Eminem and Brittany Murphy hooked up after starring in 8 Mile. Brittany Murphy and Eminem co-starred in "8 Mile" together in 2002. Their characters shared quite a few intense scenes together that led a lot of people to wonder if they ever dated in real life. It turns out they did, but things didn't work out in the end. Because the film is basically a bunch of building blocks on small moments of intensity; and because the material is already close to the real world of Eminem; angst ridden Marshal sells himself as The Big Picture. The film captures the struggles of an aspiring white rapper in a predominantly black-driven music scene, highlighting issues of prejudice and the importance of hard work. Eminem I read it should be in New Zealand. jezzzaaa03 • 2 yr. ago. Thanks mate. SnooGiraffes2241 • 2 yr. ago. I saw it on Canada. jezzzaaa03 • 2 yr. ago. Thank you. indian_hannibal • 2 yr. ago. Canada. Mekhi Phifer as David “Future” Porter: Mekhi Phifer’s portrayal of David “Future” Porter, a close friend and mentor to Eminem’s character, Jimmy Smith Jr., was widely appreciated. Following 8 Mile, Phifer continued to have a successful acting career. He appeared in various films and television shows, including ER, Torchwood, and 10. "8 Mile". Overshadowed by “Lose Yourself,” “8 Mile” is the unheralded gem of the "8 Mile" soundtrack, an in-character missive about the struggles he faced to make it in the rap game This year marks the 20th anniversary of the film, loosely based on the rapper’s life, which has inspired a new offering from the Detroit sightseeing company called “8 Mile: The Movie Sites On October 27, the artist announced a 20th anniversary deluxe edition of the 8 Mile soundtrack. In addition, he performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J fuZ1NTW.