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Ayo Edebiri Steals the Show as Delusional British Pop Star in 'I Love L.A.'
10 Nov
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
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.
Surprisingly, Zendaya does eventually agree to be in Mimi's video, much to Charlie's surprise. His recon mission to get dirt on the actress actually gets him fired for "talking sh*t" around town about Mimi's "best friend," Zendaya. The episode showcases Edebiri's comedic talents as she brings the eccentric, flaky, and delusional Mimi to life on screen.
