject of significant controversy in 2014 when one of the films she appeared in featured her donning a hijab, resulting in death threats from ISIS.
In a recent interview with Megan Abbott, she addressed many misconceptions about the adult film industry. “A lot of things online are wrong. Most still claim that I do porn. I haven’t done porn in five years,” she stated.
Khalifa clarified her financial earnings, emphasizing that it wasn’t “sunshine and flowers” after leaving the industry. “People think I’m racking in millions from porn. Completely untrue. I made a TOTAL of around $12,000 in the industry and never saw a penny again after that. Difficulty finding a normal job after quitting porn was… scary.” She acknowledged that she didn’t expect to make millions, but the misconceptions were frustrating.
As per NY Post, Khalifa went on to become a sports presenter after leaving the porn industry and hopes to continue working in that field. “Everybody deserves a second chance. Everybody has a past they’re not proud of,” she shared during a conversation.
Johnny Sins
Johnny Sins reportedly has a pornstar salary estimated at Rs. 3.8 crore per month. His primary income comes from adult films, but he also earns through sponsorships and as a brand ambassador for several major companies. Additionally, he generates income from his YouTube channel.
Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone, born Karenjit Kaur Vohra, is a Canadian-born Indian-American actress and model. Although she transitioned to Bollywood, she began her career in the adult film industry. Sunny attributes her success to her past, stating that she once ranked No. 7 among global porn stars, with an estimated net worth of around $2.5 million.
Renee Gracie
Renee Gracie, an Australian woman, recently entered the adult film industry to increase her pornstar salary. She transitioned from a career as a race car driver after facing financial struggles. Gracie now runs her own website, where she reportedly earns about $25,000 per week through subscription services, showcasing the lucrative potential of the industry.
Gracie made headlines when she revealed earning $24,000 in her first six days in the adult industry and noted that she has made as much as $65,000 in just three days. “It has put me in a financial position I could never have dreamt of, and I really enjoy it,” she stated.
Gracie gained attention in racing when she paired with Swiss driver Simona de Silvestro at Bathurst in 2015. However, her transition to adult entertainment was not welcomed by her previous employer, Supercars, who stated they had no intention of working with her again.
