Historically, the adult industry's primary component – its actors and actresses – have not reaped much of the enormous fortune generated by their work. Most traditionally adult performers earned modest flat fees for scenes. Those scenes allowed major corporations to earn hundreds of millions of dollars.

Consider the case of Mia Khalifa. Mia Khalifa is arguably the most famous and most viewed porn star of the last two decades. Even a decade after she first dipped her toe in the adult world, Mia remains one of the most popular adult performers on the internet. Her clips generate millions (perhaps billions) of views every month.

Without Googling it, how many total scenes would you guess that Mia Khalifa filmed during her career? Considering her fame and longevity, would you guess hundreds? Perhaps thousands?

The answer? 12.

Over just a few months between late 2014 and early 2015, Mia filmed a total of 12 porn scenes.

Considering her fame and longevity, care to guess how much Mia was paid for those 12 scenes, which continue to generate millions (perhaps billions) of views every month?

For those 12 scenes, Mia earned a TOTAL of $12,000.

Financially, Mia's career had a happy ending. As you'll see on the list below, today, Mia is the fifth richest porn star in the world with a net worth of $8 million. 99.999% of her current fortune came thanks to her OnlyFans account.

OnlyFans has truly democratized and revolutionized the adult performance model. Who would accept $1,000 to film a porn scene today when it's possible to make hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars performing for OnlyFans from the comfort of home?

Below we present an updated ranking of the world's richest porn stars, ordered by their current estimated net worth. We then include a special section on the highest-earning OnlyFans creators, some of whom have amassed fortunes rivaling or exceeding the traditional porn elite. Even if you're not an avid adult industry follower, you'll recognize several names on these lists – and you might be surprised at just how large some of these fortunes have grown.

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The Richest Porn Stars In The World

#1: Rocco Siffredi — Net Worth $20 Million

Often called "the Italian Stallion," Rocco Siffredi has performed in well over a thousand films and built a second act as a director and producer. He founded his own production company in Italy, won dozens of industry awards, and remains a global brand with mainstream notoriety. His wealth reflects decades of scene fees, directing, producing, international licensing, and brand extensions.

#2: Sunny Leone — Net Worth $16 Million

Sunny Leone parlayed her U.S. adult career into mainstream Indian cinema and television, then leveraged that crossover into significant social media reach. With films, TV hosting, endorsements, and product lines, Sunny's broad-based entertainment footprint and enormous fan engagement helped her become the richest female porn star in the world.

#3: Riley Reid — Net Worth $14 Million

Riley Reid became one of the most popular modern performers and then capitalized on the direct-to-fan model. Her subscription earnings, combined with an extensive studio catalog, merchandising, feature dancing, and premium social platforms, pushed her net worth well into eight figures.

#4: Tera Patrick — Net Worth $10 Million

Tera Patrick starred in more than 100 films, then shifted to ownership. Through her studio and production label, she captured margins that previously went to others. Appearances, royalties, publishing, and licensing layered on top, turning her into a true industry mogul.

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#5: Mia Khalifa — Net Worth $8 Million

Mia Khalifa's professional adult career was brief and did not pay much, but her notoriety created a massive following. She rebuilt as a mainstream personality and direct-to-fan content creator, earning the bulk of her wealth from subscription platforms, brand partnerships, and media ventures.

#6: Maria Takagi — Net Worth $6 Million

Maria Takagi was a Japanese pop singer and actress before becoming the top star in Japan's AV industry. Exclusive studio contracts, endorsements, and broad fame in Japan created a lucrative run, after which she returned to mainstream acting with a solid fortune.

#7: Kayden Kross — Net Worth $4.5 Million

Kayden Kross won top performer honors, then moved behind the camera as a writer, director, and producer of high-end features. With premium studio deals, creator subscriptions, and intellectual property she helped originate, Kayden represents the modern performer-producer hybrid.

#8: Ron Jeremy — Net Worth $4 Million

Ron Jeremy built mainstream recognition through thousands of scenes and countless cameos. His finances stem from decades of performance fees, appearances, and residual ventures. In recent years his legal issues and incarceration have overshadowed his legacy.

#9: Peter North — Net Worth $4 Million

Peter North appeared in an extraordinary number of films and smartly launched a production company in the early 2000s. Ownership of content and a long runway of catalog sales and licensing drove most of his wealth.

#10: Evan Stone — Net Worth $4 Million

A multi-time award winner known for charisma and comedic chops, Evan Stone built a long career across hundreds of titles. Earnings from scenes, feature dancing, appearances, and fan platforms make up the bulk of his fortune.

#11: Nicole Aniston — Net Worth $4 Million

Nicole Aniston combined studio shoots with a strong social media presence, subscription sites, and feature bookings. Recognition such as "Penthouse Pet of the Year," plus consistent online monetization, underpins her net worth.

#12: Jenna Haze — Net Worth $4 Million

Jenna Haze performed in more than 500 films, then launched a directing and producing venture. Even after retiring from performing, her catalog, studio deals, and entrepreneurial projects sustain a seven-figure fortune.

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#13: Lisa Ann — Net Worth $4 Million

Lisa Ann achieved pop-culture fame with parody roles that crossed into mainstream media. Radio, sports commentary, feature appearances, and a return to selective performing, along with premium fan platforms, keep her brand highly monetizable.

#14: Sasha Grey — Net Worth $3 Million

Sasha Grey moved from adult films into acting, music, publishing, and streaming. The Soderbergh film "The Girlfriend Experience," appearances on "Entourage," books, touring, and digital platforms diversified her income beyond adult entertainment.

#15: Audrey Bitoni — Net Worth $3 Million

A Penthouse Pet who built a strong mid-late 2000s run, Audrey Bitoni earned from studio work, pictorials, events, and paid fan content. While lower-profile today, her peak years generated a solid nest egg.

#16: Belladonna — Net Worth $2 Million

Belladonna defined an alternative lane in the 2000s, both performing and producing under her own imprint. She retired from adult in 2008 and has kept a low profile, with savings from a prolific and entrepreneurial period.

#17: Jayden Jaymes — Net Worth $2 Million

Jayden Jaymes combined a heavy studio schedule with feature dancing and direct fan sales. A loyal online following and club touring made her one of the more financially successful performers of her cohort.

#18: Eva Elfie — Net Worth $2 Million

Eva Elfie represents the newer generation that pairs studio shoots with social media and subscriptions. Rapid global fan growth, awards, and strong online conversion have produced meaningful seven-figure wealth early in her career.

#19: Katie Morgan — Net Worth $1.5 Million

Katie Morgan's upbeat on-camera persona translated into mainstream opportunities, including HBO specials, "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," and guest spots on television. Appearances, hosting, and a large back catalog support her finances post-retirement.

#20: Michael Lucas — Net Worth $10 Million

Michael Lucas, often dubbed the "kingpin of porn," is a prominent gay performer, director, and producer who runs the major gay-entertainment company Lucas Entertainment. His longstanding leadership, production work, and international brand recognition have earned him an estimated net worth of $10 million, placing him among the wealthiest adult performers globally.

The Richest OnlyFans Stars

OnlyFans has minted a separate class of adult-adjacent millionaires, many of whom did not work in traditional studio porn. These creators built fortunes by selling directly to fans, keeping a far larger share of revenue than the old studio system allowed. Below are some of the top earners widely reported across credible outlets. Amounts reflect platform earnings and do not necessarily equal current net worth.

#1: Bhad Bhabie (Danielle Bregoli) — Reported OnlyFans Earnings: ~$59 Million

She famously cleared more than a million dollars in hours on launch day, then sustained massive subscriber interest. A young audience, relentless publicity, and premium pricing powered extraordinary revenue in a short window.

#2: Sophie Rain — Reported OnlyFans Earnings: $50+ Million

In less than two years, Sophie Rain publicly celebrated crossing the $50 million mark. Her rapid ascent illustrates how a creator with strong conversion and consistent output can out-earn nearly any traditional studio performer.

#3: Amouranth (Kaitlyn Siragusa) — Reported OnlyFans Earnings: ~$45 Million Net

A creator who blended streaming fame with premium subscriptions, Amouranth shared gross figures in the tens of millions and discussed reinvesting profits in businesses, real estate, and creator tools.

#4: Bella Thorne — Reported OnlyFans Earnings: ~$37 Million

Her 2020 launch set platform records. Even with sporadic posting, initial momentum and a massive mainstream fanbase produced a multi-eight-figure total.