In the wake of Val Kilmer’s passing at age 65, fans are revisiting one of the most bizarre and hilarious stories involving the late actor — this one courtesy of Eminem.
Back in 2018, Eminem shared a moment on social media that had “been bothering him for years.” The story takes place around the 2009–2010 MTV Awards, where Em’s trailer was parked next to 50 Cent’s. While getting ready backstage, Em happened to glance out of his trailer at the exact wrong moment — and locked eyes with none other than Val Kilmer… while he was undressing.
“I know he’s looking at me, and I know he looked away because he saw me looking at him,” Eminem recalled.
“I know Val Kilmer saw me naked. I just had to get that off my chest.”
The awkward confession quickly made waves — and Kilmer himself jumped in on the fun. Taking to Twitter, the Top Gun and Batman Forever actor responded with his own version of the story:
“I was nxt to Eminem’s trailer as a guest of 50, but sadly the only thing I saw was 50 closing Shady’s door after they had a visit!”
Kilmer cheekily added:
“There’s a joke in there somewhere.”
A Strange and Funny Tribute to Val Kilmer’s Legacy
While Val Kilmer was sometimes seen as a complex and intense figure in Hollywood, moments like this highlight his sharp sense of humor and ability to laugh at the absurd. The moment remains one of the strangest but most charming celebrity interactions — and fans are once again sharing the clip and tweets in tribute.
As the world reflects on Kilmer’s legendary roles and lasting impact, even stories like this one — involving Eminem and a possibly accidental peep show — show just how uniquely unforgettable he really was.
