Mariah Carey arrived at Friday’s Person of the Year gala in Los Angeles commanding attention in a sheer floral corset gown. The iconic singer layered the black lace, bustier-lined design over a black off-the-shoulder crop top and matching briefs, letting the gown’s small train trail behind her as photographers captured every angle. Diamond jewelry stacked along her wrists and neck added the kind of glamour that only Carey could carry effortlessly.
The 56-year-old styled her blond locks in soft curls, showing off the skin-baring ensemble while moving through the red carpet. Inside the gala, she accepted the evening’s honor with the poise and humor fans have come to expect, calling herself “just blessed to be here.” Surrounded by collaborators and long-admired peers, Carey reflected on the night’s energy: “So much love. So much music. It’s overwhelming in the best possible way.”
Performances by Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Billy Porter, and the Foo Fighters underscored the gala’s high-profile nature, but Carey remained the centerpiece. She spoke of the surreal experience of hearing her own songs reinterpreted, giving them new life in the voices of other artists — a reminder that even decades into her career, Mariah Carey still shapes the room she enters.
Last modified: February 2, 2026
