Mariah Carey, born on March 27, 1969, in Huntington, New York, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her remarkable five-octave vocal range and melismatic singing style, she has been a dominant figure in the music industry since her debut in 1990.

She grew up in a multicultural family, with her mother, Patricia, being a former opera singer of Irish descent, and her father, Alfred Roy, an aeronautical engineer of African-American and Afro-Venezuelan lineage. Her early exposure to music, thanks to her mother's influence, set the stage for her future career.

Her career began to soar when she signed with Columbia Records and released her self-titled debut album in 1990. The album was a massive success, producing four number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Her subsequent albums, including "Emotions," "Music Box," and "Daydream," solidified her status as a pop superstar. "Music Box" and "Daydream" were particularly successful, with hits like "Hero" and "Fantasy" becoming anthems of the 1990s.

In her personal life, Mariah Carey has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Tommy Mottola, the head of Sony Music, in 1993. The marriage ended in divorce in 1998. She later married actor and comedian Nick Cannon in 2008, with whom she has twins, Moroccan and Monroe. The couple divorced in 2016.

Her lifestyle reflects her status as a global superstar. Known for her glamorous and often extravagant persona, she has embraced the "diva" image with confidence.

Her luxurious lifestyle includes lavish homes, designer wardrobes, and a penchant for high-end fashion.

Throughout her career, Mariah Carey has released numerous hit songs that have become classics. Some of her best-known tracks include "Vision of Love," "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Boyz II Men), "We Belong Together," and the perennial holiday favorite "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The latter has become one of the best-selling holiday songs of all time and has earned Carey the title "Queen of Christmas."

Her contributions to music have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. She has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards, and fifteen Billboard Music Awards, among others. In addition to her musical achievements, she  has also ventured into acting, with notable roles in films such as "Precious" and "The Butler."