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Mariah Carey has gone viral once again, this time not for her chart-topping vocals or Christmas magic, but for her perfectly delivered, three-word response to a paparazzo’s question about Jeff Bezos’ recent wedding.
Over the weekend, Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, tied the knot with former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez in an extravagant ceremony on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The star-studded guest list, $50 million price tag, and stunning seaside venue have kept tabloids buzzing ever since.
But when Mariah Carey was asked about her thoughts on the Bezos-Sánchez nuptials, her reply was as icy as it was iconic.
In a clip shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), Carey was filmed walking down the street when a photographer called out:
“What did you think about Jeff Bezos’ wedding?”
Without missing a beat, the We Belong Together singer turned her head slightly, raised an eyebrow, and said simply:
“I wasn’t there.”
Mariah Carey on Jeff Bezos's wedding – Credit: @chartmariah
Fans have been eating it up ever since, calling the moment “classic Mariah” and interpreting it as a subtle dig at the billionaire couple.
“Queen of subtle shade”
Social media was flooded with comments praising Mariah’s wit, and her refusal to pretend to care about an event she wasn’t part of.
One fan wrote:
“Mariah Carey saying ‘I wasn’t there’ about Jeff Bezos’ wedding is the level of unbothered I aspire to.”
Another added:
“Queen of subtle shade. The delivery? Flawless.”
And a third quipped:
“She’s basically saying ‘If I wasn’t there, it didn’t matter.’ Iconic.”
Some also pointed out that Mariah, who is known for her extravagant tastes and self-proclaimed diva persona, is one of the few stars who can make a billionaire’s wedding sound insignificant by comparison.
“Mariah Carey has lived a life of diamond bathtubs and custom pianos,” one post read. “A billionaire wedding doesn’t impress her.”
Bezos and Sánchez’s wedding was reportedly attended by celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Barbra Streisand, and Bill Gates, and featured private yachts, Michelin-starred chefs, and a fireworks display over the Mediterranean.
While Mariah’s attendance might have elevated the guest list even further, it’s clear she didn’t feel she missed much, and her fans love her all the more for it.
As one user put it:
“Mariah Carey proving once again she’s the main character, no matter whose wedding it is.”
Whether shade or simply honesty, the moment has cemented yet another viral Mariah Carey soundbite, and reminded us all why she remains one of the most entertaining stars on, and off, the stage.
