In 2023, Mia Khalifa recounted details of the conflict-ridden relationship she had with a former soldier ten years older than her, who exerted strong control over her life.

According to what she said, she was persuaded to get married just four days after turning 18, in a ceremony in Las Vegas.

During the three months she remained in the adult film industry, she achieved enormous popularity and became the most-watched actress of the time; however, that period came at a high emotional cost, and she described it as one of the most difficult stages of her life.

