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Mariah Carey: See the Grammy-winning singer's life, career in photos
It's Mariah's world, and we're all just living in it. Mariah Carey has ruled the pop sphere since her self-titled debut studio album dropped in June 1990, and there appears to be no end to her reign, whether its on the charts or as the Queen of Christmas. Carey, who famously saidshe doesn't "have birthdays. I have anniversaries," celebrates her big day on March 27. In honor of her "anniversary" we look back on her regal appearances throughout the years.
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP![The singer who gave us "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is known, at least around the holidays, for her love of Christmas and glittery, flowing gowns. 2020 was no different. Carey teamed up with Apple TV+ for "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Dec. 4, 2020.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/27/USAT/4433b439-4b0f-4a8a-8d49-db2949ce6990-2e8d8def-9cde-4bba-8a6c-1479098cde72-Mariah_Carey_Christmas_Photo_0101.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The singer who gave us "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is known, at least around the holidays, for her love of Christmas and glittery, flowing gowns. 2020 was no different. Carey teamed up with Apple TV+ for "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Dec. 4, 2020.
Apple TV+![In September 2020, Carey released her memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey." The Grammy Award-winning and chart-topping icon breaks down her prison of a marriage to former Sony executive Tommy Mottola in excruciating detail. The uneven power dynamics in the relationship (Carey was an artist at the label) ring unbearably alarming in the #MeToo era. Her friends told her she didn't have to marry him, she says, but she believed there was no way out of the controlling relationship. In one disturbing incident, Carey writes that Mottola placed the flat side of a butter knife against her right cheek. Read more revelations.](/https/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/25/USAT/3963bf37-9cf6-45a7-be6d-2a3f0838af64-Mariah.jpg?width=435&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
In September 2020, Carey released her memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey." The Grammy Award-winning and chart-topping icon breaks down her prison of a marriage to former Sony executive Tommy Mottola in excruciating detail. The uneven power dynamics in the relationship (Carey was an artist at the label) ring unbearably alarming in the #MeToo era. Her friends told her she didn't have to marry him, she says, but she believed there was no way out of the controlling relationship. In one disturbing incident, Carey writes that Mottola placed the flat side of a butter knife against her right cheek. Read more revelations.
Andy Cohen BooksIn January 2020, Carey was spotted in a chic black-and-white ensemble for the premiere of Tyler Perry's "A Fall From Grace."
Jamie McCarthy, Getty ImagesCarey dons a pink ball gown during her performance in London for her "Caution" world tour in 2019.
Samir Hussein, Samir Hussein/WireImageCarey performs at the Billboard Music Awards in 2019, where she was honored with the Icon Award.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images For DcpCarey is a vision in winter white wearing a ballgown during her "All I Want For Christmas Is You" tour on Dec. 9, 2018, in Nottingham, England.
Samir Hussein/WireImageCarey twinned with daughter Monroe Cannon in matching motorcycle jackets and black pants at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 24, 2018. Ex-husband Nick Cannon matched with their son, Moroccan Scott Cannon.
JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP/Getty ImagesFor the Golden Globes on Jan. 7, 2018, Carey wore a Dolce & Gabbana gown in black, a color worn by many celebrities, in solidarity with sexual harassment victims.
Dan MacMedan/USA TODAY NETWORKPerforming in London on Dec. 11, 2017, in a form-hugging champagne gown.
Samir Hussein/WireImageIn a bead- and stone-encrusted naked dress while in concert at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 19, 2017, in New York.
Nicholas Hunt/Getty ImagesCarey arrives to the Vanity Fair Party following the 88th Academy Awards at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on Feb. 26, 2017.
Jean-Baptiste Lacroix, AFP/Getty ImagesCarey and dancer Bryan Tanaka attend a private party at Catch for her single "I Don't" on Feb, 4, 2017, in West Hollywood, California.
FilmMagic, FilmMagicCarey and children Moroccan and Monroe arrive at the premiere of "The LEGO Batman Movie" at the Regency Village Theatre on Feb. 4, 2017, in Westwood, California.
Amanda Edwards, WireImageCarey performs during New Year's Eve 2017 in Times Square.
Noam Galai, FilmMagicCarey and dancers Anthony Burrell, left, and Bryan Tanaka perform during the opening show of "Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You" at the Beacon Theatre on Dec. 5, 2016 in New York.
Jeff Kravitz, FilmMagic For Mariah CareyCarey attends the 2016 "VH1's Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night" at Kings Theatre on Dec. 2, 2016 in New York.
ANGELA WEISS, AFP/Getty ImagesCarey participates in the "Mariah's World" panel during the NBC Television Critics Association summer press tour on Aug. 3, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California.
Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/APCarey and Lee Daniels pose backstage with an award at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York on May 14, 2016.
Bryan Bedder, Getty Images For GLAADCarey and James Packer attend the 2016 G'Day Los Angeles Gala at Vibiana on Jan. 28, 2016.
Jonathan Leibson, Getty ImagesCarey attends the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26, 2015, in New York.
James Devaney, WireImageCarey is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 5, 2015.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesCarey and then-husband Nick Cannon attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 18, 2014.
Matt Sayles, Matt Sayles/Invision/APCarey performs during the 91st national Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse south of the White House on Dec. 6, 2013.
Pool, Getty ImagesCarey performs at a pre-taping for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 3, 2013, in New York.
James Devaney, WireImageCarey appears on stage at the BET Networks' Black Girls Rock! event on Oct. 26, 2013, in Newark, N.J.
Charles Sykes, Charles Sykes/Invision/APCarey performs onstage during the 2013 BET Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 30, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Mark Davis, Getty Images For BETCarey and fellow judge Randy Jackson are seen onstage during Fox's "American Idol" finale results show on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesCarey and Cannon at Nickelodeon's 2012 TeenNick HALO Awards at Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 17, 2012 in Hollywood.
Christopher Polk, Getty Images For NickelodeonCarey performs during a concert at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, on May 26, 2012.
Abdeljalil Bounhar, APCarey and Cannon renewed their vows on April 27, 2012, in Paris. They divorced in 2016.
Pascal Le Segretain, Getty ImagesCarey arrives for the Noble Gift Gala at a central London venue on Dec. 10, 2011.
Jonathan Short, APPresident Barack Obama and the first family sing with pop singer Miranda Cosgrove, left, actor Matthew Morrison, Carey, TV host Ellen DeGeneres, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, Scottish recording artist Annie Lennox and R&B singer Maxwell during Christmas in Washington, a charitable fundraiser and musical celebration of the holidays, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, on Dec. 12, 2010.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty ImagesCarey and Cannon arrive at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010, in Hollywood.
John Shearer, Getty ImagesCarey and Cannon arrive at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California.
Matt Sayles, APOprah Winfrey, Carey and singer Mary J. Blige participate in a news conference for the film "Precious" during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 13, 2009.
Evan Agostini, APCarey performs during the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Pool, Getty ImagesCarey and musician Prince appear onstage at the Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary Gala at the Apollo Theater on June 8, 2009 in New York City.
Bryan Bedder, Getty ImagesCarey performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2009, in Washington, DC. The event celebrated President Barack Obama, who became the first black man to be elected US president.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesCarey and Cannon attend her Halloween party at Marquee on Oct. 30, 2008 in New York.
Charles Sykes, APCarey, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield and Nicole Scherzinger perform on stage during Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks event at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sept. 5, 2008.
Stephen Lovekin, Getty ImagesCarey appears onstage at BET's 106 & Park at BET Studios event on Feb. 27, 2008 in New York.
Bryan Bedder, Getty ImagesCarey arrives at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Gala at the Lincoln Center on Sept. 20, 2007, in New York.
Bryan Bedder, Getty ImagesCarey waves to the audience at the 2006 ESPY Awards in Hollywood on July 12, 2006.
CHRIS CARLSON, APCarey holds her three Grammys for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best R&B Song at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2006 in Los Angeles.
Reed Saxon, APCarey arrives on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 16, 2006.
Dan MacMedan, XXX NONECarey poses for a photo at The Right Track recording studios in New York on Nov. 18, 2002.
Robert Deutsch, Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY SportsCarey and Stevie Wonder share the stage at the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards held May 9, 2000, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, ImageDirectCarey, left, and Whitney Houston present the award for Best Male Video during the MTV Video Music Awards in Universal City, California, on Sept. 10, 1998.
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