Mariah Carey was born on March 27, 1970 in Long Island, New York. She is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress.
Ever since she had her very first "Vision of Love" in 1990, the singing and songwriting efforts of one Mariah Carey have shown up as regularly on the Billboard 100 as razzle-dazzle custom-made bras have shown up on Madonna's bust. With one of the most stunning looks in entertainment and perhaps the most recognizable voices in music, the legacy of Mariah Carey spans more than 20 years and across more than 10 albums of music. If you haven't seen her, you've heard her, but there's a greater chance that you've done both.
Mariah Carey has touched everyone's pop culture experience in some way, whether it be the sounds of hit singles like "One Sweet Day," "I'll Be There" or "My All" -- or the sights of her in a Bond Girl bikini in the music video for "Honey," or her swift escape from the altar in "We Belong Together." While the movie misfire of Glitter will always be a special damp mark on her career, Carey's enduring musical legacy and blossoming acting credentials (greatly enhanced by Precious) will keep her relevant for at least a few more years to come, especially if a new "role" on American Idol ever becomes a reality.