Eminem wanted Mariah Carey to play his mom in 8 Mile despite being only four years his senior
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.
Mariah Carey ‘did not like’ role Eminem asked her to play in biopic film
- Eminem wanted Mariah Carey to play his alcoholic mother in his 2002 film debut, 8 Mile, according to producer Damion Young.
- Young, who worked with Carey on her 1998 single “I Still Believe”, introduced Eminem to Carey, who had expressed interest in film roles.
- Carey allegedly asked for Eminem’s number after learning the meeting was about a film role, despite initially declining to meet.
- During the call, Eminem suggested Carey play his mother, which Young said she “did not like that s*** at all” due to her insecurities.
- 8 Mile, based on Eminem’s early career, saw him playing an aspiring rapper and featured the hit song “Lose Yourself,” which won an Oscar for Best Original Song.