Rumors of pop diva Mariah Carey's blossoming romance with Brett Ratner kicked into full gear as the pair were spotted vacationing in St. Barts with friends on Saturday.
Carey, who split with husband Nick Cannon after six years of marriage, is said to be dating Ratner, a long-time friend.
TMZ reported that witnesses who spotted Carey, 45, and Ratner, 46, were described to have been packing on the PDA. Photos are making their way around the internet that shows a bikini clad Mariah cuddling with Brett on a cushioned mattress and the pair walking with a female friend while arm in arm.
In a separate report, TMZ shared that Carey and Ratner celebrated both their birthdays over the weekend and spent time together on the yacht owned by one of Brett's many billionaire buddies.
Carey's special day is March 27 while Ratner's is March 28, they're exactly a year apart in age.
Carey's Over Cannon
Prior to the weekend getaway, Radar Online reported that Carey and Ratner have gotten close since her split and Their relationship has progressed in recent weeks and is now very serious," said an insider. "They're a hot couple."
Six days ago, Brett posted an image of himself sandwiched by Mariah and Courtney Love. The image was captioned, "I love these ladies @mariahcarey and @courtneylove!
Who is Brett Ratner?
Brett Ratner is a big Hollywood producer and director that was behind major blockbusters like "Horrible Bosses," "Red Dragon," and "Rush Hour."
He and Mariah have known each other for years and have worked together professionally on some of Carey's music videos that include "Obsessed," "Heartbreaker," "We Belong Together" and "Touch My Body."
While rumors have been circulating, a rep for Ratner has shot down reports calling reports of a romantic relationship "ridiculous," says People. "They have been best friends for a very long time," says the representative.
Cannon, 34, officially filed for divorce from Carey in December after living separately since August. The celebrity pair have twins together, Moroccan and Monroe, 3.
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Nick spoke about their troubled marriage but emphasized their focus on being a family and caring for their children.
"We'll forever be family. We're there for our children, and are making them the number one priority and understanding that they're loved and can have an amazing holiday."
The "America's Got Talent" host and the singer stemmed from allegations that Cannon was involved in extra marital affairs with Amber Rose.
