In a delightful twist of events, Hailie Jade Mathers, the daughter of rap legend Eminem, successfully managed to keep her pregnancy under wraps, thanks to the clever tactics of her best friend, Brittany Ednie. The pair recently shared the amusing details of this covert operation during an episode of their podcast, “Just A Little Shady,” revealing how they navigated a wedding while maintaining Hailie’s secret.
Brittany took to the microphone to defend herself after Hailie playfully called her out for being a bit tipsy at the nuptials they attended “a couple of weeks ago.” “I need to also defend myself now that this is public knowledge, that you are pregnant,” Ednie stated, indicating that their friends had no clue about Hailie’s condition during the event.
In an ingenious move to ensure that no one suspected Hailie of being pregnant, Brittany took on the role of a decoy. She would slyly drink Hailie’s alcoholic beverages when others weren’t looking. “Whenever people were turned around, she would hand me her drink, and I would chug so it looked as if she was continuously drinking throughout that night,” Ednie explained, showcasing her dedication to keeping the secret.
Hailie affectionately acknowledged her friend’s efforts, describing how Brittany was “taking one for the team” without ever being explicitly asked to do so. “I’ll defend myself, though, because I never really asked you to do it. It was like an unspoken thing with our eyes,” Hailie shared, highlighting the bond they share.
Initially, Hailie had enlisted the help of her husband, Evan McClintock, to drink her cocktails during social gatherings. However, on this particular occasion, he was preoccupied with other guests and didn’t want to partake in the specific drink Hailie had chosen. This left Brittany to step in and maintain the facade.
The best friends’ ruse didn’t have to last long. Just weeks later, Eminem dropped the exciting news in his music video for “Temporary,” dedicated to his daughter. In a heartwarming scene, Hailie surprised her father with a Detroit Lions jersey that read “grandpa” on the back, capturing Eminem’s stunned reaction as he realized he was about to become a grandfather.
Alongside the jersey, Hailie presented her dad with a sonogram picture, which she later shared on Instagram with Evan. The moment was filled with emotion, showcasing the special bond between father and daughter.
Hailie and Evan have been together since 2016, and their love story reached new heights when Evan proposed in 2023. The couple tied the knot in May 2024, with Eminem walking his daughter down the aisle, making it a memorable family affair.
Eminem, born Marshall Mathers, has been a significant figure in Hailie’s life, being not only a dedicated father to her but also a father figure to his adopted daughters, Alaina and Stevie. Hailie’s pregnancy marks a new chapter in the family legacy, as the rapper prepares to embrace the joys of grandfatherhood for the first time.
As the Mathers family celebrates this exciting news, fans can’t help but admire the close-knit relationship Hailie has with her best friend Brittany, proving that true friendship can make even the most significant life changes a little easier to navigate.
