Mercedes “MJ” Javid

Mercedes Javid was born on August 12, 1972, in Tehran, Iran. She later pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from California State University, Northridge, in 2002. Her career path led her into real estate, where she became an agent working from the Calabasas office, primarily serving clients on the Westside. Javid’s public profile significantly increased with her involvement in the Bravo reality television series “Shahs of Sunset,” which premiered on March 11, 2012. On the show, she worked alongside fellow cast member Reza Farahan at Keller Williams Realty, highlighting her professional activities in the real estate sector.

Throughout her time on “Shahs of Sunset,” which ran for nine seasons until August 29, 2021, Javid became a central figure, participating in 98 episodes. Her personal life also became a part of her public narrative, including her marriage to Tommy Feight on April 21, 2018, and the birth of their son, Shams Francis Feight, on April 17, 2019. This period included significant personal challenges, such as experiencing complications during childbirth at age 46, which she later shared publicly. Javid has also appeared in other television projects, including “The Traitors” in 2023 and is listed for an upcoming role in “The Valley: Persian Style” in 2026. Her career trajectory demonstrates a consistent presence in reality television and a foundational background in real estate.