Nick Cannon Talks About Managing Thanksgiving with His 11 Children: ‘It’s a Challenge’

Nick Cannon has opened up about how he manages to spend Thanksgiving with his 11 kids, noting that the holiday is a family affair.

The comedian treasures special occasions such as Father’s Day, where he likes to surprise his children by dressing up as the Easter Bunny, and he doesn’t shy away from splurging around $200,000 every year on trips to Disneyland.

Nick Cannon also recently admitted that he struggled with being married to the famous singer Mariah Carey due to her status and wealth.

During a recent conversation with People Magazine, Cannon expressed his fondness for Thanksgiving, emphasizing the importance of family. He mentioned how hectic his holiday routine can get, juggling visits to all of his 11 kids.

“It’s very complicated. I’m a busy man,” he admitted while serving meals at a Los Angeles Mission Thanksgiving event.

Sharing his plans for the day, he humorously stated, “I’m going to be full by the end of the day, but everybody has their specialties.” Cannon elaborated by pointing out the delicious sweet potato pies and fantastic fried turkey that various family members contribute to the feast.

The father of 11 says he knows “every house that needs to have the things that I really like.”

Cannon shares twins Moroccan and Monroe, 13, with ex-wife Mariah Carey, and children Golden Sagon, 7, Rise Messiah, 2, and Powerful Queen, 3, with Brittany Bell.

The proud father also shares twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, 3, and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin, 2, with Abby De La Rosa.

With Bre Tiesi, he co-parents 2-year-old son Legendary Love, and LaNisha Cole is the mother of his 2-year-old daughter, Onyx Ice Cole.

Cannon and Alyssa Scott are parents to 1-year-old daughter Halo Marie, following the tragic loss of their son Zen to brain cancer in 2021.

Cannon makes it a priority to spend time with his children, visiting them during holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Father’s Day.

He shared with the outlet that he cherishes the opportunity to connect with his kids, allowing them to celebrate Father’s Day by gifting him presents.

The “Wild’ n Out” star even dressed as the Easter Bunny for a fun visit to his kids in Los Angeles.

During an interview on “The Breakfast Club” last year, Cannon shared that his annual spending for taking his kids to Disneyland is around $200,000.

The “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” star revealed that when he used to host Christmas mornings at the theme park, he enjoyed perks that made everything free, but things have changed since then.

“It’s no longer free, and I only had two kids then,” he said, referring to his 12-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan. “I’m literally at Disneyland at least once a month, and to move around Disney, like — I’m probably spending $200,000 a year at Disney.”

Cannon explained that beyond covering the cost of the park, he also needed to pay for chaperones, hotels, and other expenses.

“Disneyland is expensive already off the top, like, if you [are] trying to stay in the hotel. It’s not how it used to be … you gotta make reservations,” the comedian noted.

On Monday, November 25, Cannon made a stylish appearance at the red carpet premiere of Disney’s “Moana” sequel, accompanied by Brittany Bell and their three children: sons Golden Sagon and Rise Messiah and daughter Powerful Queen.

The family coordinated their outfits in matching green ensembles as they posed together at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.

In photos from the event, the TV host’s sons could be seen rocking matching green vests, pants, and sweatshirts featuring tattoos inspired by Dwayne Johnson’s character, Maui.

Bell wore an elegant green dress while cradling Powerful, who looked adorable in a short green dress with a white flower tucked in her hair.

Cannon completed his look with a green flat-brimmed hat, varsity jacket, beige graphic tee, and cargo pants, flashing a bright smile for the cameras.

In an appearance on the “Ray Daniels Presents” podcast, Cannon spoke on his split from Mariah Carey and shared how he questioned his identity after they tied the knot in 2008.

According to People Magazine, the “Wild ‘n Out” star opened up about the self-doubt that lingered in the shadows of their marriage, confessing that he often wondered if all that he was as an individual was being “Mariah’s man.”

“I didn’t actually really care what the world thought because the perception, you know, that is what it is. People are going to love you one day, hate you the next day,” Cannon explained. “I could care less about that. … But going to myself with that pressure of, ‘Who am I?'”

“I got married in my 20s, you know what I mean? To the biggest star in the world,” he continued.

“My trajectory was here,” he said, gesturing downwards, “and then hers — she’s already in a different stratosphere.”

Back in August, Cannon hinted at mending his broken relationship with Carey, even though it’s been eight years since they finalized their divorce.

In an interview with E! News alongside his “We Playin’ Spades” co-host Courtney Bee, the “Roll Bounce” actor shared his thoughts on the possibility that they’d find their way back to each other, claiming that they “belong together.”

When asked if he’d get back with her, he replied, “Yes, absolutely. Be stupid if I wouldn’t,” but clarified that “she don’t want me.”

To which his co-host Courtney joked, “Yeah, you done left and had like ten kids.”