Rapper
Eminem
Eminem was born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He released 'The Slim Shady LP' the year he turned 27, and released 'The Marshall Mathers LP' the year he turned 28.
Eminem was born in 1972 and is currently 54 years old. Anyone born before 1972 is older than Eminem.
Eminem is 54 years old in 2026, born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri (Libra).
Eminem is 54 years old in 2026 and turned 54 on October 17, 2026. Eminem's age in every year ↓
Born
October 17, 1972
World pop. at birth
~3.9B
Eminem's age
54
Your age
20
Are you older than Eminem?
No — Eminem was born in 1972. You were born in 2006, making you 34 years younger.
At your age (20), Eminem hadn't yet reached his first major milestone: he released 'The Slim Shady LP' the year he turned 27. That's 7 years from now for you.
Are you older than them?
oldest → youngest
Sandra Bullock
Age 62
Keanu Reeves
Age 62
Dr. Dre
Age 61
Sarah Jessica Parker
Age 61
Robert Downey Jr.
Age 61
Viola Davis
Age 61
Shah Rukh Khan
Age 60
John Cusack
Age 60
Mike Tyson
Age 60
Adam Sandler
Age 60
Kurt Cobain
Lived to 27
Julia Roberts
Age 58
Jimmy Kimmel
Age 58
Will Smith
Age 58
Hugh Jackman
Age 58
Jennifer Aniston
Age 57
Anne Heche
Lived to 53
Gwen Stefani
Age 57
Jay-Z
Age 56
Matthew Lillard
Age 56
Mariah Carey
Age 56
Bobby Cannavale
Age 56
Christopher Nolan
Age 56
Matt Damon
Age 56
Ethan Hawke
Age 55
Sean Astin
Age 55
Noah Wyle
Age 55
Tupac Shakur
Lived to 25
Elon Musk
Age 55
Snoop Dogg
Age 54
Christina Applegate
Age 54
Shaquille O'Neal
Age 54
Dwayne Johnson
Age 54
Sofía Vergara
Age 54
Gwyneth Paltrow
Age 54
Eminem
Age 54
Larry Page
Age 53
Pharrell Williams
Age 53
Sergey Brin
Age 53
Kristen Wiig
Age 53
Christian Bale
Age 52
Derek Jeter
Age 52
Jimmy Fallon
Age 52
Leonardo DiCaprio
Age 51
Bradley Cooper
Age 51
Drew Barrymore
Age 51
David Beckham
Age 51
Angelina Jolie
Age 51
Tiger Woods
Age 50
Ali Larter
Age 50
Reese Witherspoon
Age 50
Keri Russell
Age 50
Sterling K. Brown
Age 50
Alexander Skarsgård
Age 50
Ryan Reynolds
Age 49
Jack Dorsey
Age 49
Kanye West
Age 49
Tom Brady
Age 49
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Age 48
Ashton Kutcher
Age 48
Kobe Bryant
Lived to 41
Adam Levine
Age 47
Claire Danes
Age 47
Kate Hudson
Age 47
Mindy Kaling
Age 47
Kristen Bell
Age 46
Nick Cannon
Age 46
Kim Kardashian
Age 45
Ryan Gosling
Age 45
Justin Timberlake
Age 45
Roger Federer
Age 45
Eminem's age vs family
Eminem's Life Timeline
Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, had a challenging upbringing marked by poverty and instability. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he faced bullying and struggled to find his place in the predominantly African American hip-hop scene. Despite these challenges, he developed a passion for rap and began performing in local clubs, gaining recognition for his unique style and lyrical prowess.
Read more
Eminem's career took off in 1999 with the release of his major-label debut album, 'The Slim Shady LP,' which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. He followed this success with 'The Marshall Mathers LP' in 2000, which became the fastest-selling solo album in U.S. history. His song 'Lose Yourself' from the film '8 Mile' won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003, making him the first hip-hop artist to achieve this honor. Throughout his career, Eminem has sold over 220 million records worldwide, solidifying his status as one of the best-selling artists of all time.
In addition to his musical achievements, Eminem has also faced personal struggles, including battles with addiction and public scrutiny. He has been open about his experiences, using them as inspiration for his music. Eminem continues to influence the music industry and inspire new generations of artists with his work, remaining an iconic figure in hip-hop culture. As of now, he is actively involved in music production and continues to release new material, maintaining his relevance in the ever-evolving music landscape.
Released 'The Slim Shady LP'
Eminem was 27 years old when he released 'The Slim Shady LP,' which marked his major-label debut. The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, earning him his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Eminem turned 27 in 1999, the year he released 'The Slim Shady LP'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'The Marshall Mathers LP'
Eminem was 28 years old when he released 'The Marshall Mathers LP,' which became the fastest-selling solo album in U.S. history. This album further established his reputation as a leading figure in hip-hop.
Eminem turned 28 in 2000, the year he released 'The Marshall Mathers LP'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'The Real Slim Shady'
Eminem was 28 years old when he released 'The Real Slim Shady,' a controversial and wildly popular single that won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and became a pop culture phenomenon.
Eminem turned 28 in 2000, the year he released 'The Real Slim Shady'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in '8 Mile'
Eminem was 30 years old when he starred in the semi-autobiographical film '8 Mile.' His performance was well-received, and the film's soundtrack featured the hit song 'Lose Yourself.'
Eminem turned 30 in 2002, the year he starred in '8 Mile'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'The Eminem Show'
Eminem was 30 years old when he released 'The Eminem Show,' which debuted at number one and sold over 27 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s.
Eminem turned 30 in 2002, the year he released 'The Eminem Show'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Academy Award for 'Lose Yourself'
Eminem was 31 years old when he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Lose Yourself.' This achievement made him the first hip-hop artist to win an Oscar in this category.
Eminem turned 31 in 2003, the year he won the Academy Award for 'Lose Yourself'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Relapse'
Eminem was 34 years old when he released 'Relapse,' marking his return to music after a hiatus. The album received positive reviews and showcased his lyrical skill and storytelling ability.
Eminem turned 34 in 2006, the year he released 'Relapse'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Recovery' album
Eminem was 37 years old when he released 'Recovery' on June 21, 2010, a comeback album that debuted at number one and featured hits like 'Not Afraid' and 'Love the Way You Lie,' marking his return to the top of hip-hop.
Eminem turned 38 in 2010, the year he released 'Recovery' album. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Revival'
Eminem was 45 years old when he released 'Revival,' which received mixed reviews but still debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album continued to showcase his evolution as an artist.
Eminem turned 45 in 2017, the year he released 'Revival'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Music to Be Murdered By'
Eminem was 47 years old when he released 'Music to Be Murdered By,' which received positive reviews and included collaborations with various artists. The album further solidified his status in the music industry.
Eminem turned 47 in 2019, the year he released 'Music to Be Murdered By'. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Eminem was 50 years old when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, cementing his legacy as one of music's most influential artists.
Eminem turned 50 in 2022, the year he was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Performed Super Bowl LVI halftime show
Eminem was 50 years old when he performed at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar in an iconic hip-hop celebration.
Eminem turned 50 in 2022, the year he performed Super Bowl LVI halftime show. Are you older than Eminem was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Eminem in each year?
- How old was Eminem when he got famous?
- Eminem was 26 when his major-label breakthrough, The Slim Shady LP, was released on February 23, 1999. Source
- 2026
- Eminem is 54 years old in 2026 and turned 54 on October 17, 2026.
- 1999
- Eminem was 26 at the start of 1999 and turned 27 on October 17, 1999. That year, he released 'The Slim Shady LP'.
- 2000
- Eminem was 27 at the start of 2000 and turned 28 on October 17, 2000. That year, he released 'The Marshall Mathers LP'.
- 2002
- Eminem was 29 at the start of 2002 and turned 30 on October 17, 2002. That year, he released 'The Eminem Show'.
- 2003
- Eminem was 30 at the start of 2003 and turned 31 on October 17, 2003. That year, he won the Academy Award for 'Lose Yourself'.
- 2006
- Eminem was 33 at the start of 2006 and turned 34 on October 17, 2006. That year, he released 'Relapse'.
- 2010
- Eminem was 37 at the start of 2010 and turned 38 on October 17, 2010. That year, he released 'Recovery' album.
- 2017
- Eminem was 44 at the start of 2017 and turned 45 on October 17, 2017. That year, he released 'Revival'.
- 2019
- Eminem was 46 at the start of 2019 and turned 47 on October 17, 2019. That year, he released 'Music to Be Murdered By'.
- 2022
- Eminem was 49 at the start of 2022 and turned 50 on October 17, 2022. That year, he was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Eminem's age in every year
Ages change on October 17: the first number is before that birthday, the second after it.
- 19720 years old
- 19730 → 1 years old
- 19741 → 2 years old
- 19752 → 3 years old
- 19763 → 4 years old
- 19774 → 5 years old
- 19785 → 6 years old
- 19796 → 7 years old
- 19807 → 8 years old
- 19818 → 9 years old
- 19829 → 10 years old
- 198310 → 11 years old
- 198411 → 12 years old
- 198512 → 13 years old
- 198613 → 14 years old
- 198714 → 15 years old
- 198815 → 16 years old
- 198916 → 17 years old
- 199017 → 18 years old
- 199118 → 19 years old
- 199219 → 20 years old
- 199320 → 21 years old
- 199421 → 22 years old
- 199522 → 23 years old
- 199623 → 24 years old
- 199724 → 25 years old
- 199825 → 26 years old
- 199926 → 27 years old
- 200027 → 28 years old
- 200128 → 29 years old
- 200229 → 30 years old
- 200330 → 31 years old
- 200431 → 32 years old
- 200532 → 33 years old
- 200633 → 34 years old
- 200734 → 35 years old
- 200835 → 36 years old
- 200936 → 37 years old
- 201037 → 38 years old
- 201138 → 39 years old
- 201239 → 40 years old
- 201340 → 41 years old
- 201441 → 42 years old
- 201542 → 43 years old
- 201643 → 44 years old
- 201744 → 45 years old
- 201845 → 46 years old
- 201946 → 47 years old
- 202047 → 48 years old
- 202148 → 49 years old
- 202249 → 50 years old
- 202350 → 51 years old
- 202451 → 52 years old
- 202552 → 53 years old
- 202653 → 54 years old
