Mimi Faust | |
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| Born | Oluremi Fela James (1972-01-03)January 3, 1972 (age 53) Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta |
| Partner(s) | Stevie J (1997–2012) Tamera Young (2016–2022) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | mimifaust |
Oluremi Fela Faust (néeJames) (born January 3, 1972), known professionally asMimi Faust, is an Americanreality television personality who stars on theVH1 programLove & Hip Hop: Atlanta. She first appeared as the long-time girlfriend of producerStevie J.
Born Oluremi Fela James, she was reared by a mother active inScientology.[1] In a sit-down special withEgypt Sherrod in 2014, Faust discussed being abandoned by her mother for the sake of the church. She stated of the church "They put me out at 13. They actually came to me and said I was a freeloader because I ate their food and slept there and I wasn't indeed working for them." Faust did not meet her biological father until she was sixteen years old. In fact, her birth was the result of an affair; Faust grew up believing that another man was her birth father. She would go on to take her biological father's last name after developing a relationship with him.[2] Her father later died in 2014.[3]
In 1999–2003, Faust appeared in the music videos for singersKelly Price' single "It's Gonna Rain" andPharrell Williams' single "Frontin'", which featured the rapperJay-Z. ActressLauren London and modelLanisha Cole were also featured in the video. Faust later established the Keep It Clean Inc. cleaning service in the Stone Mountain area ofAtlanta.
In 2012, Faust joined the cast of theVH1 spin-off show ofLove & Hip Hop titledLove & Hip Hop: Atlanta. She was cast with the father of her daughter,Stevie J; singerK. Michelle; rapperRasheeda, musician/actressKarlie Redd; and rapperJoseline Hernandez. Faust's friend Ariane Davis also was cast in a recurring role on the show. The program showcased her relationship with Stevie J and the pair's daughter Eva. It also depicted thelove triangle between the couple and castmate Joseline Hernandez.
Faust is managed by Sandy Lal.[4] Sandy Lal is also Faust'sentertainment lawyer.[5]In 2017, Faust appeared on the television showLeah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, where she spoke in-depth on how she was abandoned by her mother after refusing to sign a contract with the organization.[6]
In 2014, a sex tape entitledScandal in Atlanta, featuring Faust and then-boyfriend Londell Smith (a.k.a.Nikko London), was released throughVivid Entertainment. It has become one of the most popular sex tapes released by the pornography company.[7] It was nominated for anAVN award for best celebrity sex tape in 2015,[8] losing out toTila Tequila. The category includedTeen Mom starFarrah Abraham.[9] Faust and Smith had stated that their luggage containing the sex tape was stolen and the tape was sent to Vivid Entertainment through an anonymous source.[10] After scrutiny by the public and those close to her, such as friend and castmate Ariane Davis, Faust admitted that the tape had been staged.[11] Faust allegedly made upwards of $100,000 from the sales of the sex tape.[12]
| Year | Show Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2022 | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Herself | Main cast (Seasons 1-9) Supporting (Season 10b)Guest (Season 10a) |
| 2017 | Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath | Special guest Star | |
| 2016 | Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood | Guest | |
| 2016-2018 | Leave It to Stevie | Supporting | |
| 2018 | Star | Guest | |
| 2021-2022 | VH1 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition | Main cast (Season 2) |