Mariah Carey was born March 27, 1970. Mariah is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and became the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Mariah Carey Gallery includes her 2008 Picture when she was at the jewel store.