Kimberly Anne Scott is a famous personality and ex-wife of Eminem, an American rapper. Kimberly had shot to the limelight after her marriage with Eminem as her name was mentioned in many of his songs. Eminem had a volatile relationship with Kimberly Anne Scott.
If at all you have been curious to know everything about Eminem’s ex-wife – Kimberly Anne Scott and her life, scroll down as we have shared here all the details.
Kimberly and Eminem were high school sweethearts and their love story was akin to a roller coaster ride of a movie. They were married twice and parented three children – Hailie, Alaina, and Whitney.
Kimberly Anne Scott, the Ex-Wife of Eminem – Here is every bit about her
They have divorced twice as nothing could save their marriage. They could not enjoy their love life too long. Music was the sole reason for bringing them together and also for their separation.
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Kimberly Anne Scott and her Early Life
Kimberly Anne Scott was born in the year 1975 in Warren Michigan, USA. Both Kim and her twin sister, Dawn Scott had a disturbing childhood. Her stepfather was an alcoholic and used to sexually assault her.
One fine day Kim and her sister ran away from their house and took shelter in a youth home in 1998. A few years later they moved to Eminem’s house. Dawn Scott passed away in 2016 due to overdose of a heroin overdose.
Kimberly Anne Scott – Marital Status
Currently, she is not married and is single. However, she married and divorced Eminem twice – first from 1999-2001 and then again for a brief period in 2006.
How did Kimberly and Eminem Meet?
Kim and Eminem met each other by utter fate. Kim was 13 and Eminem was 15 when they first met when Eminem was singing his favorite song “I am Bad” and his swag impressed Kim so much that she started loving him.
You can call this love at first sight. Their friendship blossomed and Eminem let Kim and her sister stay at his mother’s house.
Kimberly Anne Scott’s On and Off Relationship with Eminem
Both of them started dating in the year 1989 and it went on for a few years. The relationship started getting sour when Kim got pregnant when she was still living with Eminem’s mother.
Even though they had an on-and-off relationship, both Kim and Eminem decided to give birth to their kid. The baby was born on Christmas day in 1995 and was named Hailie Jade Mathers.
They got separated the next year and Kim shifted to a one-bedroom apartment along with her daughter and Eminem went back to his mother’s place. Even though they were staying separate for more than two years, the couple revived their romance and got back together in 1999.
Kimberly Anne Scott’s Marriage with Eminem
Their marriage did not last long and they filed for divorce in 2001. There were rumors in the media that Eminem’s song Kim was the reason behind their separation where he mentions killing his wife. Kim was in a relationship with Eric Hartter and gave birth to a daughter named Whitney Scott.
They decided to give second chance for the sake of their kids and re-married in January 2006. Sadly their second marriage lasted for just one month and they filed for divorce once again.
Even though the couple had many differences, both Kim and Eminem came together for the sake of their daughter Hailie as they both loved Hailie very much. She was the glue that held them together for a long time than they should have been.
Kim also has another daughter Whitney Scott from Eric. Kim and Eminem also took custody of Aliana Marie Mathers, the daughter of her sister, Dawn Scott. They adopted her formally in 2002.
Kimberly Anne Scott and her Children
She has four kids – Halie, Whitney, Alaina, and Parker.
Kimberly Anne Scott – Controversies Surrounding her
In 2000, Eminem assaulted John Guerra when he saw Kim kissing on his cheek in the parking lot of a nightclub and was arrested for the incident. Eminem was pleaded guilty and charged with a sentence of two years.
In another incident, Kim tried to kill herself by slashing her wrist as she could not bear the humiliation when she saw Eminem playing the song ‘Kim’ and assaulting a blow-up doll at one of his concerts in Detroit.
Eminem even apologized to Kim
Kim was the major source of inspiration for Eminem in his music career but it is true that they both had a stormy relationship.
Eminem has humiliated Kim earlier through his songs however he has finally apologized to Kim for his mistakes and mentioned in his new album ‘Revival’ with ‘Bad Husband’.
Net Worth of Kimberly Anne Scott
Her estimated net worth is around $2 million. As part of the divorce settlement, the court ordered Eminem to pay her $52,000 per year towards support and child custody.
Wondering where is Kimberly Anne Scott now?
Kim seemed to be having the skill of getting in trouble with the law multiple times. She was arrested in the year 2001 for possession of drugs. A couple of years later in 2003, she was again arrested for unsafe driving with two bags of cocaine. Some monetary penalty was levied on her and she was kept on probation. She was then sent to 30 days in jail for violating her probation.
In 2015 she was again arrested for DUI. However, she now seems to be living peacefully in her home in the suburbs of Macomb, Detroit after she redeemed herself with therapy.
Kimberly Anne Scott’s Suicide Attempt in 2021
Kim had a suicidal tendency all through her life. Recently in 2021 she once again tried to take her life away after her mother’s death in July 2021.
It was reported by TMZ, police that paramedics responded to a call they have received that someone was trying to take her life in Kim’s building. Kim was found covered in blood when the rescue team arrived at her place. She even had many small lacerations on the back of her leg.
She was rushed to a nearby hospital immediately for urgent medical treatment by the paramedics. She is now discharged from the hospital and is recovering at her home.
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