Hailie Jade, the daughter of iconic rapper Eminem, has always kept a low profile, choosing to lead a more private life despite her famous father. However, recently, she opened up about one of the most exciting milestones of her life: her pregnancy and the journey to motherhood with her husband, Evan McClintock.
A Special Announcement to Her Father
In a heartwarming episode of her Just a Little Shady podcast, Hailie revealed how she broke the news to her father, Marshall Mathers III (better known as Eminem), that she was expecting a baby. As she recalled, she presented Eminem with a special “Grandpa” Detroit Lions jersey, a moment that initially left him in shock. “He was like, ‘Are you trying to call me old?’” Hailie said with a laugh, recounting her father’s reaction. But when she revealed the ultrasound picture, Eminem’s disbelief quickly turned into overwhelming joy. “Oh my god. Wait, this is real? This is happening?” he exclaimed.
The moment was captured in Eminem’s Temporary music video, where fans were treated to personal photos and home footage, including the emotional father-daughter dance at Hailie’s May wedding. The video also featured the unforgettable moment when Hailie gifted her father the jersey, confirming that Eminem is soon to become a grandfather.
A Secret Wedding and a Surprise Pregnancy
While Hailie’s pregnancy announcement to the public came on October 3, when she shared the exciting news on social media, it turns out she was already pregnant when she and Evan tied the knot earlier that year. Their wedding, held in Battle Creek, Michigan, was an intimate affair, with very few people knowing that Hailie was expecting. Her close friend, Brittany Ednie, revealed on the podcast that the guests were none the wiser. Hailie had to get creative to keep the secret during the celebration, passing off her drink to Brittany whenever people weren’t looking, so it appeared she was still drinking.
But despite the secrecy, Hailie couldn’t contain her happiness for long. In November, while attending a wedding as guests, she proudly cradled her baby bump in a sweet photo with Evan, captioning it, “Ending wedding season with my favorite plus 2.”
From College Sweethearts to Husband and Wife
Hailie and Evan’s relationship began back in 2016 when they met at Michigan State University. The couple has since kept a relatively low profile on social media, with Hailie sharing only a few glimpses of their life together with her 3.9 million Instagram followers. Their privacy has allowed them to savor their milestones in peace, and when the time came, they shared their joy with the world on their own terms.
Evan, who works as the Director of Sales & Product at Michigan-based Scout, made a rare appearance on Hailie’s podcast to share the story of how he proposed. It was during the holidays, and Evan knew it was the perfect moment to ask for Eminem’s blessing to marry his daughter. After a quick trip downstairs, Evan seized the opportunity to ask for Eminem’s permission, and the answer was, of course, yes. “I just ordered it [the ring] the day after Hailie’s birthday,” Evan recalled, revealing that he had already planned the proposal.
Hailie and Evan’s wedding, just months before they shared their pregnancy news, was a perfect reflection of their deep connection and love. With their baby on the way, they are now looking forward to the next chapter of their journey together as a family.
As Hailie Jade steps into motherhood, it’s clear that her story is just beginning. With a loving husband by her side, a supportive family, and a bright future ahead, Hailie’s road to motherhood is nothing short of beautiful.
