- Full Name: Mariah Angela Carey
- Born: March 27, 1970
- Birthplace: Huntington, New York, USA
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Record Producer
- Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Education: Harborfields High School, Greenlawn, New York
- Nationality: American
- Awards: Multiple awards including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and more
Net Worth:
Mariah Carey’s estimated net worth is around $320 million.
Career:
Overview
Mariah Carey is a legendary singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her remarkable vocal range, whistle register, and melismatic singing style. She rose to fame in the early 1990s with her debut album, “Mariah Carey,” which included four number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Throughout her career, she has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Milestones and Achievements
- Released her self-titled debut album in 1990, which included hits like “Vision of Love,” “Love Takes Time,” “Someday,” and “I Don’t Wanna Cry.”
- Released the best-selling Christmas album of all time, “Merry Christmas” (1994), which includes the iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
- Achieved a record-breaking 18 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Has sold over 200 million records worldwide.
- Has won numerous awards, including 5 Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, and 14 Billboard Music Awards.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Mariah Carey has been married twice. She married music executive Tommy Mottola in 1993, but they divorced in 1998. In 2008, Carey married actor and comedian Nick Cannon, with whom she shares twins Moroccan and Monroe. The couple separated in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016.
Family
Mariah Carey was born to Patricia Hickey, a former opera singer, and Alfred Roy Carey, an aeronautical engineer. She has two older siblings, a sister named Alison and a brother named Morgan.
Controversies
Throughout her career, Mariah Carey has faced various controversies, including her highly-publicized divorce from Tommy Mottola and her 2001 film “Glitter,” which was widely criticized.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Mariah Carey co-wrote all of her number-one singles, except for her cover of “I’ll Be There.”
- Carey’s vocal range spans five octaves, and she is known for her whistle register, which is one of the highest registers of the human voice.
- Mariah Carey has made several film and television appearances, including roles in “Precious” (2009) and “The Lego Batman Movie” (2017).
- Carey has a philanthropic side, having supported organizations like the Fresh Air Fund, Save the Music Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @mariahcarey
- Twitter: @MariahCarey
