Highlights

• Kim Mathers and Eminem had a tumultuous relationship including two marriages, children, and personal struggles.
• Kim faced legal troubles, substance abuse, and hospitalizations, indicating a rough road post-divorce from Eminem.
• Despite challenges, Kim seems to be on the path to recovery and freelance work, possibly with financial support from Eminem.

Kimberly Ann Scott, more-so known as Kim Mathers, gained fame back in the late '90s after dating rapper Eminem for nearly a decade. After welcoming their first and only child, Hailie Mathers, together in 1995, the duo decided to make things official and tied the knot back in 1999.

Although things were great for a while, the two found themselves in some rocky waters and ended things only two years later. Kim and Eminem had a lot of back and forth, including a second marriage and divorce, both of which happened in 2006.

Since then, Kim Mathers has found a passion for writing children's books and has made quite a successful career off that. And it turns out that Eminem and his ex-wife aren't on the worst terms these days.

After many years as an off-and-on couple, Kim Mathers seems to be on decent terms with her ex, Eminem, but she's had some personal struggles in life, too.

Updated May 2024: Eminem and Kim Mather's daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, got married in May 2024. While Eminem was in attendance, there was no mention of Kim being at the wedding, nor were there any photos taken of her there. However, when the couple's other daughter, Alaina Scott got married in 2023, Eminem was not in any pictures, leading many to speculate that he was not in attendance. This turned out to be false as Eminem both walked Alaina down the aisle and performed at the wedding as well. As such, it is possible that Kim attended Hailie's wedding, but just kept a low profile while there.

10 Kim Mathers Met Eminem At A House Party

Kim Mathers and Eminem met when she was 13 and he was 15 years old

Kim Mathers' most notorious relationship to date is with the real Slim Shady himself, Eminem. The two first met when Kim was only 13 and Eminem was 15 at a house party.

They seem to have locked eyes and instantly hit it off that night, and the rest appears to be history.

However, their relationship was never steady and often filled with fighting, drama, and breakups.

9 Kim Mathers And Eminem Were High School Sweethearts

Eminem and Kim Mathers were the "it" couple in high school

After first meeting one another at a house party over 30 years ago, Kim and Eminem were quite the "it" couple. At least, for a time.

The two dated all throughout high school and were each other's high school sweethearts. Things may have been easier back then for the two, but they quickly became complicated.

8 Kim Mathers Married Eminem Not Once, But Twice

Eminem and Kim Mathers were married in both 1999 and 2006

From drinking out of red solo cups at a house party in 1988, to champagne out of a flute glass at their 1999 wedding, Kim and Eminem had been through it all.

The two officially tied the knot two years after their daughter was born. However, they divorced two years later.

While people thought the duo was done for good, especially given Eminem's comments about marriage, and how he'd rather give birth through his private parts, they decided to remarry in 2006, and divorce for the second time the same year.

7 Kim Mathers Had One Biological Daughter With Eminem

Eminem and Kim Mathers had Hailie Jade in 1995

As mentioned, Eminem and Kim had a daughter together back in 1995. It's unclear whether their daughter was planned, but she quickly became Eminem's whole world, featuring in his music as both a theme and a backup vocalist.

The duo welcomed Hailie Jade Scott Mathers whom they shared custody of for most of her upbringing, and Eminem also had custody of his younger brother, Nathan. Hailie is now all grown up (plus she became an Instagram sensation).

6 Eminem And Kim Mathers Also Shared Two Other Kids

Eminem adopted Frankie Laine Mathers and Alaina Scott

Kim also had a child with someone else; Eminem later adopted that child (Frankie Laine Mathers) as well as Kim's sister's child (Alaina Scott). It seems being Eminem's wife wasn't all bad!

Fortunately for Kim, it seems she has a good relationship with all three of the kids today, though it appears as if Eminem did most of the childrearing while Kim went through personal struggles, including losing her sister.

5 An Eminem Song Led Kim Mathers Down A Dark Path

The song "Kim" sent Kim Mathers to bring harm to herself, causing her to be hospitalized

During an open and honest interview with People Magazine, Kim Mathers revealed that a song Eminem had recorded and released led her down a very dark path, to the point where she attempted self-harm.

The rapper released the song 'Kim' in 2000, which included some very unfortunate lyrics. After Eminem performed the song with a blow-up doll on stage, his wife went home and self-harmed to the point where she required hospitalization.

4 Kim Mathers Has Had A Few Run-Ins With The Law

Kim Mathers was arrested for being in possession of illegal substances and driving drunk

During her time with Eminem, Kim Mathers found herself in the hot seat quite a bit. She managed to not only get arrested for possession of illegal substances, but she also risked jail time after getting a number of DUIs. She was later put on probation, only to find herself in yet another mess back in 2016 for another DUI.

3 Kim Scored A Sizable Settlement After Their Divorce

Kim Mathers received $50,000 annually from Eminem as part of their divorce settlement

After taking Marshall Mathers to court a handful of times, it appears as if Kim got her way. Kim allegedly scored a deal where she would receive over $50,000 annually from her ex-husband. Eminem's ex-wife didn't seem to do much good with her windfall, however.

It's said that Kim Mathers has written children's books since her troubles faded, but there doesn't seem to be any evidence to back up that rumor. In fact, there is another Kim Scott who has penned books, but she appears to have advanced degrees, so it's not the same person.

2 Kim Mathers Developed Substance Issues

Kim Mathers got heavily addicted to drugs and alcohol

As mentioned, Kim not only got into trouble for drug possession, but she also developed a heavy addiction to drugs and alcohol.

It is said that this was a huge issue between Kim and Eminem and was the deal breaker that led to the couple's second and final divorce back in 2006. This may also be why Eminem was granted custody of their daughter plus the two children who were not biologically his.

1 Kim Mathers Was Hospitalized In The Summer Of 2021

Kim Mathers attempted self-harm again in 2021 causing her to be hospitalized

Despite seemingly getting back on track prior, Kim Scott Mathers found herself hospitalized in July 2021 after she attempted self-harm. At this point, Eminem's music likely wasn't a trigger, but it's clear that Kim has never had an easy time in life, specifically when it comes to being in the spotlight.

According to TMZ, Kim became irate and combative with law enforcement and was immediately sent to the hospital for medical and psychological evaluation.

The whole family went through a lot in 2021, but Eminem's former wife was getting the help she needed after her last stint in the hospital. She hasn't appeared to have made headlines since, so hopefully, she is healthier today.

It's also said that she does some freelance work, so she may finally be getting back on her feet. It's unclear if she's still receiving alimony from Eminem at this point, but it would make sense if she was, given his immense wealth.