Certified diva

A diva is defined as a talented female singer. But a second definition of the word is like that of a prima donna’s: someone extremely difficult to work with. Mariah Carey loves being called a diva. No wonder, because she is extremely talented and is also renowned for making outrageous demands. She fits the definition of the word perfectly. The singer takes it as a compliment to have that reputation because it means that she is successful.

Despite her reputation, Mariah does not think that she makes enough demands. The pop star told Parade magazine, “You know what? I guess I am a diva in many ways! When it comes certain things, yes, I can be difficult and a little bit rigid about what I want. Am I demanding? I don’t think I’m demanding enough. I think if I were more demanding, I would have felt that I had some sort of power, as opposed to feeling like a pawn, which is something I had to grow out of.”