Mariah Carey has revealed that she is to need maternity clothes in the near future.
The American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress noted on US television programme The Today Show that she is pregnant.
Her announcement came after rumours began gathering pace that she was set to have a child.
She is starting a family with husband Nick Cannon and the celebrity, who has no doubt been stocking up on maternity wear, said she is pleased to have the information out in the public domain following a period of secrecy.
Carey stated: “We told the world what’s going on … and then I did two videos. It was a relief. Today I was, like, walking around. I feel like it made everyone else around me a little more relaxed. I feel like they were extra super-cautious about everything.”
She went on to say that she and her other half are “absolutely emotional” about the pregnancy, adding: “Yes, we are pregnant. This is true. It’s been a long journey. It’s been tough because I’ve been trying to hold on to a shred of privacy.”
Immediately, fans around the world began sending her their good wishes.
Indeed, the star is likely to receive many present from families and well wishers, possibly including more items of maternity clothes.
Carey is busy currently as her latest album, entitled Merry Christmas II You, is due out this month.
The celebrity, who has been through highs and lows in both her private life and personal life over the years, may well be relishing the chance to don maternity wear.
She revealed that she suffered a miscarriage shortly after she and Cannon married two years ago.
Talking about this, she said: “It kind of shook us both and took us into a place that was really dark and difficult. When that happened … I wasn’t able to even talk to anybody about it. That was not easy.”