Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak are taking their “greenhouse effect” relationship to the test and “not forcing anything,” an insider has revealed.
The new couple appeared to confirm their romance on Sunday after they were caught holding hands while dining together at Duemani restaurant in Aspen, Colorado.
Revealing insight into their relationship, a source revealed that Mariah, 55, eats up 38-year-old Anderson’s infectious joy and the pair enjoy hanging out – mainly because there are ‘no hidden agendas’.
Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, the source said: ‘Anderson is such a cheerful and fun person to be around.
“He’s funny, brilliant and brings joy to everyone around him, and Mariah has adopted his nature and is eating it all up.
“They just have a natural fun with each other and their brewing relationship has no obstacles because they don’t force anything or take it seriously.”
Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak are taking their ‘brewing’ relationship seriously
‘Everything has been so easy, there are no hidden agendas, they just get each other. If they end up continuing at this rate, the sky’s the limit,” the source continued, adding, “They’re just doing it because they enjoy hanging out with each other.”
According to the source, the possible couple is also interested in collaborating professionally, with the insider telling DailyMail.com: ‘They also want to collaborate on music, but just like their relationship, they don’t force anything, they just let it all happen. happens naturally, let life happen.”
DailyMail.com has reached out to Mariah and Anderson’s reps for comment.
Details of their blossoming new romance come as the two performers were seen cozying up while enjoying a meal on Sunday.
Mariah gently placed her hands on Anderson as they stayed close to each other.
As they sat across from each other in the restaurant, an insider saw Anderson lean over the table and kiss Mariah’s hand.
Their public display of affection comes after the pair were spotted holding hands during a dinner break on December 22.
In photos obtained by TMZ, the Leave The Door Open singer sweetly held her hand as they entered Catch Steak restaurant.
A source told DailyMail.com that Mariah, 55, is eating up 38-year-old Anderson’s infectious joy
Mariah was most recently in a long-term relationship with backup dancer Bryan Tanaka
He even had his hand gently wrapped around her waist as they ducked into the diner and, ever the gentleman, seemed to hold the door open for her.
Mariah and Anderson are currently working on a new musical project together, and according to TMZ insiders, the duo has been hitting up a recording studio in Aspen lately.
A source recently shared with The Sun after the first hand sighting that Mariah and Anderson have been hanging out for months and have a flirty connection.
Mariah was last in a long-term relationship with backup dancer Bryan Tanaka, but they went their separate ways last year.
The Fantasy hitmaker has just wrapped up her Christmas Time tour, with her son Morocco and daughter Monroe joining her on stage on the final night in New York on December 17.
Anderson filed for divorce from his wife of ten years, Jae Lin, in January
The tour was announced in August and celebrated the 30th anniversary of her timeless holiday hit All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Mariah’s setlist was completed with 26 songs and the concert lasted approximately 90 minutes.
Meanwhile, Anderson filed for divorce from Jae Lin in January after more than a decade of marriage and two children together.
Mariah was previously married to actor Nick Cannon from 2008 to 2016, and they share 13-year-old twins.