S3 EP1: Mia Khalifa on living with autism, receiving death threats and her experience of the adult film industry

The Louis Theroux Podcast

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Comedy, Society & Culture, Arts

4.3 • 696 Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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For the first episode of the new series, Louis sits down with influencer, fashion icon and former adult film performer, Mia Khalifa. Joining Louis in the studio, Mia discusses living with autism, receiving death threats for her outspoken views, and her experience of the adult film world. Warnings: Strong language, adult content and discussions of a sexual nature. Links/Attachments: ‘What is Anime? Everything You Need to know’ - NFI https://www.nfi.edu/what-is-anime/ Louis Theroux: Extreme Love, Episode 1: Autism – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gk4xc Louis Theroux: Selling Sex – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dbcf Louis Theroux: Dark States, Series 1 Episode 2: Trafficking Sex – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b099wspk Louis Theroux Specials: Twilight of the Porn Stars – BBC (UK only) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01j84qt/louis-theroux-specials-twilight-of-the-porn-stars ‘Beirut – beautiful and scarred – beckons Anthony Bourdain again’ - CNN https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/beirut-bourdain-parts-unknown/index.html Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, S05 E08: Beirut – Banijay Documentaries (CNN production) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LptZ9E4ZG4 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, S02 E08: Beirut – Discovery (Discovery+ - Amazon Prime) https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0919V38G1/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s2 Capernaum (2018), directed by Nadine Labaki – Trailer via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULUo0048xZE What does the term ‘incel’ mean? - CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/16/us/incel-involuntary-celibate-explained-cec/index.html The Joe Rogan Experience, E1648: Abby Martin - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toBL3_nWpJU Call Her Daddy – This is Mia Khalifa (Full Interview) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlaEaN2sm14 ‘What’s a Pick-Me Girl? Here’s What You Need to Know’ - Cosmopolitan https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a42134933/what-is-a-pick-me-girl-definition/ The Girlfriend Experience (2009), directed by Steven Soderbergh – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euwBlSZVrtQ Entourage, Season 7 – HBO (Sky Comedy - Now TV) https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/entourage/iYEQZ2uDbPiuTXWJFoHV9m?DCMP=WA Credits: Producer: Millie Chu Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Audio Mixer: Tom Guest Video Mixer: Scott Edwards Show notes compiled by Sally McLennan Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	One two, one two. Here we are. I'm back.
0:06.4	Hi, I'm Louis Thruh and you are listening to and maybe even watching because we are fully visualised the Louis Theru podcast.
0:14.2	And you can see that I'm reading from a piece of paper. All my secrets are being betrayed.
0:18.7	Ah, Never mind.
0:31.6	To kick off the series, I spoke to influencer, businesswoman, and former adult film performer Mia Khalifa, though her real name is Sarah Jo.
0:35.6	Sarah Jo grew up in Lebanon,
0:40.8	raised in what she's described as a conservative Catholic home,
0:43.6	and moved to Washington, D.C. when she was eight years old.
0:48.1	She arrived in the public arena after starring in a number of adult films at the age of 21.
0:51.1	Though she was only in the industry for three months,
0:54.0	she became Pornhub's most viewed performer and is now one of only fans,
0:56.1	highest earners in the world. However, her relationship with the world of porn is complicated,
1:00.8	and we discussed that in the chat. She became notorious after wearing a hijab in a porn scene in
1:05.8	2014. It was a threesome. Not sure if that's a key detail. There was a huge amount of backlash. There were rumors of a fatwa against her.
1:14.1	There were obviously a lot of people who were offended and death threats followed.
1:18.0	Since then, she's remained a controversial figure.
1:20.8	Most recently, through her support, her very vocal support of Palestine online.
1:26.6	She now spends her time as an influencer and has a jewelry brand called Shetan.
1:33.4	And we met once before, very briefly.
1:35.9	We discussed that a little bit.
1:37.9	It was at a fashion show.
1:39.2	A lot of tequila was involved.
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