Marie "Mimi" Haist lived in a Santa Monica laundromat for 18 years after becoming homeless in her 50s following a divorce.
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Marie "Mimi" Haist lived in a Santa Monica laundromat for 18 years after becoming homeless in her 50s following a divorce.
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Marie "Mimi" Haist lived in a laundromat in Santa Monica, California, for 18 years. After becoming homeless in her 50s due to a divorce, she found refuge in this public space. The film details her life, including her friendship with comedian Zach Galifianakis, who paid her rent for years. Mimi attended events like the red carpet premiere of The Hangover in 2009. She passed away in 2021 at the age of 95. The documentary was directed by Yaniv Rokah and released in 2016.
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Why Watch
- Meet Marie 'Mimi' Haist, a unique character in Santa Monica.
- See Zach Galifianakis' long friendship with Mimi.
- Find out how Mimi lived in a laundromat for nearly two decades.
Did You Know
- Marie 'Mimi' Haist lived in a laundromat for 18 years.
- Zach Galifianakis paid Haist's rent until her death in 2021.
- Haist became homeless in her 50s due to a divorce.
- The film was released worldwide in May 2016.
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Who directed the documentary Queen Mimi?
Queen Mimi was directed by Yaniv Rokah.
How long did Marie 'Mimi' Haist live in a laundromat?
Marie 'Mimi' Haist lived in a Santa Monica laundromat for 18 years.
What song is featured in the Queen Mimi soundtrack?
The soundtrack includes a song titled 'Celebrate Life' by Deana Carter.
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