There are a lot of men and women who have left a remarkable impact on the world. After all, if some people had not existed throughout history, many things would be totally different than they are these days.

This is especially true when it comes to the world of show business. Over the years, there have been a lot of groundbreaking films, which later opened the door for similar films like them to be made. Furthermore, there are a lot of people who work in show business in general that have done some amazing things, and as a result, they ended up changing the future of the business they worked in.

One of the most famous women to be this impactful in her area of work is performer Mariah Carey. What makes her even more awesome is the fact that she is known for having multiple talents, and not just singing.

Carey is known around the world for her music. She is a singer, record producer, and songwriter. Also, she has done some acting as well. Carey became famous in the 1990s, and she definitely changed the world of music for those that would come after her. Here are some of the most interesting facts about the legendary musical artist that is Mariah Carey.

20 She Was Named After A Song In “Paint Your Wagon.”

Carey is one of the most famous songbirds of our time, so it does seem rather fitting that her name originally came from a musical play, which was later turned into a film that starred actor Clint Eastwood. Paint Your Wagon is a western play and film, and it centers around two characters who create a lot of interesting situations in California from the start of the film to the end of it.

Mariah’s name was inspired by one of the songs, which is “They Call The Wind Mariah.” It seems that naming her after a song was a major sign that she would be a singer.

19 She Studied Cosmetology

Those who work in the music industry are known for a lot of different things. However, something many of them have in common is the fact that they are very beautiful. Sometimes they even appear as though they have no flaws, and while that may not be the case, many of us still strive to look similar to them.

Well, Carey is one of those celebrities. Many people would love to have her talent, and they also admire her beauty. So, the fact that she studied cosmetology and worked in some salons is not very surprising at all, but actually quite fitting.

18 Patti LaBelle Is Mariah’s Godmother

There are many times when an incredibly famous person in the world of entertainment does not seem to have any connections with other legendary people who work in their field, other than the fact that they have worked in the same industry. However, there are also times when famous men and women become a big extended family, and that is the case for Carey and her godmother, who is rhythm and blues singer Patti LaBelle.

Carey is quite a well-known star, however, if it had not been for people like LaBelle, her path to stardom might have been much harder. Labelle is famous for many songs, including “Stir It Up” and “New Attitude.”

17 She Cut Class Often

Sometimes it is natural to want to skip a day at work. Sometimes, even those who are attending school instead of work want to take a day to have fun and relax.

However, it can seem a little strange to imagine our favorite celebrities being high school students. When Carey was in high school, her classmates gave her the nickname “mirage” because she was hardly ever there.

Carey seemed to skip class often. However, this does not appear to have affected her in any major negative ways. Despite being known for cutting class, she is still very a very successful person.

16 She Refers To Her Fans As Lambs

Many famous men and women in show business have treated their fans rather poorly. But on the other hand, there are also a lot of celebrities who have been known to treat their fans pretty great, and this is where Carey comes in.

One of the things the singer is known for is taking some gorgeous photos with her fans. It is always nice to see famous people who care about those of us who support them, and Carey certainly does just that. One of the ways she shows affection for her fans is by referring to them as “lambs,” which is a nickname she has been using for a while now.

15 Mariah Owns Marilyn Monroe’s Piano

Many people have someone they look up to, whether it is a friend, a family member, a famous person, or even just someone who has contributed to society in a big way. Furthermore, sometimes many of us even have multiple people we look up to and admire.

For Carey, one of those individuals is actress Marilyn Monroe. In fact, Carey adores Monroe so much that she even bought a piano she used to own. This particular object was chosen by Carey because it was also owned by Monroe’s mother, so it had been in their family for a long time.

14 Mariah’s Mother Coached Her

There are many times when a certain talent is shared by many family members. This is certainly truthful when it comes to Carey, and some evidence to support that is the fact that her mother, Patricia Hickey, is an incredibly talented singer as well.

Hickey is a retired opera singer. Furthermore, she used to be a vocal coach, and one of her most famous clients was Carey herself. If Carey’s talent came from her mother, that must mean that she is a pretty great singer herself. Carey’s father was great in his own way, and he worked as an engineer.

13 She And Nick Keep Things Civil

Famous people, unfortunately, have to deal with having a great deal of their life being put out there for everyone to see. This means that there is nothing they say or do that remains private, and everyone knows many of the details of their lives.

This is exactly why relationships among superstars are hard to maintain. However, Carey and her second ex-husband, Nick Cannon, keep things peaceful for the sake of their children, Monroe and Moroccan Scott Cannon. They know their divorce was hard on the children, so they try to make the best of the situation, and they seem to be doing well so far.

12 Mariah Calls Her Kids “Dem Babies”

Nicknames are a pretty common thing. Not even celebrities or their children are exceptions to that rule, and that is very apparent when it comes to Carey and her young boy and girl.

Not only does Carey refer to her fans as “lambs,” but she has a nickname as well. The nickname Carey sometimes goes by is “Mimi.”

Furthermore, she is not the only one in her family with a nickname. Many parents come up with affectionate names to give to their children simply as a loving gesture. Carey, as well as their father, refer to their little ones as “dem babies.”

11 Monroe Was Named After One Of Carey’s Idols

Many newborn boys and girls have been named after famous men and women whom their parents are fans of. Even some celebrities name their children after other stars.

This is exactly what Carey did when she picked out a name for her little girl, Monroe Cannon. Carey has been a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe for a very long time, so she decided to name her daughter after the movie star.

Monroe is a name that has a Scottish background. The meaning of this name is “mouth of the river Rotha, in Ireland.” It is used pretty often now, but, in America, it was much more popular in the early 1900s.

10 Moroccan Was Named After Décor In Her Home

Along with “dem babies,” there is an additional nickname that Carey and Cannon use only in reference to their son, Moroccan Scott Cannon. They call him “roc.”

However, Moroccan was chosen as his first name because it has a great deal of significance to it. One of the rooms in Carey’s home has a number of Moroccan decorations, and it is called the “Moroccan room.”

This is the room where Cannon and Carey became engaged. Additionally, it overlooks all of Manhattan, which probably provided some beautiful scenery for the proposal. So, that is why they chose to name their son after the room.

9 Scott Is A Name That Runs In The Family

Names are a very big deal, especially when expecting parents are trying to choose one for their new little boy or girl. There are often times during which mothers and fathers will choose to name their child after someone that has been very important in their life. There are also times when certain names are passed down through the generations.

Carey and Cannon gave their son the middle name Scott. This is because that is his fathers’ middle name, and that is also the maiden name of one of Cannons’ grandmothers. This name has an English origin, and it means “from Scotland.”

8 The Children Were Born On Their Third Wedding Anniversary

Anniversaries are always a very special event. This is especially true when they are wedding anniversaries.

Because wedding anniversaries are such special times, people all around the world have thought about fun and creative ways to celebrate them. Some have taken their spouses on trips, while others usually do something like plan out a nice date.

However, Carey and Cannon celebrated their third wedding anniversary in a very epic way. On their third anniversary, they welcomed their two children into the world. There really is not a better way to celebrate being married than to give birth to a couple of beautiful babies.

7 They Have A Room Dedicated To Candy

Willy Wonka has some stiff competition when it comes to who has the most candy. That is because Carey and Cannon’s kids actually have an entire room dedicated to the sweet stuff in their home. However, that room is not just for the little ones.

It seems that another candy lover in the family is Cannon. Apparently, a candy room has been something he has wanted to have ever since he was a child, and he was very determined to make it a reality. This room has various types of candy in it, including candy bars, as well as candy necklaces.

6 They Took The Kids To The 2018 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards

Sometimes, it looks like it would a bit hard to be the child of a famous mother, father, or both. However, there are also times when it seems as though it would be quite a lot of fun as well. Carey and Cannon seem to have a lot of very fun times with their children.

One of the cool things they did recently was take the little ones to the 2018 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards show. They made it a family affair, and it looked as though they all had a blast. Monroe wore an outfit that matched her mothers’ outfit, and Moroccan did the same with his father.

5 Monroe Is Following In Her Mother’s Footsteps, And It’s Adorable

In every family, it seems as though there are talents, as well as personality traits, than some of the family members share with one another. In the case of Carey and Cannon’s family, the talent seems to be singing.

Carey’s mother was a singer, and then the talent was passed down to Carey. Now, it looks like Carey has passed her vocal talents, as well as her interest in the world of music, down to her daughter. Apparently, Monroe likes to sing along when her mother is recording music. It’s not hard to see why, because Carey does have some very catchy tunes.

4 Her Kids Have Performed With Her

Everyone seems to like music. Some people might prefer different styles, or genres, than their peers, but music itself is something that we all know and love. Additionally, it would be very hard not to have a strong love and passion for music your mother is known for her amazing vocal abilities, and is therefore a very famous singer.

Both of Carey and Cannon’s children seem to have a love for music, and they apparently love to sing along with their mother. Recently, Carey posted a video on her Twitter account showing herself and her children singing one of her songs together.

3 “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Was Recorded In August

Sometimes it can take a while for a film, book, or a song to be considered a classic. But on the other hand, there are some that became instant classics as soon as they were released.

Carey’s song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” became a huge hit not long after it was released, and it gets a lot of time on the radio every year when the holidays are on their way. So, it is kind of hard to imagine the song being recorded in August, but it was.

However, it was basically December in the studio. According to one of the people who wrote the song, trees and lights were brought in so that everyone was in the holiday spirit.

2 Mariah Does Not Have A Strong Bond With Her Siblings

Pretty much every family has some drama sometimes. Also, being a celebrity does not seem to make it any better, simply for the fact that a lot of family-related issues are out on display for all of the world to see and judge.

Carey might seem like she leads a practically perfect life, but she has certainly dealt with her share of family problems. For example, she and her two siblings do not have a relationship. Carey has a brother named Morgan, and a sister named Alison. In 2016, Carey’s brother claimed that he had not spoken to Carey in approximately six years due to a conflict they had.

1 She Has A 5 Octave Vocal Range

There are a lot of people out there who have voices that are simply phenomenal. Some of them sing for a living, while others choose to just do it as a hobby.

Fortunately for her fans (or “lambs”), Carey decided to chase her dreams of becoming a musical superstar. Her story is inspirational, but she did have a couple of advantages that definitely worked in her favor.

For example, having an opera singer for a mom certainly did not hurt. Furthermore, Carey can sing through 5 octaves and 4 notes of a soprano. Carey is classified as a coloratura light lyric soprano.

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