Mia Khalifa recently shared unusual X-ray images of her body, jokingly calling them “never-before nudes,” as part of a creative project that also reflects her effort to reclaim control of her public image. Khalifa, whose real name is Sarah Joe Chamoun, briefly entered the adult film industry in October 2014. Her career lasted only a short time but quickly drew global attention after a controversial video in which she wore a hijab and spoke Arabic. The video sparked intense backlash and even threats from extremist groups.
Since leaving the industry in 2015, Khalifa has been outspoken about her experience, saying she felt pressured into certain decisions and later struggled with how the media portrayed her. She has repeatedly emphasized that she earned only about $12,000 during her time in adult films and had little control over how her image spread afterward. Today, Khalifa has built a different career. She works as an activist, influencer, and entrepreneur, and runs a jewelry brand called Sheytan.
