- 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.
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