How Old Was Taryn Manning as Janeane in 8 Mile?

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In January 2016, 8 Mile actress Taryn Manning was among the stars present at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

Taryn Manning wears her hair backTaryn Manning wears her hair back at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globe Party, presented with DeLeon Tequila, Laura Mercier, Lindt Chocolate, Marie Claire, and Hearts On Fire at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California.

In Eminem’s 2002 film debut 8 Mile, she had a minor role as B-Rabbit’s ex-girlfriend, Janeane.

“I walked up to him the first time I saw him. I think he was sitting,” the “Orange Is The New Black” star said about her role in an interview with Details.

Taryn Manning portrayed B-Rabbit's ex-girlfriend Janeane in 8 MileTaryn Manning portrayed B-Rabbit’s ex-girlfriend Janeane in 8 Mile

“When I approached him, I was like, ‘Hey, I’m playing Janeane.’ And out of nowhere, three huge bodyguards surrounded him. They thought maybe I was a fan who had gotten loose on the set. I was like, ‘I am so sorry. I am playing Janeane in the film.’ And they were like: ‘Oh, okay.’ And they sort of parted the seas and let him speak to me.”

“He’s hilarious,” she added about the American rapper. “He is always cracking jokes and a real goofball. I had a great connection with him, and he added one of our Boomkat songs [‘Wastin’ My Time’] to the ‘8 Mile’ soundtrack.”

The film began shooting in September 2001 in Highland Park, Michigan, when Taryn Manning was 22-years-old. Born on November 6, 1978, in Falls Church, Virginia, she turned 23 on November 6, 2001.

The American drama film premiered on November 8, 2002, just two days after her 24th birthday.

Taryn Manning was 22-years-old when filming 8 Mile with EminemTaryn Manning was 22-years-old when filming 8 Mile with Eminem

At the Golden Globes afterparty, the then 37-year-old actress donned an asymmetrical Lanvin dress, which appeared to be a size too big for her petite 5′ 2″ (1.57 m) frame.

Taryn Manning wears an asymmetrical Lanvin dressTaryn Manning wears an asymmetrical Lanvin dress

It featured metallic paisley embroidery, a long sleeve on its right side, and an oversized black satin bow that — unfortunately — swamped her figure in fabric.

Taryn Manning shows off her arm tattoo in an unflattering Paisley-print Lanvin gownTaryn Manning shows off her arm tattoo in an unflattering Paisley-print Lanvin gown

She styled the rather unflattering frock with a few bracelets, rings, and earrings. We also got a glimpse of her elaborately detailed pumps, thanks to the knee-high slit of the dress.

To complete her ensemble, she pulled her hair into an updo with side wisps and wore smoky eyeshadow and a hint of scarlet lipstick.

Taryn Manning shows off her embellished shoes thanks to the side-slit in her one-sleeved Lanvin dressTaryn Manning shows off her embellished shoes thanks to the side-slit in her one-sleeved Lanvin dress

Taryn’s heels are from the Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection of Italian brand Gedebe.

These pumps, called “Mimi,” are made of supple leather and feature buckled ankle straps, mid straps, pointed cap toes, and crystal-embellished center panels.

Taryn Manning's size 6 (US) feet in cap-toed Gedebe pumpsTaryn Manning’s size 6 (US) feet in cap-toed Gedebe pumps

Crystal-Embellished Gedebe Mimi Pumps

Crystal-Embellished Gedebe Mimi Pumps
Crystal-Embellished Gedebe Mimi Pumps

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