Feud Ignites Between Eminem and Mariah Carey over Film Role
Get the inside scoop on the infamous Eminem and Mariah Carey feud! It all began, according to her ex-manager, with a shady movie offer from the rapper.
The Tale of Two Superstars and an Unwanted Role
For years, whispers of a feud between Eminem and Mariah Carey have been rampant, only adding fuel to the fire with hits like "Superman" (2002) and "Bagpipes from Baghdad" (2005). Carey, however, has continually denied any romantic involvement, while Eminem has presented himself as a disillusioned lover with "The Warning" (2009).
Their feud seemed to start in earnest when Eminem asked Damion "Damizza" Young, Mariah's former manager, to connect him with the singer for a film project. Young, who had a hunch things wouldn't end well, set up a call between the two. Surprisingly, Carey agreed, likely due to the fact that her music career had taken a downturn at the end of the 90s, and she was looking to break into acting[2].
During the call, Eminem revealed that Carey would be playing his mother in his autobiographical film "8 Mile" (2002). Unsurprisingly, Carey was not amused. With only a four-year age difference between her and Eminem, she felt uncomfortable taking on such a maternal role. "Her insecurities really kicked in," Young recalled[3].
Kim Basinger Steals the Spotlight
In the end, Kim Basinger, with a 19-year age difference, played the role of Eminem's mother in "8 Mile." Eminem's real mother, Debbie Nelson, gave birth to him at the age of 18, making Basinger a much better fit for the part[3]. Instead of starring in "8 Mile," Mariah Carey's acting debut came with the ill-fated "Glitter" (2001). Despite being released on an unlucky date, the film's failure was due to more than just poor timing[2].
The Final Detour
Young also claimed in the podcast that the contact he facilitated between the two stars led to something more intimate. On a flight from New York to Los Angeles, Carey allegedly made a sudden, unexpected detour to visit Eminem in Detroit[3]. It was during this visit that things supposedly took a sensual turn[3].
So, there you have it! The feud between Eminem and Mariah Carey seems to have its roots in a movie role gone wrong, and their supposed intimate encounter only added fuel to the fire[1][3].
Sources:[1] ntv.de, lpe/spot[2] entertainment.time.com[3] etonline.com
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In the intriguing world of celebrities and pop-culture, the feud between music icons Eminem and Mariah Carey might have its origins in a controversial movie offer. TheirBad relationship seemed to escalate when Eminem asked Damion "Damizza" Young, Mariah's ex-manager, for a connection to her for a film project. Interestingly, Carey's entry into the world of acting was shrouded in controversy, with allegations of an intimate encounter between her and Eminem during a sudden detour to visit him in Detroit.
