Mariah Carey is a legend of the music industry and has even openly embraced the term 'diva'. In a September 2025 interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, Mariah declared herself the only diva she admires, stating, "I'm going to have to go with me!"
It seems the 'Vision of Love' singer, 56, is not afraid to have high expectations (which we love), and that extends to her sleeping arrangements. In an unearthed interview from 2007, Mariah told V Magazine that she has a certain set-up in her bedroom to keep her voice (which famously boasts a five-octave vocal range) stage-ready, as vocal cords need hydration to vibrate at such high frequencies without damage. The singer revealed: "Literally, I'll have 20 humidifiers around the bed. Basically, it's like sleeping in a steam room."
© Getty ImagesShe added: "The bed is all terry-cloth, the ceiling is pitched so the water can't fall on my head, and it drips down to my side, and the TV is behind glass."
Melanie Macleod, HELLO!'s Deputy Beauty and Lifestyle Editor (and resident wellness guru), tells us that steaming has a wealth of benefits. She explains: "Saunas are everywhere in the wellness world these days, so why doesn't sauna's humid sibling, the steam room, get as much attention? The benefits of steam are just as impressive as the dry heat of a sauna.
"The moisture of steam can add moisture to the throat and soothe the respiratory system, which is why it feels so good to hover your head over a steamy bowl of Vicks VapoRub when you're congested. Without getting too graphic, steam can loosen mucus to ease stuffiness. Plus, the most high-end of facials often includes a steaming element (including at Victoria Beckham's fave facial spot, Sarah Chapman), due to the pore-cleansing powers."
Inside Mariah's home
In 2007, Mariah was primarily living in her iconic triplex penthouse in Tribeca, New York City, which, according to Architectural Digest, she still owns.
© GettyShe bought the home in 1999, after attempting to buy Barbra Streisand's penthouse triplex at the Ardsley on Central Park West for $8 million. However, the sale was denied by the co-op board, leading Mariah to spend an additional $1 million to assemble a triplex downtown.
© GettyTo decorate her space, Mariah enlisted the help of interior designer Mario Buatta to put her stamp on the three-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom apartment. She applied a 'more is more' approach with a media room featuring an aquarium, and, as of 2001, Marilyn Monroe's white baby grand piano took the prime spot in the main living room.
