THE EVOLUITON OF MIMI

Style Transformation: Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey - With the biggest-selling artist of the 90s and the best-selling female artist of all time, we look at the evolution of Mimi.

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Mariah Carey - With the biggest-selling artist of the 90s and the best-selling female artist of all time, we look at the evolution of Mimi.

1991 - Mariah’s beautiful voice was introduced to the world in 1990 on her self-titled debut album, and 20 years later, we still love Mimi!

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1991 - Mariah’s beautiful voice was introduced to the world in 1990 on her self-titled debut album, and 20 years later, we still love Mimi!

1996 - By the time she married Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola in 1993, she was ready to release her third album, “Music Box.”

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1996 - By the time she married Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola in 1993, she was ready to release her third album, “Music Box.”

1998 - In 1994, Carey’s holiday album, “Merry Christmas,” was an international hit and became one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time.

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1998 - In 1994, Carey’s holiday album, “Merry Christmas,” was an international hit and became one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time.

1998 - As Columbia’s highest selling act, it’s no wonder she was the most successful artist of the ’90s in the U.S.

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1998 - As Columbia’s highest selling act, it’s no wonder she was the most successful artist of the ’90s in the U.S.

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1999 - In 1999, Carey surpassed the Beatles’ record for most weeks at number one with “Heartbreaker” from her sixth album, “Rainbow.”

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1999 - In 1999, Carey surpassed the Beatles’ record for most weeks at number one with “Heartbreaker” from her sixth album, “Rainbow.”

2001 - When Mariah finally had full creative control in 1997, she released “Butterfly,” which unleashed a new sexier image and hip-hop collaborations.

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2001 - When Mariah finally had full creative control in 1997, she released “Butterfly,” which unleashed a new sexier image and hip-hop collaborations.

2001 - Mariah’s one-of-a-kind voice, good looks and superstar sex appeal have made her the third best selling female artist ever.

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2001 - Mariah’s one-of-a-kind voice, good looks and superstar sex appeal have made her the third best selling female artist ever.

2001 - In 2001, M.C. was Billboard’s Artist of the Decade and the World Music Awards’ Best-Selling Female Artist of the Millennium.

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2001 - In 2001, M.C. was Billboard’s Artist of the Decade and the World Music Awards’ Best-Selling Female Artist of the Millennium.

2002 - This songbird was the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

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2002 - This songbird was the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

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2003 - In 2003, she won the top spot on MTV’s Greatest Voices in Music. No one does it like Mariah!

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2003 - In 2003, she won the top spot on MTV’s Greatest Voices in Music. No one does it like Mariah!

2003 - The accomplished Mariah Carey has sold over 175 million records, singles and videos worldwide.

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2003 - The accomplished Mariah Carey has sold over 175 million records, singles and videos worldwide.

2003 - The amazing Carey has a five-octave vocal range, but her trademark is her unique ability to sing in the whistle register.

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2003 - The amazing Carey has a five-octave vocal range, but her trademark is her unique ability to sing in the whistle register.

2004 - Having won and been nominated for many awards, she has most notably won five Grammy Awards.

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2004 - Having won and been nominated for many awards, she has most notably won five Grammy Awards.

2005 - “The Emancipation of Mimi” included hits “Shake It Off” and “We Belong Together,” which made her the first female to simultaneously hold Hot 100’s top two spots.

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2005 - “The Emancipation of Mimi” included hits “Shake It Off” and “We Belong Together,” which made her the first female to simultaneously hold Hot 100’s top two spots.

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2008 - In 2008, Mariah surpassed Elvis Presley, having the most number-one singles for a solo artist in the United States with 18.

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2008 - In 2008, Mariah surpassed Elvis Presley, having the most number-one singles for a solo artist in the United States with 18.

2009 - After a short courtship, Mariah married actor/comedian/rapper/host Nick Cannon in 2008.

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2009 - After a short courtship, Mariah married actor/comedian/rapper/host Nick Cannon in 2008.

2009 - After the success of her first fragrance, “M,” Mariah launched her new fragrance “Forever” last year.

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2009 - After the success of her first fragrance, “M,” Mariah launched her new fragrance “Forever” last year.

2010 - The multi-talented star received rave reviews for her portrayal of a social worker in the award-winning movie, “Precious,” in 2009.

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2010 - The multi-talented star received rave reviews for her portrayal of a social worker in the award-winning movie, “Precious,” in 2009.

2010 - The mega-star renewed her vows to Nick earlier this year and they are rumored to be working on adding a new addition to the family.

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2010 - The mega-star renewed her vows to Nick earlier this year and they are rumored to be working on adding a new addition to the family.

2010 - This singer, songwriter, producer and actress has accomplished a lifetime of achievements in 20 years, leaving a permanent mark on the industry and the world. Here’s to 20 more!

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2010 - This singer, songwriter, producer and actress has accomplished a lifetime of achievements in 20 years, leaving a permanent mark on the industry and the world. Here’s to 20 more!