Becoming a parent is a humbling experience for most people, even celebrities. But that was not the case at all for the Queen of Divas; Mariah Carey.
Mariah's diva demands are legendary; from requesting puppies and kittens in her dressing room to arriving three hours late for a performance without blinking an eyelid. There have been numerous stories leaked to the press by former staff claiming that she's impossible to please and that nothing is ever good enough for her, and yet nothing seems able to break her stride.
The birth of her twins did nothing to slow her down, in fact, she's been busier than ever since they came into her life. They didn't slow her down and they certainly didn't bring her down to Earth because her diva demands are just as outrageous as ever. Let's have a look at some photos that prove Mariah is still the top music diva!
20 She Still Loves To Make An Entrance
Over the last few years fans have noticed that Mariah's performances have become, how can we say this, a little less energetic. That's a nice way of saying folks have been calling her lazy. And when she gets carried onto the stage in this fashion - well it's hard not to see their point.
19 The Ever-Present Entourage
It's not unheard of for Mariah Carey and her posse to take up an entire hotel floor, and she's rarely seen without an entourage that includes at least 15 people, among them bodyguards, 3 personal assistants, a hairdresser, a stylist, a makeup artist, a masseuse, a chauffeur, and a dietician.
18 Child? What Child?
Mariah was honored with the 2,556th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015 and she wasn't going to let anyone ruin her big moment. Even her own son, who was just a toddler at the time. She completely blanked him out as he tried to get her attention until a helper eventually lifted him off her.
17 Her Kids Have Their Own Candy Room
We know that Mariah always has to take it to the next level so we were hardly surprised when Nick Cannon revealed on social media that their twins had their very own Candy Room at home. "This room is the reason for all the hyper-activity!!! Patiently waiting for the Sugar Crash!!!," he posted, along with these adorably sweet snaps.
16 She Asked Hotel Employees To Dress Up As Minions For Her Kids
During her residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Mariah Carey has had plenty of strange requests but nothing quite beats her asking hotel employees to dress up as Minions to entertain her children, with no mention of actually paying anyone for this. Come on Mariah, just hire another nanny, geez.
15 Everything Must Be Perfect
Mariah's official rider (artists' requests for a show) is an extensive 3-page document with instructions for hosting the mega-diva. And everything better be perfect - that means the temperature needs to be 75 degrees, certain furniture and plants must be set out and there must be white roses.
14 She's Still The Star Of The Show
Mariah will always be the star of the show - even when she says nothing at all. As we saw in her reality show, Mariah's World, the diva often doesn't speak, sometimes for days before a show - to preserve her voice. During this time she either writes down what she wants or uses sign language.
13 She Might Need A Last-Minute Manicurist
Mariah Carey, now a resident performer at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, has been known as a diva for most of her career. Staff at Caesars once reported that Mariah called the front desk at 9 pm saying she needed a manicurist within 20 minutes. And when they couldn't locate one she was very unhappy.
12 Forcing Her Shy Kids Into The Limelight
If the rumors about Dem Babies actually being painfully shy are true then wow, we feel sorry for them. Because with a mom like Mariah Carey, there was never any hope of not being in the spotlight. Mariah regularly brings her kids on stage to sing along with her at shows.
11 Her Twins Have Their Own Fashion Website
When Mariah's twins came along it didn't take her long to get them started online. In fact, they were only a few months old when their mom launched a website dedicated to them. Some people might say she was pushing her children to be famous but others would argue that she's just being Mariah.
10 She'll Hire And Fire At The Drop Of A Hat
Mariah Carey is known for being a tough employer and she showed off her ruthlessness back in 2016 when she dramatically fired most of her staff. She told TMZ, “I dismissed a majority of my team because I discovered that they didn’t have my best interests at heart." Wow, okay then.
9 Living In Her Own World
Will Ferrell, star of The House, a film in which Mariah was meant to cameo in, confirmed that the diva's demands proved to be too much for the production crew. As a result, her role was eventually cut. Ferrell told reporters that Carey was hours late for the shoot and wanted to make last-minute scene changes when she finally arrived.
8 She'll Always Be The Queen Of Christmas
According to a 2018 article, Mariah Carey has already earned over $60 million from her holiday hit 'All I Want for Christmas is You' since it's release in 1994. And that doesn't even include royalties which add up to $500,000 a year in the UK alone. Is it any wonder she loves Christmas so much?
7 Diamonds For Her Babies' First Birthday
When Dem Babies (Mariah's nickname for her twins) turned one - they were of course treated to a very special birthday party. But it wasn't the party itself that raised eyebrows, rather what their mom chose to wear - a massive diamond necklace. A little over the top? Well, this is Mariah!
6 Trying To Act Like An Everyday Mom
Earlier this year Mariah told her 8-year old daughter Monroe, that she could go on a shopping spree at any store in the world and you may not believe it but the little girl chose Target! Mariah posted a photo of this adventure on her Instagram and while you can see she's trying to be low-key, she just can't quite pull it off.
5 Attention Seeking Matching Outfits
We'll say this about Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon - they know how to keep the money rolling in! One of the many ways they accomplish this is by being active and always taking any opportunity they can to get noticed - even if that means wearing cringe-worthy matching family outfits.
4 Staff Claim She's Still A Nightmare To Work With
Earlier this year Mariah Carey’s former personal assistant, Lianna Shakhnazaryan filed a lawsuit claiming that she was harassed and sworn at by the pop star during her employment and then wrongfully terminated. On the same day, Carey sued Shakhnazaryan, accusing her of secretly filming embarrassing videos and attempting to extort money.
3 Her Kids Could Get Lost In Her Vast Wardrobe
In 2017 Mariah took Vogue into the massive wardrobe of one of her homes. This multiroom space includes an area dedicated to La Perla, Agent Provocateur, and other luxury lingerie and a closet just for her designer shoes. And silk sofas - to rest when the decisions are too overwhelming we imagine.
2 Her Reality TV Show
Many celebrity moms shy away from the spotlight after having their kids but that certainly wasn't the case for Mariah. In fact, she signed on to do a reality show (Mariah's World) in 2017, although the show was canceled after just one season. Surprise, surprise, people just weren't that interested!
1 She's Still Using Glitter
Mariah loves everything girly, glittery, and pink - and that's something that hasn't changed in years. In fact, she now also has a Marilyn Monroe themed bathroom in one of her homes, and a chaise longue in her kitchen so that she can lie down while she has a snack. Oh to have the glittering Mariah Carey life!
