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: 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 .

If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the grainy, midnight aesthetic of the , you know it’s more than just a music video—it’s a cinematic mood. Released in March 1998, this visual masterpiece didn't just capture a song; it captured a pivotal moment in Mariah Carey’s liberation.

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.

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 .

The song was born after a trip to Puerto Rico, where she risked everything to spend one more night with him while still married to Tommy Mottola.