Eminem stars as aspiring rapper Jimmy ‘B-Rabbit’ Smith Jr., alongside Brittany Murphy as his love interest Alex, and Mekhi Phifer as his best friend Future in the 2002 film ‘8 Mile‘.
Main cast
- Jimmy ‘B-Rabbit’ Smith Jr.EminemMain
- AlexBrittany MurphyMain
- David ‘Future’ PorterMekhi PhiferMain
- Stephanie SmithKim BasingerMain
- WinkEugene ByrdMain
- JaneaneTaryn ManningMain
Supporting cast
- Greg BuehlMichael ShannonSupp
- Sol GeorgeOmar Benson MillerSupp
- Cheddar BobEvan JonesSupp
- LilyChloe GreenfieldSupp
- Papa DocDe’Angelo WilsonSupp
- LottoAnthony MackieSupp
Guest & voice
- B-Rabbit’s friend (stereo shop)XzibitGuest
- Battle MC (Leaders of the Free World)ProofGuest
- Himself (DJ)DJ HeadGuest
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About this cast
‘8 Mile’ is a 2002 American drama directed by Curtis Hanson, loosely based on Eminem’s life. The film follows Jimmy ‘B-Rabbit’ Smith Jr., a white rapper from a trailer park in Detroit, as he battles personal demons and rivals in the local hip-hop scene. The cast features Eminem in his acting debut, alongside Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, and Kim Basinger.
FAQs
Who plays Jimmy ‘B-Rabbit’ Smith Jr. in ‘8 Mile’?
Eminem plays the lead character Jimmy ‘B-Rabbit’ Smith Jr., an aspiring rapper from Detroit.
Is ‘8 Mile’ based on a true story?
The film is loosely based on Eminem’s own life, though many events and characters are fictionalised.
Who plays Alex in ‘8 Mile’?
Brittany Murphy plays Alex, Jimmy’s love interest in the film.
Does Kim Basinger appear in ‘8 Mile’?
Yes, Kim Basinger plays Stephanie Smith, Jimmy’s mother.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026