As Mariah Carey releases her 11th album, E=MC², the pop diva talks about life, love and weight struggles.
How have you learnt to be more relaxed?
You become more relaxed, if you’ve made mistakes. Mistakes make us wiser. We all make a lot of bad decisions in life, sometimes we learn from this, sometimes we don’t. I think I have.
Do you have a drink?
Of course. But without chips and chocolate. The only thing I’m allowed to eat with wine is olives. And sometimes a little cheese. It is very French, my diet.
But the French eat five courses …
I do sometimes as well. But then only a little bit from each course. Now I have the body again that I had in 11th grade. My jeans size is also the same as when I was 17. It should stay like that. I think that’s cool.
Do you go out a lot or do your friends mainly come to you?
I like to go out, but not too often. That’s because I have to be very careful with my voice. It is very strong, but also super-sensitive. So too much partying is not good for me. I have to be very responsible when it comes to my throat. Mostly my friends come over, we lie around on my big couches and have a typical pyjama party. Watch films or just talk.
What kind of pyjama party do you have?
A party where us girls can let ourselves go. Where there are no guys. So we prance around the apartment in our pajamas, talk nonsense and drink wine. I love that.
Are men allowed at these parties?
They have to be really cool. But sometimes there are some there, sure. The main thing is that they don’t take pictures of us while we’re sleeping. Then I would be mad!
How proud does it make you when these young girls like Beyoncé name you as their role model?
I feel old when you say that! Although I do have the body of a 12 year old again. No, sure, that’s an unbelievable honour when other singers say I’ve inspired them. Or when people say my songs have helped them through difficult times. That’s wonderful.
For more of this interview, see this week’s Woman’s Day (on sale April 14).
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