Mariah Carey Has Some Very Famous Exes — But Who Is She Dating Now?
"He just likes to hold my hand," Mariah said of her rumored boyfriend.
Updated Sept. 26 2025, 5:06 p.m. ET
There is no denying that Mariah Carey has been a heartbreaker (and gotten her heart broken) over the years.
In the '90s, she was linked to some of the biggest names in music, sports, and beyond, including Luis Miguel, Derek Jeter, and Eminem.
However, when she tied the knot with Nick Cannon, it seemed like the "Fantasy" singer had found her happily ever after. Sadly, the couple split in 2014, just three years after welcoming twins Moroccan and Monroe.
Since then, Mariah has had a few boyfriends, but is she dating anyone today?
Who is Mariah Carey dating today? There have been some boyfriend rumors.
In September 2025, it was rumored that Mariah was dating her musical collaborator Anderson .Paak after the duo was spotted holding hands.
However, Mariah played coy during her interview with CBS Mornings about her relationship status.
"He just likes to hold my hand. He just grabs my hand, I don’t know what he’s doing," she told Gayle King.
She went on to add that he is in "the hand-holding club” and, "That’s what it is."
The couple did attend the iHeartRadio Music Awards and even vacationed in Aspen together in December 2024.
Mariah's last serious relationship was with Bryan Tanaka from 2016 to 2023.
After her engagement ended with businessman James Packer, Mariah began dating her backup dancer Bryan Tanaka.
The couple dated from 2016 to 2023. Bryan announced his split from Mariah on Instagram, writing, "With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together," he wrote.
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka in 2019.
"Our decision to embark on different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we do so with profound respect and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we've shared. The memories we've created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever."
Mariah Carey has a long list of ex-lovers — look back at her dating history.
Tommy Mottola, Derek Jeter, Eminem, and James Packer.
Mariah has dated and married quite a few famous men. When she first broke into the music industry, Mariah married Tommy Mottola, a Sony Music executive. Mariah and Tommy were together for five years before getting a divorce.
Although they weren't married, Mariah did date Derek Jeter for about a year in the late 1990s.
Mariah's second husband was Nick Cannon (aka America's baby daddy). Nick is a television host, actor, rapper, comedian, and father of 12. Nick and Mariah got married in 2008 and divorced in 2016.
In 2025, Nick shared some regrets about his split from Mariah and his decision to have 12 kids.
"A lot of it, if we’re being completely honest, a lot of it is the trauma that I was experiencing of not knowing how to handle divorce," he said on The Breakfast Club. "You know what I mean? And me acting out because I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m the man now.'"