Mariah Carey's Diva Moments: From Cat Deeley Interviews to 'Not Knowing' Jennifer Lopez!
Mariah Carey: The Queen of Diva Moments
Get ready for a blast from the past, folks! Mariah Carey's infamous interview with Cat Deeley has resurfaced, and we're diving back into the archives to relive some of her most iconic diva moments.
From shutting down rumors about her romance with Eminem to dissing Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, and Nicki Minaj, Mariah has never been one to mince words. And let's not forget her infamous feuds, on-set tantrums, and questionable behavior that's left fans and fellow celebrities scratching their heads.
So, grab your popcorn, and get ready to relive the drama with our top 10 most jaw-dropping Mariah Carey moments!
1. "I Don't Know" Jennifer Lopez
In a 2003 interview with taff, Mariah infamously declared that she didn't know Jennifer Lopez. But why? It all boils down to her ex-husband Tommy Mottola, the former Sony Music CEO who allegedly sabotaged her album "Glitter" after their divorce. In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, she claims Mottola gave a sample of the song 'Firecracker' by Yellow Magic Orchestra to Jennifer for her hit single 'I'm Real.' Talk about drama!
2. Dissing Madonna
In an interview with Spin magazine in the 90s, Madonna said that there are moments when she wishes she was Mariah Carey singing "silly pop songs." Ouch! Mariah didn't take kindly to this remark and made a diss at Madonna's age and relevancy in an MTV interview. She said, "I really haven't paid attention to Madonna since I was in seventh or eighth grade when she used to be popular."
3. Feuding with Nicki Minaj
Mariah's beef with Nicki Minaj went beyond just words – it got physical! The two divas clashed during season 12 of American Idol, and things escalated quickly. In a leaked video from October 2012, Nicki angrily confronted Mariah during auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina. The tension was palpable!
4. Backing Out of Will Ferrell's Film
Mariah was supposed to make a cameo appearance in Will Ferrell's 2017 film "The House." But things didn't go according to plan. She showed up four hours late to the set and refused to perform the pre-approved scene, saying, "I don't want to do this scene." And that was just the beginning of her diva antics!
5. Calling Out Her Backup Singer
In a 2008 appearance on Good Morning America, Mariah interrupted one of her backup singers who she believed was singing her part. She turned around and sang, "Stop singing my part now, baby." Talk about taking control!
6. Refusing to Recognize Birthdays
Mariah has a unique approach to ageing – she doesn't acknowledge her birthday! In an interview with Out magazine in 2014, she said, "I don't count years, but I definitely rebuke them—I have anniversaries, not birthdays, because I celebrate life, darling." She's all about living life on her own terms!
7. Throwing Shade at the Grammys
Mariah has five Grammys to her name, but in an interview with V magazine, she insisted that artists shouldn't care too much about them. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," she said. "I mean, I have five Grammys. That's cute... I won two Grammys the first year I started, but after that, [the Grammys] are like, 'We don't go with the people that are selling a lot of records and are popular; we're gonna go the opposite way.'"
8. Refusing to Remove Her Sunglasses
On an episode of her reality show "Mariah's World" in 2016, Mariah refused to remove her sunglasses while in a room with fluorescent lighting. She explained that she has a rule which states that she will not be seen in such places without sunglasses – and we can't help but respect her commitment to her style!
And there you have it, folks! Mariah Carey's top 10 most jaw-dropping diva moments that'll leave you screaming "Shake It Off" all the way to the bank!
