Eminem originally sought Mariah Carey for the role of his mom ultimately played by Kim Basinger in 8 Mile, according to a music producer working with the singer in the early 2000s.

Damizza suggested that the meeting about "8 Mile" might have been the moment that sparked the rumored relationship between Eminem and Mariah Carey. "Next thing I know, we are at Eminem's house ...

Eminem, Mariah Carey and the 8 Mile role that sparked a feud, where an alleged affair, lies and controversy between the two artists was born. Dementia diagnoses rise in adults prescribed with ...

This is an interesting revelation, as Carey ended up not appearing in 8 Mile and has also denied the two ever being romantically involved. Eminem, however, wouldn’t let her deceive the people.

Eminem reportedly began a romance with Mariah Carey after she turned down his offer to play his mom in "8 Mile." We belong together — as mother and son.

Rapper Eminem is said to have wanted singer Mariah Carey to play his mother when he made his film debut in the semi-autobiographical 2002 drama 8 Mile. The 52-year-old rapper, real name Marshall ...

Reps for Carey and Eminem did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Released in 2002, 8 Mile is based on Eminem’s own life as an aspiring Detroit rapper.

Eminem initially wanted to cast Mariah Carey as his mother in ‘8 Mile,’ according to one of the ‘Fantasy’ singer’s former collaborators. E! News Now Eminem Kim Basinger Mariah Carey ...

Eminem initially wanted to cast Mariah Carey as his mother in ‘8 Mile,’ according to one of the ‘Fantasy’ singer’s former collaborators.