Which film starring Mariah Carey was released in 2009?

The film starring Mariah Carey that was released in 2009 is Precious. Carey plays Ms. Anna Weiss, a social worker who becomes involved in supporting Claireece “Precious” Jones, the film’s teenage protagonist.

Directed by Lee Daniels, Precious is adapted from Sapphire’s 1996 novel Push. Gabourey Sidibe made her film debut as Precious, while Mo’Nique played her abusive mother and Paula Patton portrayed her alternative-school teacher. Carey’s role was a notable departure from her pop-star image because the character is subdued, professional, and dramatically serious.

The film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and received a limited U.S. release on November 6, 2009, followed by a wider release later that month. It earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Sidibe. Mo’Nique won Best Supporting Actress, and Geoffrey Fletcher won Best Adapted Screenplay.

A common mix-up is Glitter, Carey’s earlier starring musical drama, which was released in 2001—not 2009.