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Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey has no publicly confirmed current partner. Past relationships on record include Tommy Mottola, Luis Miguel and Nick Cannon and 2 more, plus 1 rumoured link.
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Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter known for Hero and All I Want for Christmas Is You.
This page records the sourced public timeline below. A missing date means the reviewed public sources did not establish a reliable day-level date; it is not inferred.
Who has Mariah Carey dated?
- Jun 5, 1993 — Mar 4, 1998
Tommy Mottola
divorced · ConfirmedMariah Carey married record executive Tommy Mottola in New York on 5 June 1993. They separated in December 1996 and divorced on 4 March 1998.
- 1998 — 2001
Luis Miguel
past relationship · ConfirmedMariah Carey was in a relationship with Latin singer Luis Miguel from 1998 to 2001.
- 2001 — present
Eminem
past relationship · RumouredEminem has long said he and Mariah Carey had a romantic relationship in the early 2000s; Carey has repeatedly denied they were ever lovers, and the dispute played out in songs (2002).
- Apr 30, 2008 — 2016
Nick Cannon
divorced · ConfirmedMariah Carey married actor and host Nick Cannon in the Bahamas on 30 April 2008; they have twins. Cannon confirmed their separation in August 2014, and the divorce was finalised in 2016.
- 2015 — 2016
James Packer
past relationship · ConfirmedMariah Carey began dating Australian billionaire James Packer in 2015 and announced their engagement on 21 January 2016; it ended later that year.
- 2016 — Dec 26, 2023
Bryan Tanaka
past relationship · ConfirmedMariah Carey dated choreographer Bryan Tanaka from October 2016; he confirmed on 26 December 2023 that they had parted after seven years.
What is Mariah Carey's zodiac sign?
| Name | Zodiac sign | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Mariah CareyThis page | Aries | American |
| Bryan TanakaFormer boyfriend | Aries | — |
| Nick CannonFormer husband | Libra | American |
| James PackerFormer boyfriend | Virgo | Australian |
| Luis MiguelFormer boyfriend | — | — |
| Tommy MottolaFormer husband | Cancer | American |
Zodiac signs are Western sun signs worked out from public birth dates; nationality is from Wikidata. A dash means the information is not public. Rumoured links are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mariah Carey dating?
Mariah Carey has no publicly confirmed current partner.
Who has Mariah Carey dated?
Mariah Carey's sourced relationship history: Tommy Mottola (divorced, 1993–1998); Luis Miguel (past relationship, 1998–2001); Nick Cannon (divorced, 2008–2016); James Packer (past relationship, 2015–2016); Bryan Tanaka (past relationship, 2016–2023).
How many times has Mariah Carey been married?
Mariah Carey has 2 recorded marriages: Tommy Mottola (1993–1998) and Nick Cannon (2008–2016).
Which relationship rumours involve Mariah Carey?
Mariah Carey has been the subject of rumours involving Eminem. These links are not confirmed; each is labelled Rumoured with the report it came from.
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General information and entertainment only. Rumours appear only with a visible Rumoured label. The site excludes allegations, private details, and relationships involving minors. Read the full methodology.