<P> In Fall 1995 in Detroit , Jimmy `` B - Rabbit '' Smith Jr . ( Eminem ) , a blue - collar worker from a poor family , struggles with various aspects of his life . He has moved back north of 8 Mile Road to the run - down trailer home in Warren , Michigan of his alcoholic mother Stephanie ( Kim Basinger ) , his little sister Lily ( Chloe Greenfield ) , and Stephanie 's abusive live - in boyfriend Greg ( Michael Shannon ) . Although encouraged by his friends who hail him as a talented rapper , Jimmy worries about his potential as a musician , due to his lack of confidence . This causes him to panic during a rap battle one night at a local venue called `` The Shelter '' and he leaves the stage humiliated . </P>
<P> In Fall 1995 in Detroit , Jimmy `` B - Rabbit '' Smith Jr . ( Eminem ) , a blue - collar worker from a poor family , struggles with various aspects of his life . He has moved back north of 8 Mile Road to the run - down trailer home in Warren , Michigan of his alcoholic mother Stephanie ( Kim Basinger ) , his little sister Lily ( Chloe Greenfield ) , and Stephanie 's abusive live - in boyfriend Greg ( Michael Shannon ) . Although encouraged by his friends who hail him as a talented rapper , Jimmy worries about his potential as a musician , due to his lack of confidence . This causes him to panic during a rap battle one night at a local venue called `` The Shelter '' and he leaves the stage humiliated . </P>
who played eminem 's mom in the movie 8 mile
who played eminem 's mom in the movie 8 mile
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger