Mariah Carey slips into sheer, corseted Prada gown and diamonds for MusiCares Person of the Year Gala
Mariah Carey was radiant in a sheer Prada gown at a gala ahead of Sunday’s Grammys.
The iconic songstress walked the red carpet at Friday’s MusiCares Person of the Year event in Los Angeles wearing the corseted floral dress, which — true to form — she paired with plenty of diamonds.
The “All I Want For Christmas Is You” hitmaker teamed her 55-carat necklace and 53.55-carat bracelet, both from Leviev, with diamond earrings from Etho Maria that weighed in at 7.67 carats.
Mariah Carey wore a sheer black Prada gown at a pre-Grammys gala. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
The gown featured a corseted bodice. MediaPunch / BACKGRID
The hitmaker wore plenty of diamond jewelry. FilmMagic
Carey teamed her 55-carat necklace and 53.55-carat bracelet, both from Leviev, with diamond earrings from Etho Maria that weighed in at 7.67 carats. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / SplashNews.com
Carey, 56, was also pictured inside the event graciously accepting the evening’s honor and confessing she felt “just blessed to be here.”
“Standing her tonight, surrounded by so many friendly and familiar faces — people I’ve worked with, people I’ve long admired. Even people I thought I’d never see again,” she quipped.
“So much love,” she continued. “So much music. It’s overwhelming in the best possible way.”
Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Billy Porter, and the Foo Fighters lent their talents for performances at the high-profile event.
The songstress was honored as MusiCares’ Person of the Year. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
“So much love. So much music,” she gushed while accepting the award. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Carey said the honor was “overwhelming in the best possible way.” Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Celebs including Charlie Puth, Rita Wilson, Adam Lambert, Kesha, and Dove Cameron made appearances the event, as well.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be here with all these magnificent artists singing my songs back to me, infusing them with their own artistry and giving them all new life,” Carey said during her acceptance speech.
On social media, fans gushed over the iconic diva’s career and influence.
Jennifer Hudson performed at the event. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Billy Porter took the stage, as well. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
“Legendary career and real influence beyond the charts. Mariah Carey’s impact on music is timeless. Congrats to the Queen,” one person remarked, while another wrote, “She deserves it.”
“In a way, because of the breadth and depth of the event, I finally feel like Mariah has been truly acknowledged and honored in the way that she deserves,” a third chimed in. “And for that, I thank @MusiCares too. And she looks breathtaking.”
This isn’t the first time the legendary songstress has dared to bare her legs in a sheer corset dress — she modeled a barely-there Schiaparelli bronze corset with a matching sheer skirt at the Recording Academy Honors in February 2024.
