The Controversial Connection Between Eminem and Mariah Carey
Aspirant desired Mariah Carey's portrayal as his mom in the film '8 Mile' - Inquisitive filmmaker sought to cast Mariah Carey as the mother in the movie "8 Mile"
In an offbeat twist, Eminem (52), who's only four years senior to the diva, had dreamt of casting Mariah Carey (56) as his on-screen mother in the biographical drama "8 Mile" (2002). This intriguing revelation stems from Damion "Damizza" Young (51)'s podcast interview. Young, a former manager of Mariah Carey, recalls that his connection to Eminem, through their shared mentor Dr. Dre (60), led to this unusual request.
At first, Mariah Carey (56) turned down a meeting due to reasons unknown. However, once she learned it was related to a film project, she agreed. Interestingly, by the late 90s, Carey seemed to seek a cinematic breakthrough after her music career took a hit[1].
Despite Young's initial hesitation, he eventually set up a phone call between the two heavyweights. But what happened next? Eminem (52) revealed that he wanted Carey to play his mother in the movie, a proposal she flat-out rejected due to her insecurities[2].
The Case of Kim Basinger and "Glitter"
Ultimately, Kim Basinger (71) stepped into the role of the mother in "8 Mile". With an 19-year age gap, Basinger was an almost ideal choice. Eminem's real mother, Debbie Nelson (1955-2024), gave birth to him at 18.
Meanwhile, Carey (56) delved into the ill-fated film "Glitter" instead[1]. The movie made heads turn due to its poor critical reception and dismal performance at the box office.
A conflict that Fueled a Feud
Although the connection between Eminem and Carey didn't directly materialize in a film, it sparked an ongoing feud. The rapper frequented accusations of a romantic liaison with Carey, even threatening to release explicit voice messages from her.
In contrast, Carey continuously denied any romantic involvement. Their relationship was strictly professional, albeit with an undeniable spark[2].
Young also shared insights about their purported relationship in the podcast, claiming, "She was chasing him, not the other way around." He recalled visiting Eminem in Detroit with Carey, implying that the stars may have shared intimate moments.
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"Despite the proposal to cast Mariah Carey as his on-screen mother in the movie '8 Mile' never materializing, the encounter seemed to ignite an ongoing feud between the two celebrities. Eminem's interest in casting Carey, who instead opted for the flawed film 'Glitter,' fueled speculations of a romantic liaison."
"Contrasting the film projects of Eminem and Mariah Carey, Kim Basinger, with an age gap more suitable to play the part, took on the role of Eminem's mother in '8 Mile,' adding more fuel to the fire of the speculated relationship between the two celebrities."
