Nick Cannon Reflects on Fatherhood: “Carelessness, Not a Plan”

Nick Cannon has spoken candidly about his journey into fatherhood, admitting that his decision to have 12 children was less about intention and more about “carelessness.” The actor, comedian, and TV host—who shares 14-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah C..

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Nick Cannon has candidly discussed his journey into fatherhood, stating that his decision to have 12 children was due to “carelessness” rather than a deliberate plan. He opened up about how his 2016 divorce from Mariah Carey influenced his lifestyle choices afterward.

Cannon admits he “lived life and had fun,” confident in his ability to handle the outcomes, rather than specifically planning a large family.
He shares 12 children with six different partners, including Mariah Carey (Moroccan and Monroe), Brittany Bell (Golden, Powerful, Rise), Abby De La Rosa (Zillion, Zion, Beautiful), Bre Tiesi (Legendary), LaNisha Cole (Onyx), and Alyssa Scott (Halo, and the late Zen).
Cannon attributes his past actions to "being careless, being frivolous" because of his financial security and access post-divorce.