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Born on March 27, 1969, Mariah Carey is an American who has achieved success as a singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Carey, who is known as the ‘Queen of Christmas,’ has a vocal range that spans five octaves. Carey has won five Grammy Awards and is an amazing singer whose career dates back to 1988. The release of her self-titled debut album in 1990 catapulted her to fame. She was the first artist to have all five of her singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, starting with ‘Vision of Love’ and ending with ‘Emotions’. Apart from ‘Fantasy’ and ‘Always Be My Baby’, which she is most recognized for.
| Real Name/Full Name | Mariah Carey |
| Date Of Birth | March 27, 1969 |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Birthplace | Huntington, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Martial Status | Divorced |
| Children | Moroccan Scott Cannon, and Monroe Cannon. |
| Siblings | Morgan Carey, and Alison Carey Scott. |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, actor, producer |
| Net worth | $320 million |
Biography
Huntington, New York, USA is where Mariah Carey was born on March 27, 1969. Carey’s childhood was spent in New York, where she was raised by her siblings and parents. She is the youngest of three children in her family. Carey has received much support from her mother, who was also a singer and vocal coach. Nonetheless, her father had a background as an Aeronautical engineer.
Due to his father being black and having witnessed the struggles, her parents disowned her from marrying a black man. Following her parents’ divorce, she had limited contact with her father. Various school events were attended by Carey, who was proficient in both arts and music.
Mariah Carey has finished her primary education at Harborfields High School. In high school, she developed an affection for singing and acting. She used to be a participant in numerous events and gigs. After high school, Carey decided to pursue a career in music instead of continuing her studies.
Personal Life
Mariah Carey wed Tommy Mottola at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Manhattan in a stunning ceremony in June of 1993. Regrettably, the couple ended their relationship in 1998. In the summer of 2001, she ended her three-year relationship with Latin singer Luis Miguel.
After appearing in Carey’s music video for ‘Bye Bye,’ she started dating rapper/actor Nick Cannon. After a short period of dating, the lovers wed on April 30, 2008, in a private ceremony held in the Bahamas. Moroccan and Monroe were welcomed into the family by the couple in 2011.
In August 2014, the lovers announced their separation. They went their separate ways after six years of marriage. Their divorce was completed in 2016. The same thing happened in January 2016 when she got engaged to Australian businessman James Packer in New York City. Regrettably, they broke up in October of that year.
Mariah Carey Kids
Monroe and Moroccan, who are 13 years old, are twins between the singer and the television host. Their divorce doesn’t stop Carey and Cannon from supporting each other and their children, who they affectionately refer to as ‘dem kids.’
Monroe Cannon
The day of their third wedding anniversary coincided with Carey and Cannon welcoming their twins on April 30, 2011, in Los Angeles. Monroe was born first, as per Carey’s representatives. In her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Carey explained that she wanted both of her kids to share her same initials, narrowing first names down to those beginning with the letter ‘M. Monroe’s name was inspired by the iconic actress Marilyn Monroe, though the 13-year-old goes by the adorable nickname ‘Roe.’
Monroe’s musical talents seem to be inherited from her mother, along with other traits. “Miss Monroe has a really, really good ear for music and a really beautiful tone, but I can’t force her to sing, so if she wants to sing, she’ll sing,” Carey said in 2016. The following year, Monroe was ready to perform: she and Moroccan accompanied her mother on stage at a Hollywood concert to perform ‘Always Be My Baby’.
Moroccan Scott Cannon
Moroccan Scott Cannon was born on April 30, 2011, just two days after his sister. Moroccan was named after the Moroccan-inspired décor in Carey’s New York City apartment, which was the place where she and Cannon got engaged, continuing with the initials MC.
His mom’s Instagram frequently features Moroccan, and the platform captured one of his biggest milestones in 2017. “My tooth fell out and I’m so excited and so happy!” a then 5 ½-year-old Moroccan exclaimed in an adorable video. He continued, “I want to show my mom so badly!” Carey captioned #Rocstar with Moroccan’s nickname, “#Rocstar loses his first tooth!”
Career
In 1988, Mariah Carey launched her career. Following the release of her eponymous debut album in 1990, she became famous. Working with Columbia Records and Tommy Mottola, she began working on her debut album. Following the album’s success, she wed Tommy three years later. Soon after, she achieved massive success with her subsequent albums, including Music Box (1993), Merry Christmas (1994), Daydream (1995), and many others. Her career saw her release dozens of albums. Billboards named her Artist of the Decade in 1990 because of her success in the 1990s.
Her most popular singles are Hero, Without You, Fantasy, One Sweet Day, and many more. The World Music Awards honored her for being the most successful female pop artist of the millennium. Virgin Records offered her $100 million, which she accepted after leaving Columbia Records. Although her time at that location was not very good, she quickly returned to Island Records and gained prominence again. Five Grammy awards, 19 World Music Awards, the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and other awards have been won by her.
| Albums | Year |
| Mariah Carey | 1990 |
| Emotions | 1991 |
| MTV Unplugged | 1992 |
| Make It Happen | 1992 |
| Live USA | 1993 |
| Music Box | 1993 |
| Never Forget You EP | 1994 |
| Joy To The World EP | 1994 |
| Merry Christmas | 1994 |
| Daydream | 1995 |
| Someone’s Ugly Daughter | 1995 |
| Always Be My Baby EP | 1996 |
| Honey EP | 1997 |
| Butterfly EP | 1997 |
| Butterfly | 1997 |
| Mariah En Español EP | 1998 |
| Number 1’s | 1998 |
| I Still Believe EP | 1998 |
| Heartbreaker | 1999 |
| Around the World | 1999 |
| Rainbow | 1999 |
| Valentines | 2000 |
| Glitter | 2001 |
| Greatest Hits | 2001 |
| Coffret 3 CD | 2001 |
| Charmbracelet | 2002 |
| Boy (I Need You) – EP | 2003 |
| The Remixes | 2003 |
| The Emancipation of Mimi | 2005 |
| The Adventures of Mimi | 2007 |
| The Ballads | 2008 |
| E=MC² Adventure Box | 2008 |
| Mariah Carey: DVD Collection | 2008 |
| E=MC² | 2008 |
| Mariah Carey Collector’s Set | 2009 |
| Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel | 2009 |
| Merry Christmas II You | 2010 |
| Angels Advocate | 2010 |
| The Essential Mariah Carey | 2011 |
| Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse | 2014 |
| At the Pearl Palms Concert Theatre (Live) | 2014 |
| 1 to Infinity | 2015 |
| Caution | 2018 |
| Japan Best | 2018 |
| The Rarities | 2020 |
| Someday | 2020 |
| Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special | 2020 |
Net Worth
Mariah Carey is estimated to have a net worth of $320 million. Her career has spanned decades, and she is a renowned singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Over the course of her career, her wealth has been generated by record sales, endorsements, business ventures, and other various sources of income.
Conclusion
Mariah Carey is an extraordinary woman who has accomplished everything and has no more goals to achieve. Her singing prowess and exceptional skills have been praised by some of the most prestigious awards and accolades. Being named the best-selling female artist of the millennium is the biggest achievement a female artist can achieve. She has a large number of fans from all over the world. She is a true icon and a legend in every sense of the word.
