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.
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Public Figures Comment on Fatherhood, Gossip, and Past Relationships - September 2025
Nick Cannon candidly discussed his fatherhood journey, stating that having 12 children was due to “carelessness” and not a deliberate plan. He noted that his 2016 divorce from Mariah Carey influenced his lifestyle choices afterward. Separately, Kenyan digital content creator Thee Pluto publicly addressed persistent gossip about his life. He clarified that not everyone he is seen with is romantically involved with him. Similarly, Ruth Karegi, the estranged baby mama of comedian Mulamwah, went viral after humorously reacting to a question about dating a Luhya man again. Her reaction was a sprint, which was a clear reference to her messy public breakup.
