Mariah Could Win an Oscar for... Acting

Say it ain't so. We're saying it.

Mariah Carey's supporting role in the film "Push", in which she plays a drab social worker, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It received great reviews. Critics love it, giving it a standing ovation.

"Push" is a gritty story of urban unrest told through the eyes of a troubled teenager. The film is based upon the bestselling novel by Sapphire and marks the directorial debut of "Monster's Ball" producer Lee Daniels.

"Among the many delightful surprises in the film is Mariah Carey, who is pitch-perfect as a welfare counselor and serves as this demi-tragedy's Greek chorus. It's possible that many viewers won't recognize her until the final credits, but like so many things about 'Push,' the performance is disarming." - Variety

In 2001, Mariah starred in "Glitter," a semi-autobiographical film that was slammed by critics. Nobody saw it. In fact, it made only $4 million.

The film also stars: Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo’Nique, Sherri Shepherd, and Lenny Kravitz and will be released later this year.