Happy birthday! Mariah Carey turns 56 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 56 on Friday, Mar. 27, 2026.
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Mariah Carey is celebrating her 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Mariah Carey (All I Want for Christmas Is You, Vision of Love, I'll Be There, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Carey, a cultural icon

Born in Long Island on March 27, 1970, Mariah Carey's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Carey's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Mariah hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mariah Carey as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Mariah, you're the best!

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