Was Alaina Mathers adopted by Eminem? Here is everything you need to know
Eminem is a hip-hop legend who is highly credited. One of those, which most people are growing to realize, is his duty as a father. Despite growing up without a father figure, Eminem happens to be an extraordinary dad to his biological and adopted kids. So, is Alaina Mathers Eminem's real daughter? Find out in this read!
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Beneath the hard-core rapper persona, Eminem happens to be a loving father to his children. Many fans are familiar with his daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers. She has been a topic in numerous songs, including the 2002 banger Hailie's song. However, some are in the dark about his other children. Get to know more about his other daughter Alaina Mathers here.
Profile summary
| Birth name | Amanda Marie Scott |
| Nickname | Lainey |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 3rd May 1993 |
| Age | 31 years old (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Current residence | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5'7" (175 cm) |
| Weight | 165 lbs (75 kgs) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Green |
| Adoptive dad | Eminem |
| Mother | Dawn Scott (deceased) |
| Siblings | 4 |
| Relationship status | Married |
| Partner | Matt Moeller |
| School | Cherokee Elementary School and Seneca Middle School |
| University | University of Oakland |
| Profession | Mental health advocate |
| Net worth | $1.5 million |
| @alainamariescott |
Alaina Mathers' biography
Alaina Mathers was born on 3rd May 1993 and is 31 years old as of 2024. One exciting thing that most people do not know is that her birth name is Amanda Marie Scott. She changed it to Alaina after her adoption.
Who is Alaina Mathers' biological father?
Details about Alaina Mathers' father are not known. Her mother is Dawn Scott, the twin sister of Eminem's ex-wife, Kimberly Scott.
Did Eminem adopt Alaina?
Yes, he did. Alaina Mathers and Eminem have always been family. She is his biological niece. Eminem adopted her in the mid-2000s and changed her name to Alaina Mathers. She also gave her the nickname Lainey.
Why did Eminem adopt Alaina?
He reportedly adopted her due to her mother's inability to take good care of her. Rapper Eminem has always been upfront about his troubled upbringing, and he did not want the same for his niece. Her mother, Dawn, was damaged from drug abuse, and she could not take care of the children.
Seeing how damaged she was from her addiction, Eminem chose to adopt Lainey. Unfortunately, Dawn passed away from an alleged substance overuse in January 2016. The rapper told Rolling Stone:
I have full custody of my niece. My niece has been a part of my life ever since she was born. Me and Kim pretty much had her, she'd live with us wherever we was at. In 2020, he said Alaina, whom he often calls Lainey in the lyrics of his songs, is "like a daughter" to him.
Eminem name-drops Alaina in his 2004 hit Mockingbird, rapping:
Lainey, uncle's crazy ain't he? / Yeah, but he loves you, girl and you better know it / We're all we got in this world.
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Who are Alaina Mathers' siblings?
She has a twin sibling known as Adam. Unfortunately, Alaina Mathers' twin brother Adam was born handicapped, supposedly due to their mother's substance abuse. Their biological dad raised him, and the family prefers living out of the spotlight. Her other siblings are Stevie Laine Mathers and Hailie Jade.
Hailie Jade Mathers
Hailie is Eminem's biological daughter with Kim Scott, born on December 25, 1995. The rapper often refers to her as his "proudest achievement" and shares his joy when she graduated with a psychology degree from Michigan State University.
In a March 2020 interview on Mike Tyson’s YouTube show, Hotboxin', Eminem expressed how much she means to him.
She’s made me proud for sure. She’s graduated from college. She’s graduated from college, had a 3.9 (GPA).
She has also been a major source of inspiration for many of his songs, most notably Hailie's Song, where he credits her with helping him stay grounded. Hailie Jade is married to Evan McClintock. The couple tied the knot in May 2024, with Hailie posting pics from the celebration.
Waking up a wife this week 🥲💍We couldn’t have asked for a better, more beautiful weekend celebration. So so many happy tears were shed, laughs & smiles were had, & so much love was felt. Evan and I are feeling so grateful for all of the family & friends that traveled to support us and be a part of this new chapter of our lives as husband & wife.
Stevie Laine Scott
Stevie Laine Scott was born on April 16, 2002, in Missouri, to Kimberly Anne Scott and Eric Hartter. Stevie's biological father, Eric Hartter, passed away in August 2019 at the age of 40, reportedly due to drug overuse.
His body was discovered by Stevie's mother in an abandoned house when Stevie was 17 years old. Amid the challenges posed by Kimberly and Hartter's difficult relationship, Eminem decided to adopt Stevie (formerly Whitney) to provide a more stable environment.
In 2019, at 19 years old, Stevie came out as nonbinary on TikTok, sharing the announcement in a video.
Watch me become more comfortable with myself. Forever growing and changing.
In the TikTok video, they go from being named "Whitney" to "Stevie." The video said she uses "all pronouns." Stevie is in a long-distance relationship with TikToker Declan Jace and frequently shares adorable videos of their time together on social media.
The American rapper, who marked 12 years of sobriety in 2020 with an Instagram post, attributed his continued sobriety to his children during an interview with The New York Times.
My kids — I love them so much, and they’ve helped me through so many things.
Over the years, he has opened up to various outlets about how his life has transformed since becoming a father. He even describes it as living a "double life." He told Rolling Stone in 2004:
Bein’ a dad is definitely living a double life. Even before Hailie was born, I was a firm believer in freedom of speech. … But once I hit them gates where I live, that’s when I’m Dad. 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 said on Hotboxin’ in March 2020:
When I think about my accomplishments, that’s probably the thing I’m the most proud of is being able to raise kids. 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.
In his new song Somebody Save Me from the album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), released on July 12, 2024, Eminem issues an emotional apology to his children. The track explores a hypothetical scenario in which the rapper didn’t survive his 2007 overuse.
The song opens with a heart-wrenching audio recording of a young Alaina calling him "daddy" and pleading for him to join the family for a meal.
Throughout the song, Eminem reflects on the important milestones he would have missed had he succumbed to addiction, offering a saddening look at the impact his struggles could have had on his family.
Education profile
Marie attended Cherokee Elementary School in Michigan before enrolling at Seneca Middle School. After graduating high school, she enrolled at the University of Oakland, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a double minor in advertising and public relations.
What does Alaina Mathers do?
She is a mental health and body positivity advocate, as seen from her Instagram bio. Additionally, she regularly shares body positivity captions on her Instagram pictures.
Who is Alaina Mathers married to?
Alaina Mathers is married to Matt Moeller, who proposed in December 2021. Alaina excitedly shared the news on Instagram, posting photos of Matt on one knee and a close-up of her engagement ring.
The couple had been together for seven years before getting engaged, and Alaina frequently shared sweet moments with Matt on her social media, showcasing their vacations, events, and affectionate photos.
Alaina Mathers' wedding was on June 9, 2023. The couple tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Detroit, Michigan, with many friends and family in attendance, including Hailie, who served as a bridesmaid.
Eminem, who played a special role in the ceremony, walked Alaina down an 80-foot-long aisle adorned with 2,000 white roses. Alaina exclusively tells People of her special day, stating:
He wasn't going to miss that. These are once-in-a-lifetime moments, and I'm just so grateful to be loved the way I am by everyone. None of this would have been possible without my dad. I'm beyond blessed.
Fast facts
- Alaina's biological mother, Dawn Scott, struggled with substance abuse.
- She was born in Michigan and has spent most of her life in the state.
- She loves to travel.
- Alaina has worked with various fashion brands.
- Eminem often refers to Alaina as "Lainey" in his songs, such as in Mockingbird.
- She has a tattoo on her left arm.
- Alaina and Eminem’s biological daughter, Hailie Jade, grew up together and are very close.
FAQs
- Who is Alaina Mathers' mother? Her biological mother is Dawn Scott, who is the twin sister of Kim Scott, Eminem's ex-wife.
- Who are Eminem's daughters? The American rapper has three daughters: Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, Alaina Marie Mathers and Stevie Laine Scott.
- How many kids does Eminem have biologically? He has one biological child, his daughter Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, whom he had with his ex-wife, Kim Scott.
- What is Alaina Mathers' net worth? According to GeeksforGeeks, her net worth is alleged to be around $1 million.
- Is Alaina Eminem's real daughter? She is his adopted daughter. Alaina was born to Dawn Scott, the twin sister of Eminem's ex-wife, Kim Scott.
- Who is Lainey in Mockingbird? In Eminem's song Mockingbird, Lainey refers to Alaina Marie Mathers. The song is a heartfelt message from Eminem to his daughters.
- Who is Laney to Eminem? She is his biological niece.
Alaina Mathers is the adopted daughter of hip-hop legend Eminem. She is his niece, but he chose to adopt her to be his daughter following her mother's substance abuse.
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