Mariah Carey Takes The Colbert Questionert - Part 2

If you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or what animal she fears the most, do you really know Mariah Carey? Find out in part two of The Colbert Questionert, and don’t miss her new special, “Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All,” airing on CBS and Paramount+ on Tuesday, December 20th at 8pm ET.
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[@mandelw]

“Window or aisle?” “Bed”. This is why we all love Mariah

[@ibramnarendra]

Ahahahhahaahah

[@britjj5126]

First class darhliiing! 💋

[@bubbledoubletrouble]

@@britjj5126 Business class, even.

[@hopiatinambacan]

Like a true diva. 😂

[@Dbeckdesign68]

Yeah I can see why that would be a foreign concept to her. Probably hasn’t flown commercially in decades. 😂

[@zammich3649]

The way she slid right into her element after turning "hm hm hm hm hm" into a song. a musician through and through!

[@Ad-go8xt]

Genius

[@springstud]

what was her fav. app

[@carolinchen4683]

Yeah that was a really clever response!! You can sing it so many different ways, just as life can turn out in so many different ways...

[@LukePonds]

@@springstud voice notes. She uses it to record lyrics/melodies as she thinks of them.

[@springstud]

@@LukePonds thank you she sounds like she down to earth person

[@annabananaSplitz1]

even her laugh is melodic😍

[@coffeebreak2652]

She always laughs in the 6th or 7th octave 😂😂

[@didierrobert13004]

Decrescendo!

[@paigeelson]

“On earth” 😂😂. We know Mariah owns her own planet 💁🏽‍♀️. Love this interview, so fun ❤

[@ibramnarendra]

Hahahahahahaha

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

💀

[@pedromarques3220]

Mariah breathes musicality. She's a genius and so lovely.

[@jackieb4608]

Love her energy. She definitely had fun with this. Especially on that last question

[@kevinwiyarnanda2998]

The way she just JAMMED with the band on the spot. Incredible. 6:00

[@charliechuggerz]

That beat was addictive gotta say. This woman is musicality personified

[@kevinwiyarnanda2998]

@@charliechuggerz YES! And the way she kept on vibing and got even more excited as the band added more layers! Love her

[@js2010ish]

@@kevinwiyarnanda2998 mmmph! That bass! 🎸

[@kevinmc560]

A truly musician ❤️‍🔥😌

[@raff6991]

Amazing! 😍

[@alonzoclarkston1781]

That last clip shows how this woman just LOVES music 😂❤️‼️she takes her craft seriously.. cause why da hell she’s still singing after he’s trying to conclude the show 😂😂😣❤️

[@AdamHeine]

My favorite part is The Late Show Band abandoning their (I assume) rehearsed go-to-commercial song and sliding seamlessly into an improv jam session that Mariah started. Legends.

[@jordach545]

As a musician, I have to appreciate the band adaptability at the end if that was off the cuff.

[@cecilia7259]

Not a musician here, so was really impressed at their ability to take a cue and mprovise on spot as a group.

[@Yamidoragon]

Yeah I was like HOW.. they not only matched her cues but each other too with ease. Also she never skipped a beat either

[@danielcaceres9971]

There are very few artists who have a career like hers, she can be as much as a diva as she wants

[@andreglenn74]

I love her even more !!! Amazing !!!!

[@KanadeLapis]

She's an irrelevant cow now who only comes out during christmas.

[@hayahilton]

Omg only Steven could make Mariah blush 😂he’s adorable af

[@TheSledgehammer2024]

I like Mariah Carey, but Stephen Colbert is an idiot. I don't know about "Steven" though...

[@user-cg3vr1dd2q]

Mariah is hilarious. I love that she's really comfortable with herself. A few years ago, she was really self-conscious and we would not have seen an interview like this. If anyone thinks she is "overtalking", watch a video of her being interviewed in 2016/17 and you will see how she gave 1 line answers and was very visibly sad.

[@misterbennnn]

Why was she sad? I haven't kept up with her at all but she seemed so bubbly here.

[@user-cg3vr1dd2q]

@@misterbennnn she had a bunch of stuff going on, she has bipolar disorder so there was that revelation and i dont think she was taking care of herself. Also her manager was quite a horrible person and did a bunch of stuff and used her for fame. She seemed like a shell of herself back then. Then in 2017/2018, she fired the manager and suddenly we could see the difference before and after.

[@jenshark4]

In this interview with Steven and she just seems really on the defense. And kind of difficult to interview. I almost feel like she’s fighting Steven every step of the way.

[@reese8453]

@purplehummingbird7181 she’s Mariah, she does have to be in control. lol. btw I say this lovingly, I’m a lamb

[@didierrobert13004]

I totally agree with you. Since the pandemic she really became very comfortable with herself. I guess the process of writing her book really helped her in so many ways. Nowadays she’s very relaxed, fun and focused more on having a great time than portraying the superstar that she is.

[@UltimateAwe]

Lovable. She kept Stephen on his toes throughout. She is witty af and her intellect is fierce. She’s gaining confidence and I love that for her.

[@justingilbone6386]

"gaining confidence" lol she's been confident as fuck since age 18

[@UltimateAwe]

@@justingilbone6386 okay, thanks 👍🏽

[@user-cg3vr1dd2q]

@@justingilbone6386 There have been many moments where she was not confident.

[@laratheringfabian]

@@justingilbone6386 literally not Mariah's talked many times about her lack of self confidence

[@Tyrone98]

Mostly cringe answers tho .

[@tozomona]

I love her! She does not color within the lines!!! LOL. Love the playfulness.

[@zeerusli]

"And my answer is a question.." 👑👑👑

[@mcis4ever]

Mimi never follow rules okay. She’s always making the rules and we love that. Queen things

[@afteryou21]

Her stance on faith 3:46 and the verse gave me chills. Idc what people say about Mariah but she’s a true star and a lovely person. I love this woman!

[@Irishb0y]

I resemblance that verse taken from the bible and found it hebrew 11:1

[@afteryou21]

@@Irishb0y yes! I wish Mariah would’ve made a gospel album in her prime days. To hear her slay His eye on the sparrow or Oh happy day would’ve been gold!

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Saaaaame. I just love her.

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

​@@Irishb0y(she sort of mumbled that it is Hebrew 11. You have to really listen, she threw the verse in for sure)👍🏾

[@factsoverfeelings7828]

"It's too dangerous to be in the vicinity of where you are." - Betcha Gon' Know - Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel - Mariah Carey impeccably interweaving her own lyrics into daily conversation is peak Diva Genius lol.

[@lulamilesibanda361]

I know Nick cheated cuz there's no way she could write a cheating song while with someone unless it's Tommy Matolla

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

YES YES YES LAMB!!! 🥰

[@factsoverfeelings7828]

@@lulamilesibanda361 Oh yea, MIAMTEC, has 3 songs in particular that are shots fired at Nick’s infidelity; Cry, Faded, and Thirsty.

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

​@@factsoverfeelings7828hmmmmm

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

Yoooo!!! IKR that was WILD when she did that!!!! 😢💕❤

[@italianangel9611]

"The vicinity of where you are" mariah dropping lyrics to her song that only true lambs know!!!

[@MrAscencio]

I thought the same thing!

[@gymfitboi687]

Yas!

[@ChefDurosola]

Yes! As soon as I heard it, I thought, "Oohhh! Betcha Gon' Know!" 🤣😅

[@KCNwokoye]

Mariah is such an adorable Diva who clearly likes to have her own way. Quite a strong personality and difficult to box in. Stephen definitely had his hands full. Love her. Keep on shining queen.

[@zammich3649]

Mariah is Queen of Tangents and Colbert doesn't know her well enough to feel comfortable reigning in someone of her level of celebrity. I hope she comes back though because Mariah living her fantasy versus sarcastic but well-meaning Stephen could be a great combo once they are more comfortable around each other.

[@DippyHippie]

I was waiting for the ? What happens When We die? That would have taken her to until new yrs to answer!

[@DippyHippie]

She’s insecure!

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

​@@DippyHippieShe did great here!

[@user-xl1rb5ll4k]

@@TheArtofBeingReactsI agree she did a great job just winging it unscripted and unedited.

[@travelboy9658]

this has been one of the funniest interviews for mariah... LOVE HER ALOT

[@beverleyreid8258]

Me too

[@taylornelsen1856]

Yes the least forced and natural we’ve ever seen.

[@HH-gv8mx]

She didn’t really answer the questions though. She seem to be on the defense quite a bit. Stephen was incredibly patient with her. She had to of known she was doing the Colbert questionnaire.

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

​@@HH-gv8mxYes she did know and in part 1 she said that they asked her if she wanted to know the questions in advance and she said, no, I want to be surprised, so I think she's there to have fun, not be so serious.

[@risiateb]

She is so freaking haaapppyyyyyy 😂😂😂😂 the ending is a jaammm. Such a hillarious woman.

[@johnhurtme]

She is a jam? Why, cuz jelly don't shake like that?

[@beverleyreid8258]

True, true, true

[@alonzoclarkston1781]

@@johnhurtme ummmm she’s prettier than your fav stfu

[@risiateb]

@@johnhurtme haha very funny

[@maryamtara2934]

@@johnhurtme i gotta tickle my teeth to laugh at this one

[@KennethdelRosario]

Mariah's energy is fire! Love her to pieces! 😍😍😍

[@calisongbird]

I love how she keeps calling him “darling.” Reminds me of my late grandmother, who was very wealthy and glamorous. 😄

[@daddychadwick]

She calls everyone that lmao🤭😃😃😁

[@calisongbird]

@@daddychadwick so?

[@mattputnam3659]

The band did something pretty incredible at the end there. They certainly had a practiced song to use as the outro, but once they started jamming with Mariah Carey they filled it out (with harmony nicely layered in!) and used that instead. It may not be the most complicated little riff, but they got it to a great place instantly. I'm sure it took no more than a little nod from Louis to confirm that this was the new plan and it all came together seamlessly.

[@Thortok2000]

A band that can improv together is one of the most magical things on earth.

[@sybaritesphynx8057]

The way she almost came up with a melody in the end. She vwould have even added lyrics if the interview went longer! Such a talented artist!!

[@AuthorDarrellCScottJr]

Her laugh is so infectious. 🥰🥰 Love you Mariah!

[@tozomona]

She's like a child in the best way!! She is so fun!!

[@andreaus.]

THIS COMMENT. Facts! LOVE her!!!

[@115manutd]

Eternally 12 Alwayssssssss!!!!!!!!

[@scubardiveshop1389]

that woman was so populars when I was in Junior High School, I'm now 43 and she is still full of life, energy and super pretty. Hasn't aged a day. I know for a fact she was a huge influence on one of my classmates, Nelly Furtado.

[@ron1461]

She hasn’t aged. Her brain is aged a thousand years

[@ukhawaja]

You're about the same age as me. I remember first hearing her back around 1991. I think it was the Vision of Love title song and album.

[@emmgeevideo]

Plastic surgery does wonders these days. She's very proud of her "girls". Thanks Doc...

[@laratheringfabian]

@@emmgeevideo yeah because everytime a woman looks good for her age yall scream “plastic surgery” it’s pathetic

[@realuamercedes5759]

@@emmgeevideo Yall scream this for every proud woman, accept the fact that she looks amazing for her age, and 40's aren't even old my mom is 42 and she looks amazing.

[@sjoo8]

I love when he said “okay” for oranges bc he was waiting for a tangent AND SHE DIDN’T GET IT 😂

[@michelrenaud3431]

Aisle or window? Bed. Right Mariah, right.

[@williamgarcia2424]

That was the best part!!!!

[@basilspaghetti]

This has all the awkwardness and chemistry of a promising first date. Great interview!

[@didierrobert13004]

Exactly!!! They were charming each other while being totally themselves. Very fun and caring!

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

It is so adorable

[@phoenixkokoro1455]

she's so much fun, so adorable and so gifted hum hum hum hum hum 🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰

[@Dbeckdesign68]

She’s a little nuts but I love it. I like that she threw Stephen off a little. He was like “well if you’ve been to another planet…”

[@jayriedmuller7187]

Mill

[@mahershalalbaz]

Witty not nuts

[@baglady2652]

Mariah being so real here

[@faithoffaith]

That last melody she made the band play sounds like a hit!

[@ClefCrescendo]

“Window or Aisle?” “Bed” So humble and relatable.

[@ty101ty]

She's such a musician! I love that part at the end, she turned the whole thing into a musical outro 😂💓

[@alanl7806]

I see a lot more youth in Mariah in this interview compared to any of the interviews she's done for many years! She seems lighter, much more relaxed, more spontaneous and less uptight! Even her makeup compliments her here, and there were so many times where her voice sounded like it used to sound in the rainbow era.. eg 2:30

[@Highlyguided40]

Adrenochrome makes her younger of course

[@SScott-nr9vl]

You mean less of a crazy bitch definitely

[@usdjxavi]

It’s her clone

[@wahn10]

Spontaneously starts composing a song with Stephen's band to close out the interview. Absolute queen.

[@enriqueali]

"Window or aisle?" "BED" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 DIVAAAA FOR-EVERRRR!!!

[@mikeh720]

okay, that was a LOT more fun and entertaining than I expected.

[@AP-lw5im]

I'm not religious, but if there's something I love about people like Mariah Carey and Dolly Parton, it's that they're very biblically fluent. We can all learn from people who derive strength from reading and faith.

[@TheElectricEclecticPodcast]

In reality, she is an extremely talented, and very introverted and insecure and self-conscious person. Like Prince was in a lot of interviews, when they don't have the cushion of music to protect them and its just them speaking, it's awkward. It's especially so now, because of internet trolls, who are simply not capable of treating her like a human being. Stephen understood this better than most, and that's why he has the gig...

[@zammich3649]

Their energy comes from very different places and they don't know each other well enough to know what to expect from each other (and thus know when to hang around a topic or move on), but when she starts going off with the music at the end you can see her warm up immensely in just a few seconds. It really is her element! I hope she comes back so she can show a little more with a bit more assuredness from both parties, and maybe show off some music with the band!

[@oldhollywoodfan8009]

That is so true. I still feel sorry for her that she hasn’t been able to overcome her self hate of the one side of her face she continues to avoid showing to the camera. I just don’t understand it because I see a very attractive woman on both sides of her face but insecurities really do a number on us. From reading a lot of the comments here, I wish folks really knew what the word diva means. It’s not a compliment at all.

[@LaPetiteBoulin]

@@oldhollywoodfan8009 She has referred to herself as a diva and she sees it as a compliment. That is why you see fans using the word. She was recently on a podcast where this subject comes up.

[@genesises]

@@oldhollywoodfan8009 its because most people dont understand and simply "see an attractive woman" - it makes people feel and be seen as less of a person. so when you have serious problems, people will treat you differently because they don't want to see that come to light. i understand that you mean well but the unintended backside of this 'caring' is a big part of the problem imo

[@Joshua-eg5vs]

We all have a cushion to plump in.

[@kyledoan]

She is just fabulous!!! Such a fun interview

[@mavicityrelayson2924]

I need to see that technicolor mushroom dragcoat now.

[@franss7554]

Lol she’s so funny 😂 and so witty too. She seems very comfortable in being her true self lately in these public appearances!

[@ty101ty]

Stephen had to stay on his toes with Mariah I love her 🤣

[@baglady2652]

Her sense of humor is so underrated

[@erwinkumadjawa9497]

Mariah is The Best-Selling Female Singer of all time and a devout Christian. She often shares Christ through her songs and interviews✨💫

[@blueskky9996]

Mariah invited me to her mansion once. I spent three days partying like mad, she was an incredibly generous and entertaining host as she was out doing shows while a bunch of us celebrated in her home while awaiting her return. Too bad all that was just a fantastic dream I had back in the 90s one night. I still feel like she is a old friend every time I see her. Even if i do not know her at all.

[@goodboibadboi]

The Queen of Christmas!!

[@87sport]

That was awesome! Mariah had me laughing so hard, Stephen and her played off each other perfect. Priceless.

[@efrencantu4732]

Mother always cracks me up!!!! She's so talented and comedic!

[@TheLemon333]

Lucky for you to have a funny Mom.

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

​@@TheLemon333😅🤣🤣🍋

[@kerryarrant1523]

Really artistic and the band rehearsed or not could not wait to pick up her vibe and riff it. Loved that....

[@spritekidz8549]

the ending was soooo gooood. she shines all the way up!!

[@lars7282]

That was fantastic. Easy, breezy, chilled, nice, slow, sparkling. Great chemistry. Who would’ve thought

[@braindedpxl]

Fantastic… Mariah is truly an original…

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@ElijahRock01]

Her mind moves a mile a minute.

[@bsquared4604]

Both tense and hilarious. She's so loved, not sure what she is afraid of. I think she regretted correcting him when singing her song, but probably couldn't help it.

[@MrAscencio]

Loving every second of this Aries-Taurus interaction relatable af 🤣

[@champagneslurpee]

Why is she so entertaining?!?!!

[@kplzGRIND]

Why are y’all JUST learning this? 😂❤️

[@antrimlariot2386]

Cleavage?

[@stephenodriscolllynch2653]

Because she’s a Aries she’s funny 😂😂😂

[@melodyglenn3366]

she's a positive person full of life force, she has integrity, and she embraces play

[@patricktilsley9164]

She’s such a diva! Omg. I love here ahhh

[@derrickstorm6976]

"What happens when we die?" -'I don't have an answer, I have faith' What a genius

[@beautifulintentions5678]

I love this girl, mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm. That’s my life ya all. Too funny, and dead on. She like don’t rush me through some questions I’m a lady & deserve all the time & space in the world. I’m not mad at her.

[@wbspopcorn]

She is absolutely KNOWN with that interview! Your best ever, Monsieur Colbert!

[@izaYa75310]

She looks so happy! Love the end where she's just vibing with the band haha

[@ty101ty]

The way she guessed the numbers 😂😂😂

[@LXPhotographie]

I love this woman so damn much, she makes me smile.

[@jonas2001]

She even creates music in the spot.

[@ichianghsu]

She’s the love of my life, thank you Mariah for always being on earth with us 😊

[@SARGENTO007A]

This was a fun interview. I was not expecting that, but I enjoyed it.

[@mrtelechi]

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would, you two have great chemistry. Brilliant!

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

Agreed. Someone above mentioned that it was like a cute slash nervous first date lol❤❤

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

Now this is her real self. Funny, honest, talkative. Happy to see her like this.

[@Islandgirl4ever2]

Love her laugh/giggle.. She is soooo adorable! Love the way she answered the questions, so real and genuine.. Just LOVE her.. Love their conversation together..

[@kylearmstrong21]

I would love to be one of her many assistants 😆. Nothing would be easy, just getting her to do the questionnaire took 2 hours

[@mclmg]

This is how you get to know a true diva❤😂

[@cacobapt]

God I love Mariah so much, but her personality I love EVEN MORE LMAO 🤣

[@blueblackyellow]

This interview is soooo funny and have lots of undertones!

[@PrometheusZandski]

She seemed terrified. I think that is what made the thing so funny.

[@xsagemasterx]

shes in her own little world

[@SaraShakur94]

Her world >>>>>>

[@Tyrone98]

@@SaraShakur94 stop SlMPing her

[@Miguelperry411]

Because this world sucks.😄

[@wes9061]

And we LOVE THAT!!!

[@koisyneee]

And you need to go in other world rn

[@esobed1]

Stars who start from humble beginnings and who don't forget where they came from are the best. This was a great interview.

[@Vampirictattoo]

This was one of the best Mariah interviews I’ve seen.

[@Oshidashi]

This interview reached max entertainment level with some delightful jamming at the end as cherry on top!

[@davincisghost9228]

Thanks Mariah and Mr Colbert. Wishing a Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@soup8160]

I wish I had her confidence. I tend to let others speak for me or speak before I could explain myself.

[@anthonyedwards8192]

I love it Mariah gives the best tv ever 💗

[@gogosegaga]

She's hilarious 😂 such a diva!!

[@HappyLife693]

I imagine Mariah Carey is a blast at home with her friends. I can see her making something fun with her friends in the kitchen and a full night of laughter. I love that she can confidently say she is biracial and not worry the record labels or radio syndicate will drop her.

[@maysawilson423]

This interview was chaotic🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tajsimms8976]

I love the way she answered every question she knows the media can flip her words around

[@lucasgsellier]

she is EVERYTHING

[@dancer24hrsallmylife23]

Literally the cutest interview I think I’ve seen her do. Love her.

[@marierivera2029]

The band picked it up without skipping a beat! My favourite Colbert questionert 😂

[@1Staggs]

It's always fun to see Mariah at a talk show or anywhere else 😋😄. She is always so much fun and just lovely 😍🤩😍🤩

[@boykepriambudi]

She's so funny 😂 i love her!

[@hcnghia]

OMG The last part

[@revitalbergershloman8188]

Best performer and so so smart that her confidence shows finaly , shiny Mariah , love you x

[@jojoba11]

She's way funnier than I was expecting :D