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: Shot entirely in black-and-white, the video feels like a silent film. The imagery of Mariah on an overturned, submerged vessel was meant to symbolize her vulnerability and the deep yearning of the lyrics. The Real-Life Inspiration (The Jeter Factor)

The video’s setting—a beachside lighthouse in Puerto Rico (where she returns to meet her lover, played by model Matt King)—is a direct nod to that clandestine romance. mariah_carey_my_all_official_hd_video

Directed by legendary fashion photographer , the video was filmed at Sony Picture Studios in California. Ritts, known for his high-fashion, high-contrast style, treated Mariah like a living work of art. : Shot entirely in black-and-white, the video feels

: Many of the most famous shots—like Mariah lying in a large conch shell—were directly inspired by Sandro Botticelli's painting, The Birth of Venus . Directed by legendary fashion photographer , the video

Here is why this video remains one of the most iconic "visual poems" in pop history.

For years, fans speculated about who inspired such a desperate, beautiful song. In 2020, Mariah finally confirmed the truth: "My All" was written about her secret fling with then-Yankees star .