In a surprising revelation from TFU Podcast, music producer Damion “Damizza” Young unveiled that Eminem once pursued pop icon Mariah Carey to play his mother in the iconic 2002 film 8 Mile
Despite being just four years older than Eminem (she was 56 and he was 52 at the time of the podcast) Em reportedly insisted:
“I want you to play my mother.”
According to Damizza, Carey was initially intrigued when she learned the offer was for a movie—but changed her mind after realizing the nature of the role.
“She did not like that s— at all. Her insecurities kicked in big time,” Damizza shared
The role ultimately went to Oscar-winner Kim Basinger, who took on the part of Stephanie Smith with critical acclaim
🎤 The Background Behind the Revelation
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Eminem and Larry King previously acknowledged a brief ($\approx$2001) relationship, which Carey has consistently denied
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The long-standing feud between the two artists debuted in the early 2000s and escalated with diss tracks like “The Warning” (2009), after Carey’s “Obsessed” was interpreted as a response
🎬 Legacy of 8 Mile
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Directed by Curtis Hanson and released in 2002, 8 Mile dramatizes Eminem’s struggle in Detroit’s underground rap scene .
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The film earned $242.9 million worldwide, and won Eminem an Oscar for “Lose Yourself”