Who is Ayo Edebiri and what role did she play in 'I Love L.A.'?

Ayo Edebiri, a friend and fellow writer/actor of 'I Love L.A.' creator Rachel Sennott, played the role of Mimi Rush, a delusional British pop star, in the show's second episode.

What was Mimi Rush's plan in the episode?

Mimi Rush, Edebiri's character, tried to get Zendaya to star as her mom in her new music video, but when the A-list actress didn't engage, Mimi's team scrambled to find reasons why nobody would want to work with Zendaya.

How did the talent manager, Charlie, react to Zendaya's involvement in Mimi's video?

Charlie, the talent manager, tried to dig up dirt on Zendaya to dissuade her from working with Mimi, but when Zendaya surprisingly agreed to be in the video, Charlie's recon mission actually got him fired for "talking sh*t" about the actress.

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Ayo Edebiri Steals the Show as Delusional British Pop Star in 'I Love L.A.'

10 Nov

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Summary

Ayo Edebiri, creator Rachel Sennott's friend, appears as a delusional British pop star
Edebiri's character, Mimi Rush, tries to get Zendaya to star in her music video
Talent manager Charlie scrambles to find dirt on Zendaya to dissuade her

Ayo Edebiri Steals the Show as Delusional British Pop Star in 'I Love L.A.'

On November 10th, 2025, the second episode of HBO's 'I Love L.A.' aired, delivering a fun surprise for viewers with the appearance of creator Rachel Sennott's friend and fellow writer/actor, Ayo Edebiri. Edebiri plays the role of Mimi Rush, a British pop star who is more than a little disconnected from reality.

Mimi's plot in the episode revolves around her attempt to get Zendaya to star as her mom in her new music video. However, when the A-list actress doesn't engage, Mimi's team, led by talent manager Charlie (Jordan Firstman), is sent scrambling to find reasons why nobody would want to work with Zendaya. Charlie tries to dig up dirt on the 'Dune' actress, promising Mimi that "she is a bad person" in order to soothe her aggravation.