Mia Khalifa is a Lebanese-American media personality who first gained public attention as a pornographic film actress. She became widely known in 2014 after a scene involving a hijab attracted significant attention online, leading to her becoming one of the most searched performers on adult websites. Her rapid rise to fame brought both popularity and criticism, particularly due to the controversy surrounding her work. After leaving the adult film industry, Khalifa has focused on building her presence in other areas of media and has become active on various social platforms.