Mimi Faust

Oluremi Fela James, known professionally as Mimi Faust, was born on January 3, 1972, in Newport News, Virginia. Her early life included being raised by a mother involved in Scientology, an experience she later discussed publicly, including being abandoned by the organization at 13. She did not meet her biological father until she was sixteen. Faust established herself in the entertainment industry before gaining wider recognition.

Faust’s career began with appearances in music videos for artists such as Kelly Price’s “It’s Gonna Rain” and Pharrell Williams’ “Frontin'” between 1999 and 2003. She also established her own business, Keep It Clean Inc., a cleaning service in Stone Mountain, Atlanta, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit early on. Her career significantly advanced in 2012 when she joined the cast of VH1’s reality television show, ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.’ The program chronicled her relationship with producer Stevie J and their daughter, Eva, and also depicted a love triangle involving castmate Joseline Hernandez.

Over the years, Mimi Faust has maintained her presence on ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ in various capacities, from main cast to guest appearances, spanning from 2012 to 2022. She made a notable appearance on ‘Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath’ in 2017, where she shared details about her past experiences with Scientology. Faust has also expanded her entrepreneurial efforts, launching her own skincare line, Oluremi Skin. She has been managed by Sandy Lal, who has also served as her entertainment lawyer.