Mariah Carey's Net Worth In 2024

Mariah Carey - the name itself is intro enough for the world-famous singer. But for the uninitiated, she has a five-octave vocal range and The Guinness Book of World Records calls her the ‘Songbird Supreme’. Carey is also responsible for taking the remixes to the level of popularity it has today which is hard to believe considering she has only one remix album out of a total of 40 that she has released in the last 3 and a half decade. 

The diva just dropped a 50-second sneak peek on X and we are pumped up to experience "Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live" from April 12 at Park MGM. The 54-year-old superstar will set the stages on fire but before that, let’s take a look at Mariah Carey’s net worth and the entire journey that made it all possible.

What is Mariah Carey's Net Worth?

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and composer. She is without a doubt one of the most influential musical artists who has changed the course of 90s music and especially pop culture in American history. Mariah holds a record of selling over 200 million albums worldwide. She is the second top-selling female artist who has records of being on Billboard for more number 1 ranked songs than any other female singer in American history.

Mariah has an estimated net worth of $350 million with an annual salary of $3 million. Besides her musical career, Carey is a model and worked in a few movies prolonging her resume of being an actress. Her top-selling albums are not the only reason behind her fortune, Mariah’s stardom and personality have been key to her affiliation with some renowned brand endorsements.

According to the reports of Forbes, Mariah Carey's net worth of $350 million is hugely impacted by her holiday classic All I Want for Christmas Is You. The track alone earned her over $6M reveenue in 2021 thanks to her recording, publishing and writing credits.

Mariah Carey's Early Life, Marriage, and Children

Mariah Angela Carey was born in Huntington, New York on March 27, 1969. Her grandfather dropped their last name “Nunez” and adopted “Carey” as they moved to New York. Mariah’s mother was a one-time Opera singer and vocal coach who left an impression on her daughter. Problems arose when her parents separated in 1972.

She moved to stay with her father and later attended Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York. Mariah started writing poems and early songs and befriended Gavin Christopher and Ben Margulies. After graduation, she and her two friends started composing and created her first full-length demo. Somehow, that demo fell into the hands of Tommy Mottola, the head of Columbia Records and her journey to greatness began.

Is Mariah Carey married?

Mariah got married to Tommy Mottol in 1993 at a very young age. According to her, the marriage life wasn’t blissful. She said, “My first marriage, I was very much…what's the word, locked away. I was given the rules and had to stick with them.” Tommy and Mariah went through a divorce in 1998.

After 10 years, She went on to marry Nick Cannon on April 30, 2008, and became parents of twins(daughter Monroe and son Moroccan) on April 30, 2011. Her second marriage fell apart in 2018 due to personal complications. Mariah has been dating Bryan Tanaka since 2016. She was also engaged to billionaire James Parker in 2016 and dated Luis Miguel from 1998 to 2001.

What is Mariah Carey's claim to fame?

Carey’s path to stardom is an accumulation of different yet significant life experiences. As we have already mentioned, She was discovered through her first full-song demo and the hands of Tommy Mottol. Mariah found her route to fame when Columbia Records signed her in 1988 and she debuted with her first album “Mariah Carey” in 1990. The album showcased her exceptional singing talent and ability which led to her first-ever Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocalist category in 1991.

Mariah’s career skyrocketed as some of her next albums Music Box(1993), Merry Christmas(1994), and Daydream(1995) sold 10 million copies in the United States. After her separation in 1997, Mariah released Butterfly portraying her new independence, and the Heartbreaker in 1999 hit the Billboard singles chart. Topping at number one, Heartbreaker underscored her as one of the best-selling vocalists in the world at that time.

How extensive is Mariah Carey's car collection?

Having worldwide stardom and significant wealth wasn’t enough to satisfy the American Pop Diva as a result she ended up having a notorious collection of cars that is a dream for normal people. Take a look at Carey’s extensive collection of automobiles.

• Porsche Cayenne: In 2010, her ex-husband, Nick Cannon gifted a one of a kind Porsche Cayenne to Mariah on her 40th birthday. From exterior to interior it is covered in pink with pink stitching on black leather seats.
• Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe: Another state-of-the-art car in Carey’s collection is a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. Featured with Alcantara leather upholstery, this ultimate chauffeur automobile was priced at $500,000 at that time.
• Mercedes SLK-Class R172: A luxurious Mercedes that has pink “M” stitched onto each headrest is Carye’s one of the most favorite cars. It is a 2012 model year of the SLK-Class R172.
• Maybach 62 Sedan: When we talk about upscale luxury with no compromise, the Maybach 62 falls right under the category of luxury. This luxury sedan is also a gift from Nick.
• Maserati Quattroporte: Another luxury sedan in Mariah’s car collection is a Maserati Quattroporte. This automobile is priced quite high but does not give you that luxury experience compared to the price tag.
• Custom Matte-Black Range Rover: Nick loved Mariah very much and gifted her a Custom Range Rover on their anniversary. This dashing Matte-Black automobile fits right into the killer car collection of Mimi.

Apart from being the American pop diva is also affiliated with Formula 1 racing. Mariah was given the role of the Safety Car driver in the 8th F1 race event in Baku, Azerbaijan, back in 2017 where she was invited as the celebrity guest. Carey even posted a photo of herself and her son Moroccan with the British F1 ace Lewis Hamilton.

How many houses does Mariah Carey own?

It is normal for celebrities to own expensive amenities as they prefer to live a life full of excitement and luxury. Our US chart songstress is not different at all. Let’s have a look at some of the properties that Carey owns and was in touch with in the past.

• Sing Sing Estate: In 1991, Carey and Tommy bought a 51-acre land for $2 million 40 miles north of New York. They designed the mansion together and named it the “Sing Sing” estate. The property has 9 bedrooms, 7 fireplaces, a ballroom, a recording studio, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. After their divorce in 1998, the mansion was sold for $20.5 million.
• New York Penthouse: Situated in Tribeca, New York, Mariah bought this Penthouse in 1999 for a price of $5.5 million. Carey is living in this Penthouse that has 3 master bedrooms, a lounge area, and a private movie theater equipped with luxury amenities and the floors are covered with bronze plating.
• Bel Air Mansion: Nick and Mariah bought this mansion for $6.9 million after their marriage. This mansion boasts 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a gym, several patios, and a swimming pool. The mansion was sold for $9 million after their divorce.
• Atlanta Mansion: Just 2 years ago, Carey bought this mansion for $5.7 million. This 4.2-acre property has a guest apartment, swimming pool, pool house, and a children’s playground. Sadly, just after 10 months, Mariah sold the mansion for $4.3 million.

There were also other properties she was involved in like Calabasas Mansion, Colorado Lodge, Beverly Hills Mansion, and Bedford Mansion.

What are Mariah Carey's top albums and sales?

It would take a separate article to go through the hit albums of Mariah Carey but we have selected some of her top albums.

1. Mariah Carey (1990): It is considered one of Mariah’s most recognizable songs and the song “Vision of Love” is one of the most difficult songs to sing. She got praised for her talent and skills which landed Mariah the Grammys Award in the Best Female Pop Vocalist category.
2. Emotions (1991): This was her second album but also one of her best. This album showed Mariah’s excellent voice and creative composing at the same time. She was the lead single in the album and it was different from the usual 1990s music genre.
3. Daydream (1996): It was the fifth album and is considered one of her best creations to date. Despite not getting any awards for the album, three songs in particular are considered a masterpiece and were also her biggest hits.
4. Butterfly (1997): Butterfly is considered Mariah’s best work to date. It was her emergence from the bottom pit as it showed her new musical domain and experiments. It contains three popular songs Honey, Butterfly, and The Roof.
5. Music Box (1998): Well “Music Box” is certainly not one of her best works but it was a commercial success. Songs like Hero and Dreamlover are still in the minds of her fans.
6. Charmbracelet (2002): Charmbracelet was Mariah’s retribution after receiving criticism in “Glitter”. 241,000 units were sold in the first week and the song “The Rain” was instantly a fan favorite.

What brands has Mariah Carey endorsed?

The American pop diva was also in the commercial world and tied up with some renowned brands that were behind her success in wealth outside of music.

• Pepsi: Pepsi is a multinational soft drink company that has affiliated with some renowned celebrities from time to time. Mariah in her past has collaborated with Pepsi in a campaign.
• Motorola: Motorola is an international telecommunication company that worked with Carey back in 2006.
• Jenny Craig: It is a scientifically proven diet and weight loss program that chose Mariah as its brand ambassador back in 2011.
• McDonald's: Alongside Travis Scott and BTS, Carey has also tied hands with the food brand “McDonald's” and appeared in ads and campaigns.
• Walker’s Crisps: PepsiCo paid Mariah $11 million in 2019 to feature in a Christmas Chip Commercial, where we see the superstar fight with the crew members over Walker’s Chips.

What are Mariah Carey's charitable contributions?

The five-time Grammy winner is not only a top musician but also a great human being. Throughout her career, she has been active with many charity organizations and has been helping them out in the best way possible.

• Camp Mariah: Camp Mariah was founded in 1994, in Fishkill, New York. The Foundation supports underserved youths and holds a three-week program every year. Here, all the kids receive year-round career support and are linked to their high school and college graduation rates.
• Make-A-Wish-Foundation: This foundation is where she has continuously provided funds and supported kids with critical illness.
• World Hunger Campaign: Mariah joined the 2008 World Hunger Movement as an ambassador and participated in the advertisement campaign.
• LGBTQ+ Community: She has supported and joined hands with the GLAAD organization in 2016 for the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Stand Up To Cancer: Alongside Beyonce, Rihanna, and Miley Cyrus, Mini joined the 2008 “Stand Up To Cancer” cause that benefitted the Cancer Organization in a big way.

Mariah Carey, known for her high-maintenance persona, has a similar mindset when it comes to helping others. Recent reports suggest that for every ticket you buy from her upcoming live show, a dollar will be donated to Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah. This is Carey's way of motivating the kids to fuel their passion for arts.

What's next for Mariah Carey?

The biggest upcoming event is Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas. The live concert from April 12-27 will commemorate the anniversary of one of her most famous albums - The Emancipation of Mimi. According to sources, Mimi is working on her new alt-rock genre songs and has been recording in her studio. Besides music, the American pop diva is planning to launch her own beauty company. She is in the planning phase and is researching the estates in Beverly Hills for the location of the company.

Related Celebrities

Beyonce and Taylor Swift are the two names that are taken as the closest celebrities to Mariah Carey. However, there’s a difference between these two - Swift is considered to be one of the closest competitors, considering the album sales and overall success while Beyonce is more like a friend to Carey. Needless to say, each of these singers has nothing but respect towards one another and has often spoken highly in interviews. 

Not only did Snoop Dogg and Mariah Carey reach their initial fame during the same period of the early 90s, but the two have collabed in several tracks. The rapper and actor has been known to be a close friend of Carey and the hits like Crybaby and Say Somethin’ have topped several charts. 

Nicki Minaj is another rapper who has been close to Mariah during their stint as the American Idol judges. The two have been seen together in Up Out My Face, however, the term frenemies is used to describe the bond between the two singers. 

Mariah Carey, despite her diva persona, is known to be a good person and she has collaborated with so many other celebrities from the industry and she is friends with many of them.

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