Zach Galifianakis, a comedian, has consistently demonstrated that he has a
kind heart. While most celebrities lead lives filled with fame, riches, and
luxury, many of them later use their newly acquired wealth and established
platforms to give back to the community. Galifianakis belongs to the latter
group and has kept up his efforts to help individuals in need.
On October 1, 1969, Galifianakis was born. He has worked as a musician and
a writer in addition to being an actor and comedian, for which he is most
known. He has appeared in a number of movies and television shows, most
notably the "The Hangover" trilogy. His other well-known motion pictures
include Dinner for Schmucks, The Lego Batman Movie, and Due Date. For his
performance in "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)," he
garnered favorable reviews.
Galifianakis has been on television in both the HBO series "Bored to Death"
and the FX series "Baskets," which both garnered him nominations for
Primetime Emmy Awards. Even more funny quips and antics were displayed by
the actor when hosting "Saturday Night Live," displaying his amazing comic
timing.
Nothing nearly compares to how kind-hearted Galifianakis is, despite the
fact that he has achieved international fame for his sense of humor and
outstanding acting abilities. The 80-year-old homeless woman, Mimi Haist,
often known as Queen Mimi, became a friend of the actor in the 2010s. In
addition to purchasing Mimi an apartment and covering her rent for years,
Galifianakis did all in his ability to aid Mimi and provided her with some
priceless experiences.
Galifianakis gained global fame with "The Hangover" trilogy, but he also
demonstrated how he was making use of his position to help others. The
actor, who the public grew to know and love as Queen Mimi, made the decision
to utilize his stature and resources to aid a homeless woman named Mimi,
according to the New York Daily News.
Mimi and Galifianakis originally became friends in 1994 when they met in
the Los Angeles region. He had just moved into an apartment near Fox
Laundry, the laundry where Mimi volunteered, and was new to the region and
still looking for his big break. The New York Daily News said that she
subsisted on client tips. According to CBS, she had formerly been married
and resided in a home, but she tragically lost "everything" and found
herself living on the streets.
Galifianakis stopped going to the laundromat once he started working and
was busy pursuing his hobbies. When he learned that Mimi was homeless in
2011, he was motivated to take action. In the end, Galifianakis bought her a
one-bedroom apartment and covered all of her expenses, including rent and
electricity.
Additionally, the actor chose to live a life of luxury for the 87-year-old
and brought her along to a few "The Hangover" premieres. The bearded actor
reportedly brought Mimi to the premieres of "The Hangover Part II" and "The
Campaign," but no one was aware of her identity at the time.
Galifianakis was certain who he was going to bring to the premiere of the
third installment of "The Hangover" trilogy, and Mimi was overjoyed. She had
added, "I'm looking forward to it, I like the excitement of it." Even the
former street person was picked up by the star from her Santa Monica
condominium.
Mimi gushed about how thrilling it was to travel in a limo and encounter
other famous people. Even if they didn't recognize her, she liked having her
picture taken and waving to supporters. Galifianakis, who revealed how much
he "hates" expensive Hollywood gatherings, also thought the experience was
fantastic. When I see Mimi there, she makes me feel better, the actress
said.
The narrative of Mimi captivated many viewers, and Galifianakis' kind deeds
impacted many more. Yaniv Rokah's "Queen Mimi," a documentary on Mimi's
life, was released in 2015. The documentary went on to win a few accolades,
demonstrating how much its viewers were moved.
In a 2016 interview with CBS, Mimi discussed the film and said she never
thought of herself as being homeless. I simply kept my religion strong, I
talked to people, and I watched who I hung out with, she added. Fortunately
for Mimi, one of the friends she eventually did make was the star of "The
Hangover," and it's clear that he undoubtedly contributed to improving her
life.
Mimi sadly died in November 2021. "Goodbye our dear!," said a Facebook post
from the Queen Mimi page. You will always be respected and remembered.
Remembering Queen Mimi, 1925–2021
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