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Eminem Wanted Mariah Carey, Who Is 4 Years Older Than Him, to Play His Mother in 8 Mile, Producer Claims

Eminem reportedly wanted Mariah Carey to star as his mom in his 2002 movie '8 Mile,' despite her being just four years older than him.

During the June 4 episode of the TFU Podcast, music producer Damion “Damizza” Young claimed the “Way I Am” rapper, 52, wanted Carey, 56, to play his mother in 8 Mile, despite the five-time Grammy winner being just four years his senior. Young, who first worked with Carey when he produced her 1998 single “ I Still Believe ” featuring Krayzie Bone and Da Brat, said he’s responsible for introducing the “Obsessed” singer and Eminem. Young said he was in the process of advising her against signing on to do Glitter, since it was an independent film, when he got a call from Eminem’s camp with the 8 Mile offer, which he also didn’t necessarily approve of.

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