Mariah Carey, 55, and her new beau, Anderson .Paak, 39, have not outright confirmed their relationship, but it's pretty hard to deny it now. After accompanying her at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17, they were spotted on March 23 enjoying a date night together.
The singers headed to The Birds Street Cafe in West Hollywood, where they were photographed leaving hand in hand. Proving that chivalry is not dead, .Paak even opened the door for Carey as they exited the restaurant, like a true gentleman.
Carey looked incredible, rocking her signature '90s curls—a look that made her a trendsetter back in the day—showing that her hair still holds that magical touch.
The (Likely) Couple’s Story
Carey and .Paak first sparked dating rumors in December when they were seen together at a dinner in Aspen just before Christmas. However, an insider told Page Six at the time that they weren’t romantically involved and were actually working on new music together at Carey’s Aspen studio.
The "Come Down" singer then accompanied Mariah to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she was honored with the prestigious Icon Award. They shared a proud moment as he assisted her onto the stage, beaming with pride as she accepted the award.
Both have recently navigated personal changes—.Paak filed for divorce from his wife, Jae Lin, in January 2024, while Carey’s split from Bryan Tanaka was over two years ago.
As for Carey’s family, she shares 12-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, with ex-husband Nick Cannon. .Paak is also a parent, sharing, Soul Rasheed and Shine Tariq, with his ex-wife.
If they are indeed a couple, this marks Carey’s first major relationship since her long-term romance with Tanaka ended.
What’s Next for Mariah and Anderson?
With their public outings and Carey’s glowing moments at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, this could be the next power couple. We’ll have to wait and see how they inspire each other personally and professionally.