Is Mariah Carey Really a Diva? See What She Had to Say About the Rumor

Mariah Carey addressed a rumor about herself.

If you weren’t aware, many assume that the 52-year-old “All I Want For Christmas Is You” icon is a diva. The rumor has followed her for years.

She spoke out about it during a recent interview and explained what her perspective is on the public believing that to be the case. She also revealed how much of the rumor is true.

Click inside to find out what Mariah Carey had to say regarding allegations that she’s a diva…

“There are things people are not aware of, because this whole quote unquote ‘diva’ thing is always what people see first,” Mariah told W Magazine.

She added that she did “play into” the character.

“And yes, part of that is real. I can’t help it. Like, what do you do if you grew up with an opera singer for a mother, who went to Juilliard and made her debut at Lincoln Center? There’s just a certain amount that is going to emerge. So, yes, it’s just an affectation, and sometimes it’s purposely done, and sometimes it’s just, like, you know, a response,” she explained.

Back in 2017, ex Nick Cannon revealed the most diva thing Mariah has ever done. Can you guess what it is?

If you missed it, the music legend also revealed one of the major reasons that the holidays are so special to her.

There was also an update on her attempt to secure the trademark for the title “Queen of Christmas.”