Mariah Carey has never shied away from her larger-than-life persona, and in her latest Harpers Bazaar UK cover story, she leans into the legend with dazzling self-awareness and plenty of sparkle. When asked which female divas she admires, Carey didnt hesitate: Im going to have to go with me!The Diva of All DivasAfter more than three decades in the spotlight, Carey has perfected the art of being a diva, not as a flaw, but as a lifestyle. From sky-high stilettos to silk robes and her love of being lit from the correct angle, Carey knows exactly who she is.Its part of my job, she told Harpers Bazaar when asked about her glam persona. Whats the point of a disguise? Just get up, get dressed, go out. If I dont want to be seen, Ill stay home.Shes not just playing a part, shes created the part. A five-time Grammy Award winner with 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, Carey has helped define pop stardom, and shes done it unapologetically on her own terms.Aging? Mariah Doesnt Know HerCarey, 56, has long sidestepped the topic of aging with a wink and a high note. In fact, she insists it doesnt apply to her.I dont allow it it just doesnt happen. I dont know time, she said in the interview. I dont know numbers. I do not acknowledge time I have a new song that starts with that lineCarey teased that one of her upcoming songs delves into the topic of aging, or rather, her refusal to accept it. Dressed in a chic black mini and later a tailored suit for the Bazaar shoot, the icon looked as radiant as ever, giving further credibility to her anti-aging philosophy.Her timelessness isnt just attitude, its maintenance. From avoiding cigarettes to only being photographed from her preferred angle, Carey has long preached the power of lighting, beauty sleep, and self-control.Mom First, Pop Star ForeverCarey also shared insight into her life as a mother to 14-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, her children with ex-husband Nick Cannon. How do I say this? They spend time with him, and they have a good time; they spend time with me, and they have a good time, she said thoughtfully. I want to make sure Im always fair about the situation because its tough to grow up with divorced parents.As for her rumored relationship with musician Anderson .Paak, Carey played it coy, offering only, Im a romantic.She did name-drop some of todays top pop girls: Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tate McRae, but only because theyre on her daughters playlist. I like to keep up, she said casually.Still Sparkling, Still UnmatchedWhether shes dodging the concept of time or declaring herself the one true diva, Mariah Carey continues to rewrite the rules of fame with a glitter pen. Her latest interview doesnt just reinforce her place in the pantheon of pop, it proves she built the stage.After all, in a world full of divas, theres only one Mariah.Source