The actor moved to Los Angeles, as he wanted a career in comedy. He wanted to be a star in the industry. He had worked in different jobs, and small gigs in the beginning of his career.
As he was doing gigs in the back of burger joints, and he met with an old lady, who became her family. The actor met with Marie “Mimi” Haist back in 1994. Mimi was living in the laundromat, and she was surviving with the tips customers were giving to her.
The actor was just living around the corner from the laundromat, and he was frequently going there for it’s services. They first met more than 20 years ago.
After the actor found out that Mimi was living at the laundromat, he took her in, and later, found an apartment for her.
Then the actor introduced Mimi to Renee Zellwegger, who had helped in Mimi’s apartment. Mimi didn’t know who the actor was, but she recognized Zellwegger on first sight.
“I really appreciate [the actor] and Renée for [everything they’ve done], I have a place to live now and my own bed. I now get my social security, so it helps me pay [for food] and my phone bill.” Mimi said.
The actor who helped to Mimi was Zach Galifianakis. It was in 2009, when the actor had his breakthrough with “The Hangover.” And at that time, Mimi and Zach already had a great bond.
Through her great connection with Zach, Mimi had experienced great things. When a movie premiere was coming, Zach would take Mimi as his date.
“I like to see her in that atmosphere. Somehow she fits in in a very strange way.” Zach said.
“If he’s in town, he takes me … I dress up nice, and a friend helps me with my makeup. It’s fun, not something I’ve ever dreamed I’d experience. The limo takes me home afterward.” Mimi said.
Zach Galifianakis had stated that he doesn’t enjoy being at the red carpet events, but attendint to those events with Mimi is enjoyable for him.
In 2016, a documentary about Mimi was made, as with the name, “Queen Mimi,” by the director, Yaniv Rokah.
“I wanted to know who is she, why is she there, what is the story?” Rokah said.
After the documentary aired, Mimi became a famous face around the laundromat, and the customers would recognize her. She was on her work at the laundromat, unless Zach takes her for an event, or to spend some time together.
Sadly, Mimi passed away in 2021, and through the documentary, her story and journey is there to see.
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