Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s lives have always had it’s share of drama, both in marriage and divorce. Now it seems that some of that family drama has trickled into their children’s lives as well, and it looks like the holidays could become very complicated.
The latest family drama comes straight from the youngest Carey-Cannon. Mariah Carey’s 14-year-old daughter, Monroe, stirred the pot when she made a surprising, bold Instagram declaration that left fans raising eyebrows and side-eyes.
But the real story doesn’t hit until you hear exactly what she said. In an Instagram Story, Monroe Cannon stated she has a few things she wanted to clear up. She laid it all on the line, clarifying her sibling situation.
The now-unavailable Instagram story begins with Monroe boldly stating that she was “clearing something up.”
Monroe went on to say that Moroccan Cannon, her twin, is her “ONE brother,” subtly snubbing her father Nick Cannon’s other ten children. Globe reports the teen added that the rest of her half-siblings are “many, many years younger than me,” suggesting that distance and age play a role in her apparent disconnect.
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey’s Daughter Monroe Stirs Family Drama
Needless to say, her dad appeared to be somewhat bothered by his daughter’s declaration. However, Nick Cannon didn’t leave the comment section unattended. Less than two weeks after Monroe’s announcement, the Masked Singer host shared a heartwarming, holiday-themed set of photos featuring several of his children, including his twins with Mariah.
Cannon’s photo carousel showed Moroccan and Monroe front and center, alongside some of his younger kids, all gathered near a sparkling Christmas tree. The message seemed clear, according to Star Magazine. It screamed family is family, and he’s proud of every single one of his children. No matter their age. Fans quickly dubbed it a subtle yet pointed clapback to Monroe’s Instagram shade.
For context, the Cannon household is nothing if not sprawling. Nick, 45, has welcomed ten children since his split from Mariah in 2016, with partners including Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Bre Tiesi, LaNisha Cole, and Alyssa Scott.
His children range from toddlers to preteens, with names as unique as the family dynamic: Golden Sagon, Rise Messiah, Powerful Queen, twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, Beautiful Zeppelin, Legendary Love, Onyx Ice, and Halo Marie. Tragedy has also touched the family with the passing of his infant son, Zen, in 2021.
Mariah Carey and Nick’s teen daughter Monroe Cannon has emphasized that her detachment isn’t personal malice. The younger siblings simply don’t share her day-to-day reality, making them less significant in her view.
The Monroe-Moroccan revelation has left fans divided. Some cheer her honesty, others side-eye the public shade. Meanwhile, Nick Cannon’s Christmas photo carousel serves as a calm message that he embraces all of his children, from the eldest twins to the youngest toddlers.
The family saga is far from over, especially in a household this large. Whether Monroe Cannon will ever warm up to her younger siblings is unknown at this time in her young life. Only time and perhaps another Instagram Story will tell.
