‘Baby Shady’ Takes Over the Internet: Fans Are Losing It Over How Eminem’s Grandson Looks Exactly Like Slim Shady

From the Ice-Cold Stare to the Signature Smirk, It’s Like Watching Marshall Mathers All Over Again.

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A touching Father’s Day tribute received so much attention after fans spotted a stunning resemblance that had them lighting up the comments section.

The daughter of renowned rapper Eminem, Hailie Jade Scott, sparked a wave of emotional and nostalgic reactions on June 15, 2025, after honoring her husband, Evan McClintock, with a Father’s Day post on Instagram. In addition to celebrating McClintock’s new role as a parent, netizens were captivated by their baby boy, whose appearance drew immediate comparisons to his famous grandfather.

A netizen's comment about Hailie Jade Scott's Father's Day post on June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

A netizen’s comment about Hailie Jade Scott’s Father’s Day post on June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

On Sunday, Scott, 29, shared a post highlighting her and her husband’s life as a new family of three and celebrated the joy they’ve experienced since welcoming their son, Elliot, on March 14, 2025.

Evan McClintock holding his son, Elliot, on Hailie Jade Scott's Father's Day post from June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

Evan McClintock holding his son, Elliot, on Hailie Jade Scott’s Father’s Day post from June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

In the carousel of personal images, the influencer expressed her love and gratitude, “Watching you become a father has been the most beautiful experience. These first 3 months have been full of love, late nights, and learning together—and I truly can’t imagine doing any of it without you. Happy first Father’s Day.”

Evan McClintock holding his son, Elliot, on Hailie Jade Scott's Father's Day post from June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

Evan McClintock holding his son, Elliot, on Hailie Jade Scott’s Father’s Day post from June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

Although her message centered on appreciation for McClintock, the comment section quickly shifted focus to baby Elliot, more specifically, to whom he resembled. One person wrote“He looks completely like his grandpa omg ❤️,” and another commented“So cute! He def looks like his grandpa!”

Evan McClintock holding his son, Elliot, on Hailie Jade Scott's Father's Day post from June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

Evan McClintock holding his son, Elliot, on Hailie Jade Scott’s Father’s Day post from June 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/hailiejade

Fans continued to share their impressions, each adding their take on the baby’s features. One admirer noted“Luckiest boy in the world will never want for anything plus looks like his grandad,” while another gushed“Awwww baby shady.”

 

Some observed how traits from both parents had mixed in. One person said“Ok, this is the part where he looks like Daddy!” Another wrote“Hailie he looks so much like you! Genes play hard in your family.”

 

A range of reactions continued pouring in. A viewer declared“Looks just like his grandpa!! ❤️😍,” while another shared“He’s definitely got features of both parents. I thought he was your twin before but he looks like Evan too.”

One thoughtful fan commented“Evan, you are a great father! Forgive people for comparing your child to his grandfather.”

 

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