In honor of Mariah Carey’s 50th birthday (ahem, “anniversary”), we’re looking back at some of her most memorable diamond-draped, lingerie-clad moments of fabulosity.
Considering she doesn’t grasp the concept of time, it’s no surprise her “10-Year Challenge” looked more like a “10-Second Challenge.”
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Mariah can even make a full-coverage wetsuit sexy with a major dose of cleavage and blinged-out sunglasses.
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The pop star also makes grocery shopping a little less bleak with a boldly plunging neckline tenuously held in place with elastic straps.
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Finding the perfect rhinestone-encrusted bikini is all the reason Mariah needs to celebrate.
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She debuted her DJ set at 1 OAK Las Vegas in 2016 wearing just a teddy, thigh-high stockings and a leather jacket.
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For Valentine’s Day, she posed in a candy-filled bathtub wearing a bra studded with Hershey’s Kisses.
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Pulling a similar trick years earlier with Sweethearts candy for her then-husband Nick Cannon.
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This PJ got a little more pizzazz when the singer stepped aboard in this bra-baring top.
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Mariah was clearly feeling herself in this racy selfie.
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The legendary musician’s stage costumes often consist of little more than a matching bra and panty set, like this one she wore for her tour with Busta Rhymes in 2006.
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This white lace bodysuit from her “I Don’t” music video had fans saying “I Do.”
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Of course the Queen of Christmas has a holiday-themed teddy.
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And knows that a Christmas tree is the perfect backdrop for a festive bikini snap.
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Or two.
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The recording star fiddled with her complicated bra straps in a sexy selfie.
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Only Mariah would be brave enough to sport a thong bodysuit and Fenty heels at the gym.
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She greeted her Swedish fans on Instagram with the ultimate belfie.
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A lacy slip and layers of diamonds is the only appropriate look for a diva on vacation aboard a yacht.
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Just like how whipping up a pizza in an Italian villa demands a silky negligee and heels.
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She donned a bedazzled bodysuit to match her bedroom decor.
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The singer delivered all of her reality show testimonials while lounging on a chaise in a black corset and diamond choker.
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Wonderland magazine managed to capture the Grammy winner in her most natural state for their summer 2014 issue.
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After a long day at the studio, who needs lingerie when you can have diamonds and bubble baths?
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And in case you thought Carey’s passion for underpinnings was something new, here she is rocking a blazer and bra at the 2001 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards.
