Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey was born on March 27th, 1969 and is currently 56 years old. Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, New York, USA.

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, music producer, businesswoman, and author. She is famously known for her hit song All I Want for Christmas Is You. She was named "Songbird Supreme" and "Queen of Christmas" by the Guinness World Records. Her records have sold more than 200 million copies across the globe, making her one of the best-selling artists in history. She has sold more than 71 million albums in the United States—more than any other female artist.

In 2020, Mariah Carey published The Meaning of Mariah Carey in collaboration with Michaela Angela Davis. Like many famous people, Mariah had a tough upbringing and had to overcome many hurdles to achieve success. Her early life was truly heartbreaking.

She was born to interracial parents, which made her feel like she didn’t fully belong in either the white or Black community. Her parents struggled to provide her with a stable home, and her siblings often found themselves in trouble. For instance, Alison had serious problems with drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and prostitution, while Morgan struggled with drugs and had violent tendencies.

Mariah’s mother moved with her to an all-white neighborhood on Long Island, which cut her off from her father’s side of the family. They lived in rundown homes, and Mariah faced numerous challenges, such as a lack of proper clothing. In addition, school was tough for her as she didn’t fit into any racial category. However, her mother, a trained opera singer, passed down a love of music to Mariah.

Mariah had her first major break as a teenager and became the only female artist to have No. 1 hits in four different decades. However, her journey to success was never easy. Producer Tommy Mottola discovered her talent and signed her, but their professional relationship soon became personal, leading to marriage. Unfortunately, their marriage was toxic, as Tommy was a controlling partner. Escaping the marriage was just as tough as overcoming poverty.

Additionally, Mariah has always kept a small inner circle that never included her siblings or her mother. She always felt they were more interested in her fame and money rather than fostering a real family relationship. Eventually, she “divorced” her family after her career peaked.

Mariah’s book also includes plenty of cultural moments. For example, she discusses her relationships with Luis Miguel and Derek Jeter. She also shares stories of performing with legends such as Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, and Aretha Franklin. While many view her as a legend today, she insists she is not on the same level as Franklin or Ross.

Now a mother of twins, Mariah juggles her career and motherhood. With over three decades of experience in the music industry, it will be interesting to see how her music career evolves and what new music she will create as she continues sharing her story with the world.

Mariah Carey: Lists & Other Mentions

• The Meaning of Mariah Carey was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2020.

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