Making an appearance on live TV or on a reality show isn't easy for anyone, and these appearances can give way to the unexpected. Whether it's a clash of stars, or something taking place where people shouldn't see it, unexpected moments, especially meltdowns, always make their way into the headlines.
Mariah Carey is no stranger to some offbeat live moments, but by and large, she can handle her own on live TV. However, in 2001, she had people seriously confused following her appearance on TRL.
Let's take a look at Carey's amazing career, her infamous moments, and the appearance on TRL that left fans shook back in the 2000s.
Mariah Carey Is A Legend
There is no denying that Mariah Carey is one of the biggest and most popular singers of all time. After she rose to prominence, she was able to dominate like no other singers before or after her, and to this very day, Mariah Carey remains one of the biggest music stars in history.
Smash hit songs and wildly popular albums turned the singer into a star. The songs were good in their own right, but with Carey's booming voice coming through the speakers, many of these songs went from good to great, with some going down as classics.
Carey has seen and done it all in the world of music, and she's got nothing left to accomplish. Her music will stand the test of time, and she continues to be an inspiration for younger artists looking to break into the industry for their chance at fame and fortune. Carey's overall impact on music is truly astounding.
When you've been as big for as long as Mariah Carey has, you're bound to have some notorious moments.
She Had Some Infamous Moments
One infamous moment occurred when she clapped back at Madonna, who took a cheap shot at her.
"I really haven't paid attention to Madonna since I was in, like, seventh or eighth grade when she used to be popular, so I didn't hear that," Carey said.
Of course, who could forget about her time on Cribs?
"On a 2002 episode of MTV's "Cribs," Carey showed off her massive and stunning New York apartment, complete with fish tank and a full room serving as a closet. But the best moment was the bathroom tour, where she put on a towel and climbed into a full bathtub," Insider highlighted.
Her ex, Nick Cannon, even told a story about how she is away from the cameras, giving way to this golden quote.
"My wife wanted to make sure that when the babies came out, that they came out not only to a Mariah Carey song, but a live performance from Mariah Carey — her Madison Square performance of 'Fantasy' — so they came out to a round of applause," he revealed.
Yeah, the singer is not afraid to do things her way, and years back, this led to an uncomfortable appearance on TRL.
Her 'TRL' Meltdown
For those who weren't around to see it, TRL was one of the most popular shows on television for a long time. The show was the place to be for many of the biggest stars in music, and it was instrumental in a number of artists breaking out.
In 2001, Carey made a surprise visit to the show, and things got bizarre quickly.
"Strutting out in a large T-shirt with "loverboy" written on it, singing into a microphone, and pushing an ice cream cart, Carey surprised guests and host Carson Daly during a taping of "TRL" in 2001. She then preceded to take the shirt off, told Daly he was her "therapy session," and spoke about random things," Insider writes.
The show's host seemed baffled by the entire thing, and once it was all over, people were stunned with what they had seen.
After the incident, Carey checked herself in for treatment for "extreme exhaustion," and set herself on a course for recovery.
Years later, in her book, Carey talked about the incident, indicating that it was a failed attempt.
"I very much freestyled my dialogue, as I tend to do, and I was hoping Carson Daly could play off of me, riff, and involve the audience. But he didn't play along. (I know he was probably told to act surprised, but he didn't act at all.)," she wrote.
Mariah Carey's appearance on TRL in 2001 was uncomfortable to watch, and everyone was glad to see her get the treatment she needed.
