Mariah Carey, renowned for her holiday anthem, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ is more than just a symbol of Christmas festivity. Beyond her seasonal fame this year, she’s making headlines for her personal life, specifically her breakup with longtime partner Bryan Tanaka.
After over seven years together, Carey’s relationship with Bryan Tanaka, a creative director she met following her 2016 breakup with James Packer, has ended. People magazine first spread rumours of their split, noting Tanaka’s absence from Carey’s latest tour.
Additionally, it was reported that Carey planned to spend Christmas with her children without Tanaka.
Confirmation and Reasons Behind the Split
The breakup was officially confirmed by PageSix on December 21, 2023, which also delved into the reasons behind the couple’s decision. A significant factor was the age difference; Carey, at 54, is 14 years older than Tanaka. This disparity reportedly played a crucial role in their mutual decision-making.
Despite personal changes, Mariah Carey remains an iconic figure of the festive season, thanks to her hit song ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You.’ The song remains a staple each December, even 30 years after its release, bringing substantial royalties to the artist.
With over 1.5 billion plays on Spotify and over half a million on YouTube, Carey is estimated to earn between 30-50 million euros in royalties every Christmas season, cementing her status as a holiday music legend.
