Mariah Carey Celebrates Her 50th Birthday, Insists She's 'Eternally 12'

In human years, Mariah Carey just turned 50, but in Mariah Carey years she’s only 12.

Confused? Well, the pop icon simply doesn’t do birthdays, you see. Carey prefers to instead ring in anniversaries of her 12th birthday each year — because what is aging when you can still out-whistle-tone the competition and break records without breaking a sweat.

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The multi-platinum, Grammy-winning superstar turned the big 5-0 on Friday and celebrated with her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, with a low-key bash at home, where she’s currently in isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.

“Spent 3.27 at home with my family and virtually with fans and friends from all over the world. Thank you for all the love #eternally12,” Carey wrote on Instagram.

In the photos, Carey rocks a low-cut sheer black dress, as she prepares to blow out 12 candles on a chocolate cake, while her children, who turn 9 next month, excitedly watch on.

On her actual birthday anniversary, the singer shared a make-up free selfie from the recording booth, teasing her fans about new music and encouraging them to practice social distancing in the caption.

“Starting 327 with a new song 🎙💖 #stayhome,” Carey wrote.

Throughout her decades-long career, Carey has made her stance on getting older each year quite clear.

“I don’t count years but...

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