What Is Mariah Carey’s Net Worth? How Much Does Mariah Carey Make Every Christmas?
Introduction
Mariah Carey, dubbed the Queen of Christmas, is an American singer who is known for her five-octave vocal range. She has sold over 220 million records sold worldwide.
Biography
She was born on March 27, 1969, in Huntington, New York.
Her mother was a Julliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach.
At age, her parents divorced.
After her parents divorced, Mariah grew up living with her mom and two siblings in a small apartment.
In August 2024, her mother, Patricia Carey, died. She was 87. Her sister Alison died on the same day.
“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother,” the American singer later confessed. She added: “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.”
She started her music career as a background singer for American singer-songwriter Brenda K. Starr.
Mariah Carey lights Empire State Building to celebrate her new album – @Getty
At the end of 1988, she was discovered by Tommy Mottola who signed her to Columbia Records.
Debut Album
In June 1990, the diva made her debut with her self-titled album, Mariah Carey. The album achieved worldwide sales of 15 million copies.
On September 17, 1991, her 2nd studio album, Emotions, was released via Columbia Records.
Husband
In 1993, Mariah Carey married music executive Tommy Mottola.
Mariah Carey and music executive Tommy Mottola attend the Salute to American Heroes event in Central Park – @Getty
At the time they tied the knot, Mariah was 24 and Mottola was 43.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
In 1994, Carey released the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” When it first came out, the song reached #12 on Billboard. In 2019, it finally hit #1.
In April 2023, it was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
Mariah Carey performs at the 81st Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Pre-Tape at Rockefeller Center on December 3, 2013 – @Getty
“My goal was to do something timeless, so it didn’t feel like the ’90s, which is when I wrote it,” Mariah declared about All I Want for Christmas Is You.
By 1998, her divorce from Tommy Mottola was finalized.
Her 9th studio album, “Charmbracelet,” was released on December 3, 2002.
In April 2008, she released another album, titled – “E=MC².” The album has sold over 2.5 million copies.
Second Marriage
In May 2008, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon tied the knot in the Bahamas in the Bahamas. They meet at the Teen Choice Awards 2005.
Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon backstage at the World Music Awards held at the Sporting Club on November 9, 2008 in Monte Carlo – @Getty
“She’s just always happy, always doing for others,” Cannon said about his wife. “No matter what’s happening in life.”
In April 2011, Carey and Cannon welcomed their twins, Monroe and Moroccan.
“I will forever be indebted to her for blessing me with our children,” Nick later said.
In August 2015, Mariah received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Carey and Cannon’s divorce was finalized in 2016.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon leave Plaza Athénée Hotel – @Getty
“He was a good guy,” Mariah wrote in her memoir about Cannon. “He was faith-based. He was ambitious.”
In February 2019, she started the Caution World Tour.
In 2020, Carey was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In November 2021, Mariah released the song — “Fall in Love at Christmas.”
From November 15 to December 17, 2023, she was on the concert tour — Merry Christmas One and All!
She was featured on the remix of Ariana Grande‘s single “Yes, And?” in February 2024.
Mariah Carey leaves the Mandarin Oriental Hotel July 11, 2001 in Knightsbridge, London – @Getty
Height
Mariah Carey is 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) tall.
Mariah Carey Net Worth – How Much Does Mariah Carey Make Every Christmas?
So, how much is Mariah Carey worth?
Carey earned most of her wealth from selling more than 220 million records globally.
Mariah Carey makes an appearance on MTV’s Total Request Live on April 12, 2005 in New York City – @Getty
Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has earned $103 million globally since its debut. The song has 2 billion global Spotify streams which means about $9.8 million in royalties.
On YouTube, the song has over 722 million views — about $3 million in revenue.
During the Christmas season, Mariah Carey makes an estimated $2 million to $4 million.
In 2001, Mariah inked a four-album contract with Virgin Records worth $80 million. She received $21 million when the contract was signed. Carey has only made one album on that deal. The settlement terminating her contract was about $28 million.
For her 2019 Walkers crisps ad campaign, Mariah was paid $11 million.
She was paid $18 million to judge American Idol Season 12. However, the American diva is used to an extravagant lifestyle.
L.A. Reid Birthday Celebration – 2008 – @Getty
Cannon said in 2022 that “it cost her $150,000 just to walk out of the house.”
She spends every month $1 million a month on extravagant expenses, gifts, and designer clothes.
Due to her lifestyle, Carey has stacked up mortgages totaling $18.6 million on her penthouse in Tribeca. Therefore, Mariah Carey has an estimated net worth of $350 million. Nothing to complain about here!
Real estate
Carey and Mottola built a 22,000-square-foot mansion when they were married in Westchester County. After their divorce, the mansion was sold for $20.5 million to billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz.
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In 1999, Mariad paid $5.5 million for a Tribeca penthouse as well as $3.5 million for an adjoining apartment. They are now worth at least $30 million.
In 2007, she bought a holiday home in the Bahamas for $5 million.
In 2009, Carey and Cannon purchased an 11,750-square-foot home in Bel-Air for $6.9 million. They sold in 2014 for $9 million.
In 2021, the songstress acquired a mansion that sits on a roughly 4-acre property in Sandy Springs for $5.65 million. The house was built in 1951 and offers nine bedrooms. Carey sold the property in 2023 for $4.3 million. She took a loss of more than $1.3 million.
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