Is Mariah Carey suffering from a health condition? Her 'struggling to walk' videos raise alarm

Mariah Carey has sparked fresh concern among fans after videos showed her holding on to an assistant while walking towards supporters in Brazil. The singer appeared to move slowly, prompting questions about her physical health.

The clips have spread across social media, with some fans wondering whether she was in pain. Others believe her footwear and the conditions around her may have made walking difficult.

Why are fans worried about Mariah Carey's walking

In one of the videos circulating online, the 57-year-old singer is seen holding the arm of a female assistant as she approaches fans. Carey wore a gold minidress with heeled knee-high boots during the outing.

Although she appeared cheerful while greeting supporters, her slow steps caught people's attention.

“Why does she always need her hand held?!” one fan questioned on Instagram. Another asked, “Should we be worried?”

“She looks like she’s in pain,” a third person commented.

A separate video shared on X showed Carey holding on to the same assistant while making her way towards the crowd. The footage prompted more questions about why she appeared to need support.

“Is it too slippery to walk in heels or is something else,” one social media user asked.

Another person suggested, “Looks like she may have hurt her back.”

Fans offer a different explanation

Not everyone believed the videos pointed to a health problem. Some fans argued that Carey's footwear and the ground beneath her could explain her cautious steps.

One person noted that she was walking on what appeared to be uneven or slippery stone while wearing spike-heeled boots.

Another fan wrote, “She’s walking downhill in those heels in the rain. She is trying not to fall.”

Page Six has reached out to Carey's representative for comment. The videos alone do not establish whether the singer is dealing with a medical condition.

Previous videos also sparked concern

This is not the first time Carey's movements have drawn attention online. In February 2025, a video from her Celebration of Mimi residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas prompted similar reactions.

While performing her hit song “Fantasy,” Carey slowly walked towards the side of the stage as a backup dancer moved around her.

Some viewers questioned her movements. “Why is she moving like she’s 105 years old?” one person wrote on Instagram.

Another fan commented, “I’m a little worried about my Mimi❤️.” Others described her as “stiff as a board” and said she could “hardly move.”


Carey appeared to remain in good spirits during the performance, smiling as she continued singing. However, her latest videos have once again left fans asking questions about her health.