Nick Cannon revealed that his Mother’s Day plans focused on honoring his own mom, despite sharing 12 children with six different women. The Nick Cannon Celebrated Mother’s Day The Traditional Way first appeared on The Blast

Despite being a father to 12 children with six different women, Nick Cannon revealed that he did not spend the occasion with any of the mothers of his children. Instead, Cannon said his plans centered on honoring his own mother, in keeping with tradition.

Cannon is no stranger to controversy when it comes to discussing family and parenting. The actor previously drew backlash after making comments suggesting he would be more comfortable allowing his son, Moroccan, to date than his daughter, Monroe.

Nick Cannon Chose To Celebrate His Own Mother

Ahead of Mother’s Day over the past weekend, Cannon revealed that he would be spending the occasion with his own mother, Beth Gardner, and not with any of his children’s moms.

“I’m spending time with my mother,” the 45-year-old said, per E! News. “It’s Mother’s Day. It’s not Baby Mama’s Day!”

Gardner has remained a constant presence in Cannon’s life, frequently appearing alongside him during major personal and professional milestones.

She accompanied her son to the TeenNick HALO Awards for several consecutive years and has also supported his entertainment career by attending premieres of his films, including “Chi-Raq” and “Love Don’t Cost a Thing.”

Cannon’s Baby Mamas Still Got Mother’s Day Gifts

Despite not choosing to spend Mother’s Day with any of the mothers of his children, Cannon still made sure they felt appreciated on the special occasion.

According to the actor, part of his annual tradition involves helping his children pick out gifts for their mothers, something he described as a meaningful bonding experience for him and the kids.

“I appreciate them, but they get stuff from the kids,” Nick said of his baby mamas, Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Bre Tiesi, LaNisha Cole, and Alyssa Scott.

He added, “I try to make whatever the gift is custom [and] that the kids are a part of it, but it’s always nice. They’re not gonna get the same thing because they ain’t got the same kids.”

Nick Cannon Says Valentine’s Day Is Harder Than Mother’s Day

Elsewhere in the conversation, Cannon revealed which occasions he actually finds more difficult to navigate.

“Everybody always talks about, ‘Oh, man, Mother’s Day must be crazy for you,’ it’s not really Mother’s Day that’s crazy,” Cannon emphasized, adding, “It’s Valentine’s Day” and “Ironically, it is Father’s Day.”

Although the comedian did not explain exactly why the International Day of Love can be challenging for him, the holiday may be more difficult to navigate because it carries more romantic expectations than Mother’s Day.

As for Father’s Day, Cannon claimed the day can become overwhelming because all 12 of his children naturally want to spend time celebrating with him at the same time.

The Actor Explained Why He Doesn’t Allow His Daughter To Date

Weeks earlier, Cannon came under scrutiny after revealing that he is comfortable with his 15-year-old son, Moroccan, dating, but does not allow his twin sister, Monroe, to do the same.

At the time, he told TMZ’s podcast that he is “more protective” of his daughter because there are certain dangers he feels he needs to shield her from. He went on to suggest that his son might not call him if something troubling happened on a date, while he believes his daughter would.

Cannon added that the idea of his daughter being harmed is his “worst nightmare,” and said he would respond decisively in such a situation, even if it potentially led to legal consequences.

Nick Cannon Was Slammed For His Dating Rules

As the conversation continued, Cannon conceded that he would consider allowing his daughter to date if a chaperone, such as her brother, accompanied her.

However, he refused to specify the age at which she would be allowed to date independently, noting that he is already preparing for that possibility and having conversations with her about dating once she reaches college age.

Online, Cannon was quickly criticized for his approach, with many users describing it as “misogynistic” and a “double standard at its finest.”

The comedian’s widely publicized personal life and multiple relationships were also raised by critics, who argued that he was not the right person to offer parenting advice.

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