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- Eminem
- Kim Basinger
- Mekhi Phifer
- Brittany Murphy
- Anthony Mackie
- Michael Shannon
- Evan Jones
- Omar Benson Miller
As Jimmy/B-Rabbit
Character: Marshall Mathers (AKA Eminem) leads the 8 Mile cast as Jimmy. Living in a trailer with his single mother and young sister, Jimmy leads a life that’s far from perfect. However, he never gives up on his dream of becoming a rapper. Battling stage fright and rivalries in the city’s underground hip-hop scene, Jimmy comes up with innovative rhymes and sarcastic jabs under his rap battle alias B-Rabbit. The character is undeniably personal to Eminem, who himself came from a similar backgr...
As Stephanie
Character: Kim Basinger joins the 8 Mile cast as Stephanie, a woman who shares a strained relationship with her children Jimmy and Lily. The single mother is often foul-mouthed and usually belittles Jimmy, but she is also struggling mentally because of her abusive partner. The difficult relationship between Jimmy and his mother reflects Eminem's troubled history with his own mother, which he talks about in many of his songs. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: Basinger reunited with director Cu...
As Future
Character: The 8 Mile cast is incomplete without Mekhi Phifer, who plays Jimmy’s close friend Future. He also hosts rap battles and is always considerate of what Jimmy needs on stage. An interesting behind-the-scenes detail from 8 Mileis that the character of Future was actually based on the late rapper Proof, who was Eminem’s real-life best friend. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: Other than 8 Mile, Phifer has also appeared in the Divergent trilogy as Max, a member of the Dauntless faction....
As Alex
Character: Alex is Jimmy’s love interest and the two seem to have quite a stable relationship initially. She likes the fact that Jimmy can defend his co-workers and stand up for what is right. Despite being a largely positive character, Alex is still imperfectas is evident from her unfaithfulness with Jimmy. However, by the end of the movie, the two make an understood peace between them with no apparent hard feelings. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: The character is played by late actor Bri...
As Papa Doc/Clarence
Character: Anthony Mackie’s best movies include 8 Mile,which also marked his acting debut. Mackie played Clarence, who raps under the alter ego Papa Doc and comes across as one of Jimmy’s main adversaries on stage. Papa Doc is unabashedly rude toward anyone whom he sees as a potential threat. He is also a violent person in general, even remorselessly holding Jimmy at gunpoint. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: The 8 Mile cast member found future fame playing the superhero Falcon/Captain Ameri...
As Greg Buehl
Character: Greg is Stephanie’s boyfriend and a former classmate of Jimmy’s with their past history adding to the animosity between them. As rude and profane as his romantic partner, Greg is highly unlikable as a person. He is not only ill-mannered towards Jimmy but Stephanie too and is an abusive boyfriend to her. By the end of the movie, she is able to realize how wrong he is for her and decides to leave him. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Greg is one of Michael Shannon’s most underrated roles w...
As Cheddar Bob
Cheddar Bob is one of Jimmy’s best friends, who constantly accompanies him in his misadventures. However, he can be irresponsible at times (such as the time when he accidentally shoots himself). He wants to be tough like the rest of his friends, but there is a sense that he is simply playing a part and isn't really cut out for this aggressive world. Despite his actions, Cheddar is a loyal friend to Jimmy. Notable Movies & TV Shows: After his time as an 8 Mile cast member, actor Evan Jones wen...
As Sol George
Character: Sol George is another one of Jimmy’s friends who embarks on different activities with him, be it paintballing cars on the street or witnessing rap battles.George doesn’t have many enemies and has a largely friendly persona. He is not as close to Jimmy as Future and is not as much of an oddball personality as Cheddar Bob, but Sol George still manages to stand out thanks to his big presence and calm demeanor, making him the gentle giant of the group. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor:...
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- Eminem. Portraying a fictionalized version of himself in 8 Mile, led, in part, to Eminem's rise to prominence. With over 120 award nominations and over 70 wins, including an Oscar, he is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
- Brittany Murphy. With the 1995 release of Clueless, Brittany Murphy made her feature film debut opposite Alicia Silverstone. Murphy went on to feature in movies including Don't Say A Word, Uptown Girls, Just Married, and Little Black Book after playing Alex in 8 Mile.
- Kim Basinger. Prior to playing Stephanie (Jimmy's Mom) in 8 Mile, Kim Basinger was a well-known actress. She has acted in a number of movies and TV episodes, including From Here to Eternity, My Stepmother Is an Alien, Batman, Cellular, and L.A.
- Mekhi Phifer. Mekhi Phifer's acting career started when he was chosen for the main part in filmmaker Spike Lee's 1995 film Clockers after submitting to an open casting call.
Jul 3, 2024 · 8 Mile received an extremely positive critical reception and went on to gross nearly $250 million in box office receipts. But where is the cast of 8 Mile today? How have their lives and careers fared after being part of such a beloved cultural phenomenon?
8 Mile: With Eminem. In 1995 Detroit, a talented rapper fights to prove himself on the local hip-hop scene. Eminem stars in this acclaimed drama loosely based on his life.
Aug 27, 2024 · Local Schedule. Tickets and NBC Studio Tour. Watch Today - 8/27/24 (Season 72, Episode 287) of TODAY or get episode details on NBC.com.
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