Mariah Carey's Mona Lisa Moment Sparks Internet Meme Frenzy

Mariah Carey recently amused fans by striking a deadpan pose in front of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic fresco, 'The Last Supper.' The singer, 57, shared the image on Instagram from her visit to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy.

In the photograph, Carey looks away from the camera with a moody expression, with the famous artwork visible in the background. She captioned the post simply, "The Last Supper" along with star and heart emojis.

The juxtaposition of the singer's stoic expression with the renowned artwork quickly resonated with her followers, who flooded the comments section with reactions. Many declared it the "next big meme," with one user writing, "TWO MASTERPIECES!" Others expressed their delight, with comments such as, "This is the funniest thing I've seen on the internet in a long, long time," and "I am moved in a way I haven't been in years."

This moment follows another instance earlier this year when Carey generated online buzz with a TikTok video of herself grocery shopping. In the clip, she was seen pushing a trolley at a Pavilions store, appearing confused and questioning if she needed to pay for her items.

Carey has previously spoken out about her dislike for harsh overhead lighting, particularly in elevators and gyms. On the "Las Culturistas" podcast, she described the lighting as "agonizing" and "hideous," humorously requesting, "Everywhere I go, shut the lights!"

Her public persona has often been characterized by diva-like moments, including past instances where she appeared unfamiliar with paying for everyday items or electricity. In a 2009 interview, she famously questioned, "Oh you have to pay for that?" when asked about electricity bills, and incorrectly stated that electricity was free in America.