Diva smackdown: Madonna vs. Mariah

Movie disasters

In this corner, we have “Glitter,” the 2001 film and accompanying soundtrack album that were so poorly received, Virgin Records actually dropped Mariah Carey’s recording contract, losing $28 million in the process. And over here, we have “Swept Away,” the 2002 “comedy” directed by Madonna’s husband, Guy Ritchie, that got such viciously negative reviews, Madonna vowed never to act in a feature film again (so far, it’s a promise she’s kept).

Advantage: Mariah. As bad as “Glitter” was, it only received one Golden Raspberry Award (for “Worst Actress”); “Swept Away” won five. Ouch.