Lana Rhoades, who was born Amara Maple on September 6, 1996, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American media personality, entrepreneur, and former adult film star. She rose to sudden fame within the adult entertainment sector during the mid-2010s as one of the world's most searched and famous names. Despite having a brief stint within the industry, she left a massive mark and was able to resurface as a social media influencer, a podcaster, and a businesswoman.

Lana entered the adult industry at the age of 19 in 2016 and became popular within a short span due to her youthful appearance, charm, and acting. Her popularity was also boosted by a growing fan base and huge online presence, which led to collaboration with major studios and winning different awards. She won awards such as the AVN Award for "Hottest Newcomer" and topped performer lists on major platforms such as Pornhub.

Despite her fame, Lana retired from the adult business in 2018 because of personal discontent and a desire to reclaim control of her image and future. Her retirement stirred more far-reaching discussions about the fate of performers in the adult entertainment business, such as exploitation, stigmatization, and mental illnesses. She has since publicly criticized the negative side of her time in the business, calling for performer rights and transparency using her voice.

Upon retirement, Lana transitioned to mainstream digital media and entrepreneurship. She leveraged her massive following on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to build a personal brand around lifestyle, wellness, and authentic storytelling. She co-hosted the popular podcast 3 Girls 1 Kitchen with fellow influencers, where she discussed relationships, dating culture, and her fame life.

In 2021, Lana introduced her own range of NFTs, tapping into the growing crypto and art digital marketplace. At the same time, she was launching and selling an array of wellness products and skin treatments, branching into e-commerce and wellness, as well. Becoming tycoon entrepreneur out of adult entertainer drew mass media attention and led to widespread appreciation for the transformation of successfully reincarnating herself.

In 2022, she also made the news after revealing that she had given birth. She refused to tell the public the identity of the father of her child, prompting heavy speculation. Nevertheless, Lana has focused on motherhood, often discussing her experience and opinions on raising a child amid internet fame.

Lana Rhoades today is the modern prototype for reinvention. From a complicated past in adult entertainment through the creation of a multi-faceted career in media and business, she embodies the complexities of celebrity in the age of the internet. Her story still speaks to millions, especially young women seeking empowerment, authenticity, and the ability to reinvent themselves beyond their past.