Nick Cannon Sparks Convo About Mommy Issues As Fans See Striking Resemblance Between His Mom & Mariah Carey
By Fiyin Olowokandi on May 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
Is Nick Cannon a Mama's boy? The entertainer's fanbase is dying to know the truth behind his first love's connection to his Mother, Beth Gardner.
Despite having twelve children with six different women, the multi-hyphenate star has only tied the knot to one person, Mariah Carey. The music icon and the rapper-turned-actor welcomed two children before the dissolution of their marriage.
The TV personality's relationship with the record producer recently raised eyebrows after people noticed the resemblance between the San Diego native's mom and the Songbird Supreme. Keep reading for more details.
Fans Believe Nick Cannon's Love For Mariah Carey Sprang From Her Resemblance To His Mother
Taking to Instagram, the "Drumline" star announced his Mother had completed another trip around the sun. The 42-year-old commemorated the occasion with a reel set to Stevie Wonder's iconic "Happy Birthday" song.
As the background music played, a celebratory purple sticker flashed across the lower half of the screen. Above it was the sweet declaration, "Happy Birthday to the best Mother in the World!" written in red.
The tribute was penned below an adorable family picture, where the celebrant posed between her grandchildren — fraternal twins Moroccan and Monroe. The "Underclassman" executive producer held an opened box of tasty-looking treats by his daughter's side.
"Roc & Roe and I had to pull up on my Mother and spend the day with her, celebrating her Birthday!! So much Love and Fun!!" the 42-year-old captioned the moment. Despite his message explaining who the woman in the snap was, fans were shocked by Gardner's facial features.
The San Diego native's mom could easily be mistaken for Carey as the pair bore an uncanny resemblance like Mother and daughter. This discovery sent hundreds to the comment section, wondering how they never noticed the similarity during the former spouses' marriage.
Many debated whether Cannon was a mama's boy or his beauty standards revolved around his Mother. "Mom looks like an older Mariah," a person declared, while another asked: "Y'all see it too, right?"
"It ALLL Makes Sense Now..." someone exclaimed, backed by a fellow theorist who offered a better explanation with the comment, "That's why he's so in love with Mariah — she looks just like his mom! It all makes sense now. Well, not all because there's still the thing about all these kids, lol."
More speculators shared their opinions with a social media user, writing, "That's y he can't let Mariah go. She looks like his damn mama." Someone else supported the notion, insisting that Cannon married his Mother's doppelganger. "Well, we know why he married Mariah. Lol! Momma looks just like her!"
"I see why Mariah was your biggest love…she looks just like your mom," another fan pointed out. "Anyone else has to zoom in? I thought it was Mariah. Happy Birthday to your momma," an individual stated.
The majority seemed convinced the "Wild 'N Out" host had proposed to the Pop icon because of her resemblance to Gardner. A fan described the 42-year-old as a "mama's boy," singing the same tune that the entertainer tried to find a woman like his Mother.
The jokesters also made their presence known in the comments with quips like "Respectfully, how does your ex-wife look more like your mom than you?" While another chimed: "Bye. I thought it was Mariah."
The Nickelodeon Alum Admitted He Would Never Experience A Love Like His First Marriage
The Teen Choice Award nominee's fans might be right about his love for Carey. Cannon previously confessed that his ex-wife would always have a special place in his heart as he could never duplicate their fairytale romance.
The confession came during his appearance on "The Hot Tee Talk" podcast in 2022, where he described the former couple's relationship as iconic. "That's my fantasy, love. That's somebody I will always love. I guess I'm a true believer in love," the San Diego native declared.
Despite the remnants of feelings in his heart, the entertainer stressed that he preferred his relationship with the songstress to remain a treasured memory. "It was like a fairytale with Mariah, so I would rather it just be that way," the TV personality explained.
"I appreciate that fantasy because if I tried to go back and it wasn't the same, I'd be like, damn, I messed it up," Cannon continued, adding that he was not entirely against reconciling with Carey. "But, if I had the opportunity, if it could be the way it was, I'm there," the NAACP Image Award winner claimed.
