She's somebody to be admired because she is an example of a strong and courageous person.Ī tremendous issue that Mariah was always faced with was her identity and family status. I admire Mariah because she was always able to put her focus on something that she loved to do and would not let anyone stop her from doing that. She often turned to her music as a way to guide her through her uncertainties, and societies issues, with her fame. It was very difficult for her to deal also with issues of racism. I have always admired Mariah's excellent singing abilities and her courage to deal with her problems. Debuting in the 1990s, she became the most successful and best-selling artist of the decade. She is an American Pop and R&B singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah was born on Main Huntington, New York. (My hero, who has inspired me since the age of four, is Mariah Carey.