The Cast of 8 Mile: Where Are They Now?

Checking out the cast who helped Eminem rock Main Street.

8 Mile (2002) - Loosely based on Eminem's life before becoming famous, the film 8 Mile was meant to open the hip-hop megastar up to broader popularity (mainly amongst his fans' parents). The movie was rap music's equivalent of Rocky, focusing on a young, low income white guy trying desperately to overcome his slim odds to make it in a craft dominated by Black men. On the 15th anniversary of this hugely successful hip hop film, here's a look at the cast that helped Eminem rock the silver screen.(Photo: Universal/Getty Images)
Eminem - The film's lead, Eminem, starred as Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith, a poor, caucasian rapper struggling to overcome life's challenges to begin a hip hop career. Em didn't continue acting after 8 Mile, but he continued his multi-platinum selling music career. In 2005, he also checked himself into a drug rehab for an addiction to prescription medication.  In 2010, he released the album Recovery, which spawned the number one hit "Love the Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna. (Photo:  Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Bonnaroo Arts And Music Festival)
Mekhi Phifer  - Mekhi Phifer played Future, Eminem's friend and host of the rap battle venue Em wanted to conquer. Since beginning his career in Spike Lee's Clockers (1995), Mekhi has steadily kept busy, getting the bulk of thespian work on TV series like ER, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Lie to Me. (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)Kim Basinger  - Kim Basinger starred as Eminem's alcoholic mother Stephanie. After 8 Mile, the Hollywood veteran actress maintained her illustrious film career, starring in films like Elvis Has Left the Building. She is currently filming the romantic drama The Third Person.(Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

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8 Mile (2002) - Loosely based on Eminem's life before becoming famous, the film 8 Mile was meant to open the hip-hop megastar up to broader popularity (mainly amongst his fans' parents). The movie was rap music's equivalent of Rocky, focusing on a young, low income white guy trying desperately to overcome his slim odds to make it in a craft dominated by Black men. On the 15th anniversary of this hugely successful hip hop film, here's a look at the cast that helped Eminem rock the silver screen.(Photo: Universal/Getty Images)

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