Eminem's Children Are Grown Up Now And Gorgeous

Eminem's lyrics can be brutal, and you don't want to find yourself on his diss tracks, but he has a much softer side when it comes to his children. He is a father to three kids: biological daughter Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, and two adopted children, his niece Alaina Marie Scott and Stevie Laine Scott (ex-wife Kim Scott's biological child from another relationship).

Eminem's career likely needs little introduction, but his biggest achievement is not the millions of records sold or his star status; it is how he has raised his children. How do we know this? Because in a rare interview about his kids for Mike Tyson's YouTube show "Hotboxin" in 2020, Eminem spoke with tenderness about his children. "When I think about my accomplishments, that's probably the thing I'm the most proud of is being able to raise kids," he said. "It's important to keep your kids grounded when they're in a situation like I have, it's very important. People also think, too, that money just buys happiness — that absolutely is not the truth. You've got to be right inside otherwise, none of this s*** means nothing."

Eminem sounds like a dedicated dad, and despite a demanding work schedule, he has tried to be there for his children as much as possible, especially in their younger years when he would ensure he was always present as possible. But who are his three children, and what do we know about them now that they're all grown up?

One of the most successful rappers of his time, Eminem earned enough money that his children wanted for nothing. But does that mean he spoiled them and gave in to their every whim? From what Hailie has said about her upbringing, it seems as if her father dedicated himself to making life as normal for her as possible — although she and her friend Brittany Ednie did go on tour with Eminem, not something the average kid does.

"Obviously, we were in a normal public school, we never thought anything was different," Hailie said of her childhood on her podcast, "Just a Little Shady." She continued, "I don't know, we had so many normal experiences that when something like that happened, I thought like, 'Oh, everybody else does this too.' Not realizing that, like, no, that's freaking weird.'"

For Eminem, letting his children grow up in Detroit meant giving them a safe and stable environment. "My kids are comfortable here — I want them to have the stability I didn't," he told Rolling Stone in a 2011 interview. "And it's also nostalgic. Being a few miles from where I grew up, being used to the people, the mentality. I'm a creature of habit ..."

If you've ever dreamed of becoming homecoming king or queen, you may be interested to know that Hailie Jade Scott Mathers was crowned homecoming queen for Chippewa Valley High School. The event occurred during a football game in 2013 (via People). It was likely an exciting time for Hailie, and since her father tries never to miss any events, he reportedly lent his support — in person, but also from a distance.  

"Hailie came out with her mother Kim [Scott] when she was introduced with all the other kids but her father watched from inside the school because he didn't want to cause a scene — he wanted Hailie to have her own moment," a parent told Macomb Daily newspaper (via People). "He opened the door and looked out like — 'That's my daughter!' He just looked like a proud father." Because Eminem keeps so much of his life private, the news gave fans a welcome glimpse into his life as a father. 

An important part of being a dad is showing up, but Eminem values other qualities too. "Teach them right from wrong as best I can, try not to lose my temper, try to set guidelines and rules and boundaries," he told Rolling Stone of parenting in 2004. "Never lay a hand on them. Let them know it's not right for a man to ever lay his hands on a female. Despite what people may think of me and what I say in my songs ..."

More than just academics and podcasting have been going well for Hailie Jade Scott Mathers. She also found success in her romantic life. She dated a fellow Michigan State University student, Evan McClintock, for several years, and, in February 2023, the couple celebrated a milestone in their relationship when they decided to get engaged.

McClintock joined Hailie on her podcast to discuss their engagement and how he asked Eminem for his blessing. "Over the holidays, I was looking for an opportunity not to make it too obvious. I saw your dad go downstairs, and I'm like, 'I gotta do it right now, or I'm not doing it today, and I'm gonna have to schedule another time.' So I just followed him downstairs, and, thankfully, he was just down there getting your cake and made it happen," McClintock recalled. Eminem approved, and McClintock started ring shopping during the Christmas holidays in 2022 with the help of Hailie's sister, Alaina Marie Scott.

A notoriously private man, Eminem rarely grants interviews about his children or shares pictures of them. This worked in his favor because it allowed his children (one biological and two adopted) to live away from the limelight and afforded them anonymity. And, despite his star power, Eminem was still there for all the important events as they grew up.

"In school, when they have plays, field trips, all that stuff, I don't miss them, even if I gotta deal with the craziness," he told Rolling Stone in 2004. "And the teachers are really good about telling the kids, 'When Hailie's dad comes in, he's Hailie's dad, Mr. Mathers.' Last year I went and read to the class. Two books. It was reading month or something ..." Sounds incredibly normal, doesn't it?

In another interview for Rolling Stone in 2011, the "Superman" rapper discussed how showing up and being present were essential. "Not missing things. If there's anything important going on, regardless of what it is, I'm there," he told the publication.

If you are a fan of the social media platform TikTok, you may have come across one of Stevie's videos, and that's because they have posted several that offer a candid view into their life. This includes their decision to announce that they identify as non-binary and use "all pronouns."

"Watch me become more comfortable with myself," they stated in one video shared in 2021. Of all of Eminem's children, Stevie is by far the least well-known. They are also the youngest and were born on April 16, 2002 (this was in the period when Kim Scott and Eminem first divorced and before they briefly reconciled as a couple in 2006 before breaking up again). So, what do fans really know about Stevie Laine? Well, they appear to be in a relationship with TikToker Declan Jace, with Lainie and Jace making several videos together for the sharing platform. 

Alaina Marie Scott is the daughter of Dawn Scott, Kim Scott's sister. Eminem adopted her, and she's the eldest of the rapper's three children, born on February 22, 1993, in Michigan. She lost her mother in 2016 and admits to feeling resentment toward her for a long time.

"As a child who has lost their mom from addiction and because of that had a strained relationship, I often felt a loss before I truly had to grieve my mom's passing," she shared on social media in 2022 (via Daily Mail). "I used to be so angry and hurt by all of this, but as I've become older, I can't help but realize how much work it takes to be a good mama. That sometimes, our parents are hurting, searching, and trying to find themselves too — all while attempting to raise little ones. That often times they really are trying their best, even if their best isn't that great." Alaina's willingness to be open about her emotions and struggles endears her to fans (she boasts more than 80,000 followers on Instagram) because they show vulnerability and realness.

Luckily, Alaina grew up in a loving and stable environment, which was important to Eminem. "Takin' the kids to school, pickin' 'em up, teachin' 'em rules. I'm not sayin' I'm the perfect father, but the most important thing is to be there for my kids and raise them the right way," he told Rolling Stone in 2004.