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See Mariah Carey's life and iconic career

Camille Fine
Sept. 7, 2025Updated Sept. 12, 2025, 2:45 p.m. ET
It's Mariah's world, and we're all just living in it. Mariah Carey has ruled the pop sphere since her self-titled debut studio album arrived in June 1990, and there appears to be no end to her reign, whether its on the charts or as the Queen of Christmas. In honor of her 2025 Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs, we look back on her career highlights throughout the years.
It's Mariah's world, and we're all just living in it. Mariah Carey has ruled the pop sphere since her self-titled debut studio album arrived in June 1990, and there appears to be no end to her reign, whether its on the charts or as the Queen of Christmas. In honor of her 2025 Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs, we look back on her career highlights throughout the years.
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Carey accepts the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award from Ariana Grande during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York.
Carey accepts the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award from Ariana Grande during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York.
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Carey accepts the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Carey accepts the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
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Carey accepts the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Carey accepts the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
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Carey accepts the Ultimate Icon Award onstage during the BET Awards on June 9, 2025.
Carey accepts the Ultimate Icon Award onstage during the BET Awards on June 9, 2025.
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Rakim and Carey perform during the 2025 BET Awards.
Rakim and Carey perform during the 2025 BET Awards.
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Carey dazzles in gold at the 2025 BET Awards.
Carey dazzles in gold at the 2025 BET Awards.
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Carey speaks during the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024.
Carey speaks during the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024.
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Carey accepts the Icon Award from LL Cool J at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17, 2025.
Carey accepts the Icon Award from LL Cool J at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17, 2025.
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Carey's 2024 Christmas tour marked the 30th anniversary of her album "Merry Christmas."
Carey's 2024 Christmas tour marked the 30th anniversary of her album "Merry Christmas."
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Carey performs her holiday hits at the Beacon Theatre on Dec. 15, 2023, in New York.
Carey performs her holiday hits at the Beacon Theatre on Dec. 15, 2023, in New York.
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She teamed up with Apple TV+ for "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Dec. 4, 2020.
She teamed up with Apple TV+ for "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Dec. 4, 2020.
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In September 2020, Carey released her memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey." The Grammy Award-winning and chart-topping icon breaks down her miserable marriage to former Sony executive Tommy Mottola in painful detail. Read the revelations.
In September 2020, Carey released her memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey." The Grammy Award-winning and chart-topping icon breaks down her miserable marriage to former Sony executive Tommy Mottola in painful detail. Read the revelations.
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In January 2020, Carey was spotted in a chic black-and-white ensemble for the premiere of Tyler Perry's "A Fall From Grace."
In January 2020, Carey was spotted in a chic black-and-white ensemble for the premiere of Tyler Perry's "A Fall From Grace."
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Carey performs at the Billboard Music Awards in 2019, where she was honored with the Icon Award.
Carey performs at the Billboard Music Awards in 2019, where she was honored with the Icon Award.
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Carey poses in the press room during the 2018 American Music Awards.
Carey poses in the press room during the 2018 American Music Awards.
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Carey twinned with daughter Monroe Cannon in matching motorcycle jackets and black pants at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 24, 2018. Ex-husband Nick Cannon matched with their son, Moroccan Cannon.
Carey twinned with daughter Monroe Cannon in matching motorcycle jackets and black pants at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 24, 2018. Ex-husband Nick Cannon matched with their son, Moroccan Cannon.
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Carey performs during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2016.
Carey performs during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2016.
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For the Golden Globes on Jan. 7, 2018, Carey wore a Dolce & Gabbana gown in black, a color chosen by many celebrities that year in solidarity with sexual harassment victims.
For the Golden Globes on Jan. 7, 2018, Carey wore a Dolce & Gabbana gown in black, a color chosen by many celebrities that year in solidarity with sexual harassment victims.
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Wearing a bead- and stone-encrusted naked dress in concert at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 19, 2017, in New York.
Wearing a bead- and stone-encrusted naked dress in concert at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 19, 2017, in New York.
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Monroe Cannon, Nick Cannon, Moroccan Canon and Carey attend the kids' birthday party on May 13, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Monroe Cannon, Nick Cannon, Moroccan Canon and Carey attend the kids' birthday party on May 13, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Carey, with then-husband Nick Cannon (left) and Floyd Mayweather (right), attends the MC Records launch party at CATCH LA on May 1, 2017, in West Hollywood.
Carey, with then-husband Nick Cannon (left) and Floyd Mayweather (right), attends the MC Records launch party at CATCH LA on May 1, 2017, in West Hollywood.
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At the Vanity Fair Party following the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 26, 2017.
At the Vanity Fair Party following the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 26, 2017.
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Carey and children Morrocco and Monroe attend the Los Angeles premiere of "The Lego Batman Movie" on Feb. 4, 2017.
Carey and children Morrocco and Monroe attend the Los Angeles premiere of "The Lego Batman Movie" on Feb. 4, 2017.
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Carey attends VH1's "Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night" at Kings Theatre on Dec. 2, 2016, in New York.
Carey attends VH1's "Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night" at Kings Theatre on Dec. 2, 2016, in New York.
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Carey and Lee Daniels pose backstage at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York on May 14, 2016.
Carey and Lee Daniels pose backstage at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York on May 14, 2016.
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Carey and James Packer attend the G'Day Los Angeles Gala at Vibiana on Jan. 28, 2016.
Carey and James Packer attend the G'Day Los Angeles Gala at Vibiana on Jan. 28, 2016.
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Carey is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 5, 2015.
Carey is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 5, 2015.
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Mariah Carey performs at the 82nd annual Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on Dec. 3, 2014, in New York City.
Mariah Carey performs at the 82nd annual Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center on Dec. 3, 2014, in New York City.
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Carey performs during the 91st national Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse south of the White House on Dec. 6, 2013.
Carey performs during the 91st national Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse south of the White House on Dec. 6, 2013. 
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Carey performs during the BET Awards on June 30, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Carey performs during the BET Awards on June 30, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Carey and fellow judge Randy Jackson are seen during Fox's "American Idol" finale results show on May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Carey and fellow judge Randy Jackson are seen during Fox's "American Idol" finale results show on May 16, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Carey and Cannon renewed their vows on April 27, 2012, in Paris. They divorced in 2016.
Carey and Cannon renewed their vows on April 27, 2012, in Paris. They divorced in 2016.
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Carey and Cannon at Nickelodeon's TeenNick HALO Awards at Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 17, 2012.
Carey and Cannon at Nickelodeon's TeenNick HALO Awards at Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 17, 2012.
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President Barack Obama and the first family sing with Miranda Cosgrove, left, Matthew Morrison, Carey, Ellen DeGeneres, Andrea Bocelli, Annie Lennox and Maxwell during Christmas in Washington at the National Building Museum in Washington on Dec. 12, 2010.
President Barack Obama and the first family sing with Miranda Cosgrove, left, Matthew Morrison, Carey, Ellen DeGeneres, Andrea Bocelli, Annie Lennox and Maxwell during Christmas in Washington at the National Building Museum in Washington on Dec. 12, 2010.
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Carey and Cannon arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7, 2010.
Carey and Cannon arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7, 2010.
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Mariah Carey performs during a taping of the Disney Parks Christmas special in 2010.
Mariah Carey performs during a taping of the Disney Parks Christmas special in 2010.
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Carey performs during the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Carey performs during the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009, in Los Angeles. 
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Carey and Prince appear onstage at the Apollo Theater 75th anniversary gala on June 8, 2009, in New York City.
Carey and Prince appear onstage at the Apollo Theater 75th anniversary gala on June 8, 2009, in New York City.
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Carey performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2009, in celebration of the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Carey performs at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2009, in celebration of the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Carey, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield and Nicole Scherzinger perform during Conde Nast Media Group's Fashion Rocks event at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sept. 5, 2008.
Carey, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield and Nicole Scherzinger perform during Conde Nast Media Group's Fashion Rocks event at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sept. 5, 2008.
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Carey appears onstage at BET's 106 & Park at BET Studios on Feb. 27, 2008, in New York.
Carey appears onstage at BET's 106 & Park at BET Studios on Feb. 27, 2008, in New York.
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Carey arrives at the VH1 Save the Music foundation gala at Lincoln Center on Sept. 20, 2007, in New York.
Carey arrives at the VH1 Save the Music foundation gala at Lincoln Center on Sept. 20, 2007, in New York.
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Carey poses at The Right Track recording studios in New York on Nov. 18, 2002.
Carey poses at The Right Track recording studios in New York on Nov. 18, 2002.
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