Lana Rhoades’ former boyfriend has spoken candidly about their relationship and what it was like dating one of the internet’s most-searched women.
The 28-year-old, whose real name is Amara Maple, has long distanced herself from her brief career in the adult industry, where she rose to fame during her short stints in 2016 and 2017.
Since leaving, Rhoades has been vocal about her regrets and the lasting impact of her time in adult entertainment.
Rhoades’ outspoken criticism of the adult industry
Over the years, Rhoades has repeatedly condemned the adult film industry, calling it exploitative and harmful.
She has described her experiences as “traumatizing” and urged young women to stay away from the business.
The former performer has also expressed a desire to have all of her old videos removed, but has said that she lacks the legal rights to do so because of studio ownership.
Lana Rhoades. Credit: Instagram
“The stigma will follow me for the rest of my life,” she once admitted, explaining that her past continues to affect her despite having left the industry nearly a decade ago.
Though she was active for less than a year, Rhoades became one of the most recognizable figures in adult entertainment.
She was voted Pornhub’s Most Popular Female Performer in 2019 and remained among the site’s top-searched names even years after she quit.
Mike Majlak opens up about their relationship
Rhoades dated Mike Majlak, an American author and social media personality best known as a co-host on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast.
The pair were together for about a year, frequently sharing glimpses of their relationship with fans before eventually breaking up.
Majlak, who also wrote the USA Today bestselling book The Fifth Vital, recently appeared on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, where he reflected on his time with Rhoades.
When asked what it was like dating “the most Googled woman on the internet,” Majlak said her fame drew constant attention from celebrities across industries.
“With Lana, she would get messages from every football player, every rapper, every athlete, every businessperson you could ever imagine,” he said.
“And as soon as the message would come in, she’d be like, ‘What are we responding?’”
Dealing with the attention from other celebrities
Majlak revealed that he sometimes recognized the men who messaged her, recalling moments when he confronted them.
“Dude, like what are you doing?” he said. “You know I’m dating this girl, right?”
When the hosts asked if he ever felt insecure or self-conscious about the constant attention she received, Majlak gave a surprising response.
“For whatever reason, I never do,” he said confidently.
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The conversation took a playful turn when the hosts mentioned global music superstar Drake as a hypothetical admirer.
Laughing, Majlak replied: “Maybe he was one of the people. You know what I’m saying?”
Even years after stepping away from adult entertainment, Lana Rhoades continues to attract widespread public interest.
Her outspoken criticism of the industry and her efforts to redefine her image have kept her in the headlines, while fans and former colleagues alike continue to debate her legacy and influence.
Majlak’s remarks offer a rare glimpse into the challenges (and unique experiences) of being romantically involved with one of the most recognizable figures of the digital age.