Mariah Carey looked stunning as she performed her iconic holiday hit All I Want for Christmas Is You during Netflix’s coverage of the NFL on Christmas Day. The pop diva, dressed in a glamorous outfit, brought festive cheer to the broadcast with her signature vocals and star power. Her performance added an extra sparkle to the Christmas Day festivities, delighting fans and bringing a festive atmosphere to the NFL event.
Mariah Carey, the Queen of Christmas, dazzled in a red bodysuit adorned with gold epaulettes and buttons, paired with black boots and a gorgeous blowout, as she performed on a rooftop decorated as a winter wonderland. The stunning backdrop overlooked the Los Angeles skyline. The festive video seamlessly cut between scenes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as people celebrating Christmas at home and in a bar.
When the performance was first announced by Netflix, Carey shared a message, saying, “This Christmas, we all get our wish. The NFL is live on Netflix — and I’ll be there, too.” Her appearance added a special touch to the holiday celebration, merging the worlds of music and sports for viewers to enjoy.
Mariah Carey’s pre-taped performance came as her holiday anthem All I Want for Christmas Is You achieved a remarkable milestone, spending 17 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, setting a new record for the artist. She shared her gratitude on Instagram Stories, reposting Billboard’s announcement and expressing her appreciation, saying, “This is amazing!!!! Will never ever ever ever ever take this for granted. Merry early Christmas!!!!”
The song, which debuted in 1994, became an enduring holiday classic despite Mariah not initially intending to create a Christmas hit. At the time, she was married to Sony Music executive Tommy Mottola, and after the success of her Music Box album, Mottola proposed the idea of a Christmas album. Mariah was initially opposed to it, feeling a Christmas album was something reserved for artists nearing the end of their careers. However, Mottola persisted, and the result was one of the most iconic holiday songs of all time.
