Eminem Sought Mariah Carey For 8 Mile Mother Role

Producer Damizza revealed that Eminem initially sought Mariah Carey to play his mother in the 2002 film 8 Mile, a role that eventually went to Kim Basinger. Eminem pursued Carey for a meeting, which she initially declined until learning it was for a movie role. During their meeting, Eminem directly asked Carey to play his mother, a suggestion that reportedly made her uncomfortable. Damizza also claimed that the business meeting unexpectedly turned into a brief romantic encounter, with Carey pursuing Eminem, which she has consistently denied. Eminem later referenced their alleged relationship in his 2009 diss track “The Warning,” which responded to Carey’s song “Obsessed,” believed to be about him. Despite the rumors and Eminem's public assertions, Carey never appeared in 8 Mile, and the role was critically acclaimed under Basinger's portrayal.