309: Marie “Mimi” Haist
Star of the documentary Queen Mimi
Born: 25 August 1925, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Died: November 2021, Santa Monica, California, United States of America
Not much is known about Marie other than the fact she was known for being a homeless woman who lived in a Santa Monica laundromat for twenty years. She slept between the washers and dryers, and helped the patrons with their washing needs.
In the 1990's, Zach Galifanakis met Mimi in the laundromat and the pair became fast friends. Once he had enough money himself, Zach got Mimi an apartment of her own, and soon after, another friend, Renée Zellweger, helped furnish the place for Mimi.
Before becoming homeless, Marie had been married for many years and had two children; but she divorced her husband after finding out he cheated on her.
The Trailer for Queen Mimi can be viewed to the left. Mimi passed away at the age of ninety-six.
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Find a Grave Marked
Sources:
https://www.coolimba.com/view/mimi-laundromat/
https://americancoinop.com/articles/homeless-famous-meet-queen-mimi-conclusion
https://news.amomama.com/292267-zach-galifianakis-has-paid-rent-old-home.html
https://www.mamamia.com.au/zach-galifianakis-mimi-haist/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/246119036/marie-elizabeth-haist