Mia Khalifa, the former adult entertainment star-turned-influencer, has been dropped by Playboy after expressing her pro-Hamas sentiments online. In an email sent to subscribers, Playboy stated that Mia had made “disgusting and reprehensible comments celebrating Hamas’ attacks on Israel and the murder of innocent men, women, and children.”
Key Takeaway
Playboy has ended its partnership with Mia Khalifa after she publicly expressed support for Hamas’ actions during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The company cited her remarks as “disgusting and reprehensible” and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for hate speech.
Playboy’s Zero-Tolerance Policy for Hate Speech
While Playboy supports free speech and expression, the company emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for hate speech. In response to Mia’s comments, Playboy decided to terminate its relationship with her, including deleting her Playboy channel on their creator platform. As a result, Mia Khalifa’s page has been replaced with a simple “Not Found” graphic on the company’s Centerfold platform.
Mia Khalifa’s Controversial Remarks
Mia Khalifa came under fire for her comments during the Israel-Hamas conflict. In one of her posts, she encouraged Palestinians to film horizontally on their phones, addressing them as “freedom fighters.” Despite receiving backlash, Mia remained steadfast in her position, even stating, “I’d say supporting Palestine has lost me business opportunities, but I’m more angry at myself for not checking whether or not I was entering into business with Zionists.”
