After years of receiving a modest share of the nearly $14 billion that the pornography industry generates annually, adult content actors and actresses have started to turn the tide and have managed to flaunt high earnings.
The secret to their success lies in investments in personal projects. With the fame they have gained in front of the cameras, they have been making a lot of money by selling packages of photos and videos on platforms like OnlyFans, among others, or by launching independent production companies.
The website Celebrity Net Worth, specialized in estimating the fortunes of celebrities, listed ten names from the porn industry who have managed to accumulate more than $20 million in wealth. Check it out:
1- Sunny Leone - $16 million net worth
Sunny Leone, 42, holds the title of the world's richest porn actress. By combining her work in the adult industry with her filmography in Bollywood, the celebrity has amassed a net worth of $16 million. She began her career in the pornographic industry at the age of 18, but after participating in the Indian version of Big Brother called Bigg Boss in 2011, she decided to venture into the career of erotic writing.
Currently, the artist has nearly 55 million followers on Instagram and sells her content on OnlyFans.
2- Riley Reid - $14 million net worth
Born in Miami Beach, Florida, Riley Reid, 31, initially pursued a specialization in psychology with the intention of becoming a teacher. However, in 2013, she discovered the adult film industry as a way to earn money.
Currently, she holds the position of the second most searched adult film actress in the world on platforms like PornHub and has earned around $7 million through her OnlyFans profile.
3- Tera Patrick - $10 million net worth
Currently holding the position of the third richest adult film actress, Tera Patrick, 46, worked in the pornographic industry from 1999 to 2005 and has appeared in over 100 adult films.
Tired of "giving millions of dollars to other people," the artist established an independent production company for adult content and has a net worth estimated at $10 million.
4- Mia Khalifa - $8 million net worth
Former Lebanese porn actress Mia Khalifa, 28, gained worldwide fame for challenging the Islamic State by performing in adult films while wearing a hijab (a headscarf worn by some Muslim women).
Nearly a decade after her "retirement," she continues to be one of the most searched names in the world and has reported earning a revenue of $6 million through OnlyFans.
5- Jesse Jane - $6 million net worth
Jesse Jane, 42, is one of the most famous porn stars in recent years. In 2003, she won a beauty pageant and landed a role in the TV series Baywatch, but decided to change her career to adult film actress after reading Tera Patrick's testimony.
In addition to her work in the adult film industry since 2003, she has her own line of sex toys, dolls, and even a tequila company.
The celebrity has also appeared in several films and TV shows, has profiles on platforms like OnlyFans and Privacy, and has a feature on Playboy TV's Night Calls.
6- Maria Takagi - $6 million net worth
Maria Takagi, 44, had a short yet highly successful career in the adult film industry. She was considered the highest-paid adult film actress in Japan after starring in just 15 films between 2002 and 2004.
She later transitioned to mainstream acting, which further contributed to her fortune, estimated at $6 million.
7- Jenna Jameson - $5 million net worth
Considered one of the legends of porn, Jenna Jameson once ranked among the richest actresses in the industry after starring in productions from 1993 to 2005.
Jenna appeared on numerous television shows, films, and radio programs and leveraged her fame to launch the highly lucrative project, ClubJenna.com.
The artist had an estimated annual revenue of $5 to $15 million, but decided to sell the company in 2006 to Playboy for $25 million. Today, she embraces a "new beginning" after experiencing the loss of leg mobility due to an unknown illness and continues to profit from OnlyFans.
8- Peter North - $4 million net worth
As the first man on the Celebrity Net Worth ranking, Peter North has starred in a total of 1,800 adult films throughout his career, directing over 70 of them.
A significant portion of the artist's wealth comes from his production company, Northstar Associates. In 2001, he launched a company to profit from the production of dozens of adult films. Additionally, he showcases his talents on various popular subscription platforms.
9- Evan Stone - $4 million net worth
Evan Stone, 53, has appeared in hundreds of adult films and is often regarded as the next Ron Jeremy.
He is known for his comedic personality, which is woven into his roles in the adult film industry. In total, the artist has a net worth of $4 million.
10- Lexington Steele - $4 million net worth
Lexington Steele, 53, spent many years as one of the most popular male stars in the adult industry.
With a well-endowed member of 9 inches, the artist boasts a portfolio of 560 adult films from 1994 to 2006. Since then, he has worked as a producer and director of films while occasionally stepping in front of the camera.
His current net worth stands at $4 million, thanks to the high earnings from his production company and content sales on OnlyFans.
