Mia Khalifa
Former adult film actress Mia Khalifa recently disclosed in an interview that she earned a total of $12,000 (approximately Rs 8.5 lakhs) during her brief stint in the adult industry. According to a report by Vice, Khalifa worked in the industry for only three months, yet she remains one of the most popular and searched names, even topping the list of most searched adult actors in 2018. Khalifa's career faced significant controversy in 2014 when a film she appeared in featured her wearing a hijab, leading to death threats from ISIS. In a more recent interview with Megan Abbott, she addressed many misconceptions about the adult film industry, stating, "A lot of things online are wrong. Many still think I do porn. I haven’t done it in five years."

In a Twitter video, Khalifa clarified that her time in the industry wasn’t financially rewarding and shared the difficulties she faced when trying to find a regular job afterward. "People think I’m making millions from porn—completely untrue. I made around $12,000 total and never saw any more after that," she remarked. She expressed that while she didn’t expect to become a millionaire, the misconceptions were frustrating. Khalifa has since pursued a career as a sports presenter and hopes to continue in that field, stating, "Everyone deserves a second chance."

Johnny Sins
Johnny Sins, one of the top male stars in the adult film industry, reportedly earns around Rs 3.8 crore per month. His income is derived mainly from his work in adult films, but he also makes money through sponsorship deals and as a brand ambassador for major companies. Additionally, Sins generates income from his YouTube channel. As of 2022, Johnny Sins' net worth in Indian Rupees is estimated to be substantial, reflecting his successful career in the industry.

Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone, born Karenjit Kaur Vohra, is a Canadian-born Indian-American actress and model. Although she transitioned to Bollywood, she first gained fame in the adult film industry. She has become one of the most prominent names in Indian cinema but attributes her current success to her past in adult films. At one point, she was ranked 7th among the world’s top porn stars, with an estimated net worth of around $2.5 million.

Renee Gracie
Renee Gracie, an Australian woman, transitioned to the adult film industry after initially pursuing a career as a race car driver. After facing financial struggles in racing, Gracie switched careers and now makes substantial money as an adult entertainer. She reportedly earns $25,000 per week through her website, where she sells content via subscription services.

Gracie made headlines when she revealed that she earned $24,000 in her first six days in the adult industry. With over 5,000 people subscribing to her website, she earned as much as $65,000 in just three days. Despite some controversy surrounding her career switch, Gracie remains unapologetic, saying, “It has put me in a financial position I could never have dreamt of, and I really enjoy it." Before her career change, Gracie gained attention in 2015 when she paired with Swiss driver Simona de Silvestro at the Bathurst 1000. However, her decision to leave racing and enter the adult industry was not supported by her previous employer, Supercars, who officially stated they had no intention of working with her again.