LOS ANGELES: Pop icon Mariah Carey reflected on her tumultuous past in a revealing interview with CBS, discussing her struggles and experiences documented in her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” released in 2020.
During the interview, the renowned singer discussed her upbringing in a broken and dysfunctional family, highlighting the challenges she faced growing up without financial stability. Despite her hardships, Carey expressed her unwavering determination to pursue her dreams in the music industry.
Regarding her marriage to top executive Tommy Mottola, Carey disclosed that she felt powerless in the relationship, emphasizing the lack of control she had over her own life. The Grammy winner revealed that the marriage encountered difficulties, particularly after her affair with Yankees icon Derek Jeter became public knowledge.
Carey recounted feeling like a “kid in [Mottola’s] world,” as she continued to produce successful records and generate revenue for the company. However, she also described the experience as both a dream and a nightmare, suggesting a sense of conflict and turmoil underlying her professional success.
In a particularly harrowing revelation, Carey disclosed an alleged incident where Mottola threatened her with a butter knife upon learning of her affair with Jeter. This anecdote offers a glimpse into the complexities of Carey’s personal life and the challenges she faced behind the scenes of her illustrious career.
