Mariah Refused to Let Hubby See Her ‘Rancid’ Pregnant Body

November 14th, 2011 - By Brande Victorian


That whole motherly glow thing that people talk about during pregnancy—Mariah Carey’s not buying it.   From her tragic appearance on HSN (watch if you dare), to her Barbara Walters special, to the countless interviews she’s done about her pregnancy, the woman just refuses to say anything positive.

I felt for her when she discussed being on bed rest while she was expecting and having gestational diabetes and other complications, but the comments about the discomfort with her body, as opposed to her health and the health of her babies, just keep coming and coming. She recently told People that she was so disgusted with her body that she refused to let Nick Cannon she her uncovered:

“I had a towel on in the tub. I’m not lying, I promise you! You think I would let Nick see me looking rancid like that?”

That seems a bit over the top—coming from an over-the-top person who I am a huge fan of, nonetheless–but I really think it’s time to kill the “pregnancy is the worst experience in the world” PSA from Mimi. I’m not sure who told her pregnancy would be easy. Maybe she thought she would be one of those cute petite women that bops around town in heels with a small bump in their belly, i.e. Beyonce. But most mothers, despite the difficult nine months that it took to bring their child into the world, focus more on the end result—healthy babies—than the rough journey along the way. Also makes you wonder why she did that naked shoot that appeared in Life and Style.

Mimi is killing that whole vision of a pregnant woman being the most beautiful woman there is, which is sort of a shame considering all of the emotions pregnant women go through during that time. I’ve never been a mother so I can’t relate to what she went through, but it seems focusing less on the temporary state of her body and more on what the added poundage meant could’ve been more beneficial. As in — it meant you were bringing health life into the world! Be grateful Mariah!

Do you think Mariah Carey is just speaking the truth about her pregnancy or overdoing it? Did you still feel attractive when you were pregnant or did you not want anyone looking at you either?

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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  • YeahIWentThereCuzICan

    I had Beyonce’ pregnancies (2. Am 31 w/9 & 5 year olds). Sorry Fatties, lol! No stretch marks, could wear my jeans until 7th/8th month. During 2nd pregnancy, had to switch OB-GYN’s @ 2nd trimester. Was laying on exam table when she came in room. After furiously glaringly at me, she actually asked if I “was even pregnant”! I sat up, pulled up shirt, and joked, “You Tell Me!” The only thing that got fat on my were my feet. I wish this country wasn’t so obsessed with weight. Makes it real hard for a fine thang like me to do my thang! Just be grateful for your gift of fertility. A lot of females would (and lately DO) kill to have a healthy newborn baby to bring home and love. So what you get as big as a house in the process. Ever heard of diet and exercise?

  • newmomlook

    22 weeks pregnant. I feel like a blimp. I understand where she’s coming from. If you always been small like I have. You kinda feel less than attractive when you have put on ten pounds and realize you have several more to go. I know my daughter is worth the sacrifice but wish I didn’t have to look so enormous.

  • Tracy

    I’m 28 &  just found out a few days ago that I am pregnant with my first child. I am very thankful for this wonderful gift God has given me! I thought I may not be able to conceive because I was never pregnant before. I know that times will get tough & Im already having some no-so-pleasant moments (gas, vomitting, falling asleep on people), but I will do my best to not complain. To know my body is housing another life is indescribable. Mariah hasa right to complain- that’s her business, but she has every right to be grateful also.

  • Pivyque

    Blah blah blah. Lol Some people love being pregnant. I hated it. The only things that got me through it were watching my husbands excitement and the stomach, back and feet rubs. Love my kid and all but I will never go through it again. Ever. So, I completely understand where she’s coming from.

  • Exy

    If that’s how she felt that’s how she felt. As you stated you’ve never been a mother and even if you had everyones experience is different. She’s not glossing the ish over and raving about flowers and glows. She felt horrible and is saying so. That makes it no less valid than someone who wants to gush about her lil blessing’ etc etc etc.

  • Ssljc

    I DARE BEYONCE TO TAKE A PREGNANCY PIC LIKE THIS! THAT GAL IS NOT PREGNANT. GO AHEAD BEYONCE, PROVE EVERYONE WRONG. BEYONCE ONE OF THEM CHICK WHO EATS A FRY AND START TO SPREAD LIKE BUTTER, BUT WITHA PREGNANCY SHE DOESNT? GIVE ME A BREAK. MIMI, THANKS FOR BEING HONEST, TWINS R NOT EASY TO CARRY. SHOWS HOW HUMAN U R BY BEING WHO U R. GO GIRL

  • sweettea

    I’m 30 weeks along with baby number 3. Im lucky even though I’m gigantic I’m healthy. Once the nausea passed at 12 weeks in it’s been great. Being pregnant is the only time I don’t have to be all worried about my weight. Maybe, she felt so bad because she was so sick

  • miss thang 84

    she needs to cut her sh..t out.. she is being overdramatic.. she wanted to have baby at any cost.now she makes these comments.. women don’t know how blessed they are to be able to have natural children so what it’s uncomfortable.. at least you can do what millions of women can’t do and thats bear children if she was so devastated about her miscarriage then god gives her another chance at pregnancy and she makes these comments .. i had a miscarriage years ago it’s something you never get over.. now i do have a son.. my first pregnancy was hard on my body with hospitalization 3x.. could’nt tolerate the smell of food for the first four months.then a c’section because my son was too big for my birth canal when i was able to hold him it was all worthwhile and i wished i could do it again how ever too risky on my health… mariah stop complaining

  • Kim

    Mariah went through the fire to have her babies and I’m sure there were times when she felt like Nick’s fat, old grandma and not his wife and when a woman is carrying twins she never looks her best.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_7UZT6GT7OYYF6JP2B3BWDORC74 Lola

    Seriously, why compare Mariah to Beyonce? Mariah was pregnant at 40 and carrying twins. Every woman has a different pregnancy experience, and I think her speaking out about her pregnancy difficulties actually makes her seem more down to earth. I think the fact that she and Nick have set up an entire website where people can look at ‘dem babies’ speaks volumes about her love and happiness for her children.

  • Kierah

    You kind of get sick of everyone telling you how beautiful you are because most days you don’t feel so beautiful. Your day begins with trying to find something to wear that doesn’t make you look like a submarine. Then trying to eat breakfast without gagging. Fun, huh?
    I am grateful to God that I can go through this experience because I know there are women would kill to be pregnant. But the Lord knows he didn’t make this pregnancy thang easy.
    16 weeks down, 24 more weeks to go.

    • pregnant*bombshell

      Lol. Testify! I am 16 weeks as well and until now I would not be able to fathom the hurdles we physically/ mentally have to conquer before bringing life into the world.

  • Drieces_Pieces

    I am pregnant now-so I understand her pain. But I don’t talk about how miserable I am 24/7. Outside the discomfort and inability to eat my favorite foods, it is kind of cool knowing I am growing another human being. 

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