Mimi Faust facts for kids

Mimi Faust (born Oluremi Fela James on January 3, 1972) is an American reality television star. She is well-known for appearing on the VH1 show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. She first joined the show with Stevie J, who is the father of her daughter.

Early Life and Family

Mimi Faust was born Oluremi Fela James. She grew up with her mother, who was involved with Scientology. In 2014, Mimi shared that she grew up without her mother because of her mother's connection to the church. She explained that at age 13, she was told she was a "freeloader" because she wasn't working for them.

Mimi did not meet her biological father until she was sixteen years old. She had grown up believing another man was her father. After getting to know her biological father, she decided to take his last name. Her father passed away in 2014.

Career Highlights

Mimi Faust started her career by appearing in music videos. From 1999 to 2003, she was in music videos for artists like Kelly Price and Pharrell Williams. The video for Pharrell Williams' song "Frontin'" also featured rapper Jay-Z.

Later, Mimi started her own cleaning business called Keep It Clean Inc. This business was located in the Stone Mountain area of Atlanta.

Joining Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta

In 2012, Mimi Faust became part of the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. This show is a spin-off of the popular Love & Hip Hop series on VH1. She joined the show with Stevie J, who is the father of her daughter, Eva. Other cast members included singer K. Michelle, rapper Rasheeda, musician and actress Karlie Redd, and rapper Joseline Hernandez. Mimi's friend, Ariane Davis, also had a recurring role on the show.

The program showed Mimi's life with Stevie J and their daughter, Eva. It also explored the relationships between the cast members.

Mimi Faust is managed by Sandy Lal, who is also her entertainment lawyer.

Speaking Out

In 2017, Mimi Faust appeared on the television show Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. On this show, she spoke in detail about her experiences. She shared how her mother left her after Mimi refused to sign a contract with the organization.

Television Appearances