Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Scott Mathers, was pictured for the first time in four years since her stint in rehab and attempted suicide in 2021 during an outing in Shelby Township, Michigan, earlier this month.
The 48-year-old, who was “hospitalized after attempting suicide” after her mother’s death, was seen running errands and stopped at a pizza chain before making her way to her next destination.
Kim sported a blonde pixie cut and showed off a series of tattoos all over her arms. She wore a black tank top and ripped jeans.
According to The US Sun, she expressed that she is “doing well” after going through a difficult time following the loss of family members – such as her own mother and her twin sister Dawn.
“It was hard, I lost my mother, my father and my sister.” [over the past 10 years]” Mathers explained. ‘[But] I’m doing well. “I’ve been clean since about October, I went to Jefferson House for 45 days.”
Spotted: Eminem’s ex-wife Kim Scott Mathers, 48, was pictured for the first time in four years since her stint in rehab and her 2021 suicide attempt during an outing in Shelby Township, Michigan, earlier this month
New look: Kim wore a blonde pixie cut and showed off a series of tattoos all over her arms, teamed with a black tank top and ripped jeans
Ahead of the star’s errand run, Kim was also spotted loading items into a vehicle outside her home a few days earlier while donning a light blue backless pants suit made from denim material.
She also explained that her children have been “very supportive” of her as she focuses on her health, explaining that she is “now taking medication.”
Back on July 30, 2021, Kim attempted suicide and was hospitalized after medics responded to a frantic 911 call from her Michigan home, TMZ reported at the time.
When first responders arrived at the home, first responders found that Mathers was “combative and violent” and also had “multiple small cuts on the back of her leg,” the outlet further reported.
According to a police report obtained by Page Six at the time, Kim was found to be “bleeding profusely” and lying on the bathroom floor holding an “unidentified object” in her hands.
The report alleged that she “attempted to strike the responding officer,” adding that Mathers appeared to have “difficulty speaking, her speech was slurred and later fluctuated in various levels of consciousness.”
A box was also discovered containing “random messages” Kim had written to family members. There was also a “do not resuscitate” request that she had also written out.
The Sun reported shortly after the attack that Kim had “left a message” asking not to call the police.
Staying busy: She was spotted running errands and was stopped by a pizza chain before heading to her next destination
‘Doing good’: According to The US Sun, she expressed that she was doing ‘fine’ after going through a difficult time following the loss of family members
“Hard” time: “It was hard, I lost my mother, my father and my sister.” [over the past 10 years]” Mathers explained
Time in rehab: ‘[But] I’m doing well. “I’ve been clean since about October, I went to Jefferson House for 45 days,” she continued
Support Received: She also explained that her children have been “very supportive” of her as she focuses on her health, explaining that she is “now taking medication.”
Getting out: Kim was seen holding papers before jumping into a vehicle to head to her next destination
In an audio recording obtained by the outlet, an unidentified woman could be heard telling a dispatcher that Mathers had tried to harm herself after taking pills.
When asked how Kim tried to harm herself, the caller replied: “I don’t know, I just ran away, there’s someone with her.” “There’s blood all over the bathroom floor.”
Later she was heard saying, “She had locked the door and wouldn’t let me in.” And I kept telling her, “I’m coming in, I’m coming in.” And she was laying on the floor and saying, “Don’t call the police “Don’t call the police.”‘
TMZ had claimed that Kim was taken to a hospital to undergo both a medical and psychological evaluation, but was then sent home to recover.
The suicide attempt came just days after her mother Kathy Sluck’s death at the age of 65 on July 23, 2021. The following day, an online obituary page posted a tribute by Kim Mathers, expressing her pain at the loss .
“I don’t even know where to start, Mom!!!” First of all, I want to say that I lied to you when I said I was going to be fine… I lied when I said ‘I can do it, I promise!’
“Fuck it all!!! I don’t even know how I’m going to do this without you. I just wanted you to stop hurting me, suffering me or fighting for me!!! But I’m sure you know that!!! You have been the support and backbone for me and my children and I cannot thank you enough.”
“You taught me how to be a fighter and not put up with anything and tried to teach me to love myself the same way you loved me!!!” You were there for every fall I had and BOY ‘THERE WAS A LOT!!!’
Abundance of ink: Kim showed off her abundance of tattoos on her arms as she picked up groceries during her errand run in Michigan
In the Hospital: On July 30, 2021, Kim attempted suicide and was hospitalized after medics responded to a frantic 911 call from her home in Michigan, TMZ reported at the time
A few days earlier: Ahead of the star’s errand run, Kim was also seen loading items into a vehicle outside her home while donning a light blue backless pants suit made from denim material
TMZ had claimed that Kim was taken to a hospital to undergo both a medical and psychological evaluation, but was then sent home to recover
“You taught my children to love and respect others and to be just as crazy as us when necessary.” We had our riffs, but not for a second of a day would I not have breathed my last for you. Even now I would rather it than you!!!’ Kim added.
“You’re all I had left, Mom!!!” What do I do now?? How can I still go crazy without you being here to give me the strength and kick in the ass I need to get better???! I hope you know how much I love you and how much the kids love you!!!
She later concluded with: “I can’t imagine this without you!!!” I love you mom!!! Kiss my dad and sister for me and you never stop being your naughty sweet little sexy ass!! I love your damn daughter KIM so much ❤️.’
Kim battled both drug addiction and depression over the years, notably attempting suicide in July 2000 by slitting her wrists with razor blades.
In October 2015, she intentionally drove her Cadillac SUV into a telephone pole after consuming both alcohol and prescription pills. “It was intentional,” Kim admitted on Detroit radio show Mojo in the Morning on Channel 995.
“I never thought I’d make it out alive,” the star continued, adding that she’s been “clean for 10 years.”
She later recalled: “I was sitting at the end of a street and I knew that no one would get hurt but myself.” “Yes, I drank, yes, I took pills, and I accelerated and aimed at a pole. “
In January 2016, Kim lost her twin sister Dawn, who tragically died at the age of 41 after a heroin overdose.
Tragic loss: The suicide attempt came just days after her mother Kathy Sluck died at age 65 on July 23, 2021
Heartbreaking tribute: The following day, an online obituary site posted a tribute from Kim Mathers expressing her pain over the loss
In the Past: Kim has battled both drug addiction and depression over the years, notably attempting suicide in July 2000 by cutting her wrists with razor blades
Another attempt: In October 2015, she intentionally drove her Cadillac SUV into a telephone pole after consuming both alcohol and prescription pills
Opening: She later recalled: “I was sitting at the end of a street where I knew no one would get hurt but myself.” Yes, I drank, yes, I took pills and I hit the gas and hit a pole targeted.
In 1989, Kim first met Eminem at a house party when she was just 13 and the rapper was 15. Both she and her sister Dawn had run away from home and ended up living with Eminem and his mother for a short period.
They welcomed their daughter Hailie Jade, 27, in 1995 and tied the knot in 1999, but their marriage ended in divorce two years later in 2001.
The couple tied the knot a second time in January 2006, but Eminem filed for divorce just four months later, in April.
He notably adopted the daughter of Kim’s late sister Alaina, 30, in the early 2000s and even walked her down the aisle when she married in June of this year.
On and Off Relationship: In 1989, Kim first met Eminem at a house party when she was just 13 and the rapper was 15; seen in 2000
Family: Notably, Hailie Jade got engaged to Evan McClintok in early February this year and according to The US Sun, Kim confirmed that she plans to attend the wedding; seen in 2007
Upcoming participation: “Yes, of course,” she replied when asked if she would participate, explaining that she is “close” to her children.
He also adopted Kim’s other child, 21-year-old Stevie – born Whitney – whom she welcomed with her ex Eric Hartter. Kim reportedly lives with her son Parker, whom she welcomed from a previous relationship.
Notably, Hailie Jade got engaged to Evan McClintok in early February this year and according to The US Sun, Kim confirmed that she plans to attend the wedding.
“Yes, of course,” she replied when asked if she would attend, explaining that she is “close” to her children.
Kim revealed that she is also in touch with Eminem and how often they see each other, she replied: “Not often, but often enough!”