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With a huge back catalog of hits and a vocal range that very other few artists have, Mariah Carey has been deemed as an inspiration to many throughout the years. However, one person who isn’t interested in what she has to offer is former “Hannah Montana” actor Miley Cyrus.
In a 2016 cover story interview with ELLE, Cyrus opened up about why the “Vision of Love” hitmaker isn’t for her. “I’ve never really been a fan because it’s so much about Mariah Carey,” she said, adding, “That’s part of her shtick; I can see through that. That’s part of what makes her a gay icon; like, it’s about Mimi! It’s about what she’s wearing, and it’s about her.” When talking about her own artistry, Cyrus insisted that the music she makes isn’t about her. Instead, it’s about sharing her story and for listeners to connect to it.
It appears Carey didn’t directly respond to Cyrus’ words. When asked about the “We Can’t Stop” hitmaker that same year on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” during a game of “Does! She! Know! Her!?,” Carey, apparently unbothered, said she briefly remembered meeting Cyrus in a bathroom once. In 2008, Cyrus and Carey sang alongside Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, and Rihanna to perform the charity single “Just Stand Up!” to raise money for “Stand Up to Cancer.”
Written by: Nicki
