Mariah Carey Fast Facts Personal Birth place: Long Island, New York Birth name: Mariah Carey Mother: Patricia (Hickey) Carey, opera singer and voice coach Marriages: Nick Cannon (2008-2016, divorced); Tommy Mottola (1993-1998, divorced) Children: with Nick Cannon: Moroccan and Monroe (twins) Other Facts Supported herself as a waitress and back-up singer before being signed to Columbia Records. Timeline 1988 – Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola listens to Carey’s demo tape and signs her to the label. 1990 – Her debut album, “Mariah Carey,” is released. It goes on to sell more t...