Brittany Murphy learned to flip from Eminem on the set of ‘8 Mile’.
Have you ever noticed that there’s something wrong with the way Brittany Murphy in the “8 Mile” movie flips people off? That’s because she had a really specific method for doing it, which she learned from Eminem. “8 Miles” is still a one-of-a-kind picture with a one-of-a-kind connection to real life, which is what makes it so affecting and memorable. And the more we discover about how it was made, the clearer it becomes.
Actor Anthony Mackie recently appeared on The Rich Eisen Show for an interview where he revealed an interesting story about the final battle on Eminem starrer ‘8 Mile‘. He revealed that Eminem used his real-life info in his lyrics for the finale battle. Anthony says, “There was this one day, we were sitting on the set and Eminem comes over and he’s like ‘what’s up man, I was reading a script and there is no reason for me not to like you, you are cool dude, I like you’ and then I said ‘I like you too.’ And then he was like ‘Cool, So you don’t mind if I add some stuff in the script about you? I was like ‘About me or the character?’. He’s like ‘no, no just some character stuff’. I’m like yeah no problem. So before the entire 8 Mile final battle, he googles me and learns about me and all that stuff he basically makes fun of me as Papa Doc. [Laughs] And then I’m like ‘That’s a little personal Mr. Marshall… I grew up in a nice house, my parents were nice to me, why are you making fun of me [Everyone laughs]. He literally walked over and said this gonna be dope.” The interview also has an interesting revelation about Brittany Murphy and Eminem.
Since breaking through with “The Slim Shady LP” in 2000, Eminem has been criticized for being obscene, depraved, antisocial, sexist, and homophobic. What does Murphy think of the divisive rapper who won a Grammy?
“I’m a fan,” says Murphy, 25. “And I spoke to all my gay friends about him and they’re actually fans, too. I have a wealth of respect for what he does. I think that he’s very misunderstood.”
TJ Jefferson, who works on the show, also shared a story about his good friend, late Brittany Murphy, relating to Eminem. “I was friends with the late Brittany Murphy,” he says. “We hung out for a few years and one time she told me a story that she had no idea how to throw up a middle finger cause she never flipped anyone off in her entire life until she did 8 Mile with Marshall. Eminem had to sit her down and teach her how to do it. And if you watch the movie, he has a weird way of flipping people off. And if you look, she does the exact same way he does.”
Brittney came on The Late Show With David Letterman to promote the film. David asked, “Was there romance off the screen?” as they discussed her connection with Eminem in the film. “Yeah, yeah sure,” Brittany replied casually. She said that “it gone” without going into any detail. “It came and went,” she explained.
Brittany also praised Eminem in an interview with MTV News at the time. “He’s one of, if not the most, funny, honest, professional, and hardworking actors I’ve ever worked with.” “she stated Meanwhile, Eminem discussed his friendship with the Clueless star with the magazine. Brittany and him “became buddies,” he said.” “I’ll say that,” he said, implying that there was more to the story.
The film “8 Mile” was a critical and commercial triumph. It debuted at No. 1 in the United States, with $51.3 million in its first weekend, and went on to make a total of $242.9 million worldwide. The album’s soundtrack was also a financial triumph, earning the Recording Industry Association of America’s quadruple platinum certification (RIAA). The film received several nominations and awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for Eminem, Luis Resto, and Jeff Bass for “Lose Yourself” at the 75th Academy Awards. Several media selected 8 Mile as one of the greatest films of 2002.
In the latest interview, Eminem’s good friend and collaborator 50 Cent revealed he’s trying to bring 8 mile to television. “I’m gonna bring his 8 Mile to television,” he said. “We’re in motion. “It’s gonna be big. I ain’t got no duds. I’m battin’ a hundred, I’m battin’ a hundred.” “Who’s idea is that? Did you have to convince Em? Because 8 Mile is a classic,” Big Boy asked. “No, I think it should be there for his legacy, because if you don’t see… it’s important to me that they understand it, you know what I mean?”
