{"id":194978,"date":"2025-09-24T12:51:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/24\/eminem-wanted-mariah-carey-to-play-his-mom-in-8-mile-triggered-her-insecurities-source-claims-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T12:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T12:51:30","slug":"eminem-wanted-mariah-carey-to-play-his-mom-in-8-mile-triggered-her-insecurities-source-claims-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/24\/eminem-wanted-mariah-carey-to-play-his-mom-in-8-mile-triggered-her-insecurities-source-claims-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Eminem Wanted Mariah Carey to Play HIS MOM In ‘8 Mile,’ Triggered Her ‘Insecurities,’ Source Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Eminem has made a career out of roasting his enemies and hurling outrageous barbs at his fellow celebrities.<\/p>\n

But it seems that one of the most shocking insults of his career may have had nothing to do with a rap battle or a witty one-liner.<\/p>\n

Back in 2002, Em\u2019s film 8 Mile<\/em> \u2014 which was loosely based on his life story \u2014 was a hit with both critics and audiences.<\/p>\n

Kim Basinger memorably portrayed the rapper\u2019s trailer park-dwelling mother, but the role almost went to a significantly younger star.<\/p>\n