Could there be a new celebrity power couple on the horizon? Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas herself, and Anderson .Paak, the effortlessly cool rapper and musician, sparked major speculation when they were spotted out together in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday night (December 22).
The 55-year-old “All I Want For Christmas Is You” icon and the 38-year-old “Make It Better” rapper were seen arriving at the trendy Catch Steak restaurant, holding hands and sharing laughs. Photos obtained by TMZ show Anderson with his arm around Mariah’s waist, helping her with the door—a gesture fans immediately found swoon-worthy. However, after their dinner, the pair reportedly left separately, leaving everyone guessing about the nature of their relationship.
Naturally, the internet went into overdrive, with rumours swirling about a potential romance. But hold on to your festive hats! Sources close to the duo have since clarified that this isn’t a date night story. Instead, it appears Mariah and Anderson are collaborating on new music. Before their dinner outing, the two reportedly spent time in the studio together in Aspen—fueling excitement that a new hit could be on the horizon.
Both Mariah and Anderson are currently single, which has only added to the speculation. Anderson filed for divorce from his wife, Jaylyn Chang, earlier this year, and Mariah ended her relationship with longtime boyfriend Bryan Tanaka last year.
So, are they dating or simply creating magic in the studio? While the jury’s still out on their relationship status, one thing’s for certain: this is a pairing nobody saw coming, and it’s already got fans buzzing with anticipation. Whether it’s love or a chart-topping collaboration, Mariah and Anderson are definitely giving us something to talk about this holiday season.
Guess we’ll just have to wait and see what 2025 holds for this unexpected duo!
