Mariah Carey's £2K Dior Look: Stylish and Stunning at Brighton Pride
MARIAH CAREY'S SHOCKING PAST: FROM BEING A "CHILD BRIDE" TO HER LATEST RUMORED ROMANCE
The one and only Mariah Carey, 56, has been making waves in London after arriving at a swanky hotel for her highly-anticipated performance at Brighton Pride on Saturday. But what's really got our attention is the songstress's candid talk about her tumultuous love life.
Carey was spotted looking absolutely stunning in a £2,000 Dior sweater, black leggings, and chunky boots as she navigated through the crowd of fans waiting for her outside her hotel. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to get mobbed by screaming fans when you look that good?
But beneath the glamour and glitz lies a complex web of relationships and heartbreaks that have defined Mariah's life. As she prepares to take the stage alongside Loreen, Sugababes, and Sonia at Brighton Pride, we're revisiting some of the most shocking moments from her past.
THE CONTROVERSY WITH TOMMY MOTTOLA
First up is Carey's infamous marriage to record executive Tommy Mottola, who discovered her in the late 1980s when she was just a rising star. The couple tied the knot at the tender age of 23, with Mottola being a whopping 20 years her senior.
In an explosive interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, Carey opened up about their five-year marriage, describing it as a "private hell" where she felt trapped and controlled. Mottola has vehemently denied these allegations, but Carey's words paint a chilling picture of a relationship that was far from equal.
"I wanted to do more R&B, more urban music, and any time I would bring that up, it would get shot down," Carey revealed. "It wasn't that I didn't like the music I was making – I just felt there was more inside me that I wanted to release."
It's clear that Mottola's vision for Mariah's career clashed with her own artistic ambitions, and she eventually broke free from his grasp when she released her iconic 1997 album "Butterfly". It marked a turning point in her career, as she began to explore more experimental sounds and assert her independence.
THE AFFAIR THAT ENDED IT ALL
Carey's marriage to Mottola ended abruptly after she started an affair with baseball heartthrob Derek Jeter. The scandal served as the catalyst for their divorce, leaving Mariah a single woman once again.
Fast-forward to 2008, when Carey married actor and rapper Nick Cannon, with whom she shares adorable twins Monroe and Moroccan. But that marriage didn't last either, with the couple divorcing in 2016 after eight years together.
A STRING OF FAILED ROMANCES
After her divorce from Cannon, Carey went on to date a string of high-profile men, including Australian billionaire James Packer and former backup dancer Bryan Tanaka. While she was engaged to Packer at one point, their relationship ultimately ended in heartbreak.
More recently, Mariah has been rumored to be dating 39-year-old singer Anderson Paak. But don't get too excited – a source close to the star has revealed that they're "just friends" for now.
A LONG WAY FROM HER TROUBLED PAST
Despite her history of tumultuous relationships and failed romances, Mariah Carey is determined to move forward with her life and career. With a new rumored romance on the horizon, it's clear that she's still got a few tricks up her sleeve.
As she takes the stage at Brighton Pride this weekend, we can't help but wonder what's next for the one and only Mariah Carey. Will she finally find true love? Or will she continue to defy convention and chart her own course?
One thing's for sure – with Mariah Carey, you never know what's around the corner.