Born:
Mariah Angela Carey on March 27, 1969 in Huntington, NY.
Personal Quote:
"There is a light at the end of the tunnel...hopefully it's not a freight train!"
Married Overnight:
In May 2008, Nick Cannon proposed to Mariah with a huge sparkler and the two tied the knot within weeks.
Romantic History:
Mariah dated Latin singer Luis Miguel. She was married to music mogul Tommy Mottola from 1993 to 1998.
Mega Music Success:
Mariah is the most successful female singer/songwriter of all time. She had 17 songs that hit #1 and sold more than 160 million records worldwide.
Butterfly Trademark:
Mariah loves butterflies so much that she labels her albums, videos, photographs, and clothing with them.
Marilyn Monroe Fan:
In 1999, she purchased Marilyn Monroe's white lacquered baby grand piano at auction and paid $600,000 for the vintage piece.
Mental Breakdown:
In July 2001, according to her PR team, Mariah suffered a physical and emotional breakdown and spent a few weeks 'recovering' in a Connecticut mental hospital.
Early Work Experience:
Before being discovered, Mariah worked various odd jobs to pay the bills, including coat-checker, hostess, salon hair sweeper, and restaurant waitress.