The Queen of Christmas herself Mariah Carey was cutting it close with her holiday shopping as she was spotted picking up some last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve in Aspen.
The 55-year-old songstress, who recently shattered her own Billboard record with a staggering 17 weeks at number one for All I Want For Christmas, looked effortlessly chic while shopping at Gucci in the swanky ski town.
Dressed in a Santa-red jacket and sleek black leather pants, Mariah flashed her signature megawatt smile, fully embracing some retail therapy just hours before the big day.
She also treated her fans to some festive glimpses on Instagram, sharing cozy snapshots of her holiday celebrations, including a shot of her towering Christmas tree.
In another pic, Mariah donned a bedazzled apron while showing off her culinary skills in the kitchen.
‘Merry Christmas Eve to all,’ she captioned the carousel, which featured a sweet moment of the superstar playing in the snow.
The Queen of Christmas herself Mariah Carey was cutting it close with her holiday shopping as she was spotted picking up some last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve in Aspen
She also treated her fans to some festive glimpses on Instagram, sharing cozy snapshots of her holiday celebrations, including a shot of her towering Christmas tree
The epic social media share comes after fans expressed mixed feelings about Mariah’s performance during a recent Christmas concert.
In an Instagram video captured during her show in Philadelphia, Mariah can be seen struggling with one of her signature high notes, a moment that did not go unnoticed by her followers.
While performing at the festive event, the diva faltered on the iconic It’s Time high note, a vocal feat she made legendary in her annual holiday season kickoff video.
Her momentary slip-up was followed by a fleeting, almost dissatisfied expression before she regained her composure with a swift recovery.
However, as the video circulated on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, fans were quick to call attention to the hiccup, pointing out the missed note.
The concert featured a selection of tracks from her 1994 holiday classic Merry Christmas, which Mariah resurrects year after year to ring in the festive season.
The timing of this performance comes shortly after Mariah was spotted on what seemed like a romantic date night with her rumored new beau, Anderson Paak.
The two were seen holding hands as they entered Catch Steak restaurant in Aspen, Colorado, though sources close to the pair told TMZ that they are not romantically involved.
Mariah dressed in a Santa-red jacket and sleek black leather pants
Mariah flashed her signature megawatt smile, fully embracing some retail therapy just hours before the big day
She also treated her fans to some festive glimpses on Instagram
She shared cozy snapshots of her holiday celebrations, including a shot of her towering Christmas tree
Mariah dressed to impress for the holidays
In another pic, Mariah donned a bedazzled apron while showing off her culinary skills in the kitchen
‘Merry Christmas Eve to all,’ she captioned the carousel, which featured a sweet moment of the superstar playing in the snow
While the duo left the restaurant separately, it was clear they’ve been spending time together, collaborating on a new musical project in a nearby studio.
Anderson has been sharing glimpses of their creative work on social media, including a video from the renowned Electric Lady Studios in New York City, where the two were spotted recording earlier this year.
The pair also connected during Halloween, with Anderson sharing a playful snap dressed as Daft Punk while spending the spooky season with Mariah.
Mariah’s love life has been in the spotlight over the years, including her previous relationships with backup dancer Bryan Tanaka (who she parted ways with last year), ex-husbands Nick Cannon (2008-2016) and Tommy Mottola (1993-1998), and raising her 13-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, with Cannon.
Now, she seems to be embracing a new chapter—musically and possibly romantically—while still reigning as the undisputed Queen of Christmas.
