First Photo: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s Babies
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon revealed their six-month-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, for the first time to Barbara Walters on “20/20.”
The twins were born on the couple’s third wedding anniversary, after a difficult pregnancy.
See more photos of Moroccan and Monroe here and at http://www.dembabies.com/.
“I don’t think I understood the enormity and the magnitude of what it really does to your body,” Carey said. “Carrying two babies. Unless somebody’s been through it, it’s difficult to understand what I went through, because my pregnancy was very unique in terms of what happened to me.”
The public never knew about Carey’s long periods of bed rest, false labors and several emergency trips to the hospital.
Carey stressed that she feels blessed and thankful to have her babies, but acknowledged that late in her pregnancy she could barely move or get out of bed by herself.
“I had serious back problems,” she said. “I was afraid I wasn’t going to be able to walk properly again. It was a huge strain.”
She carried the twins to 35 weeks gestation, and her song “Fantasy” was playing in the delivery room when Carey had her C-section.
“They came into the world to a live version,” she said, “and the only reason I wanted it to be the live version is because I wanted them to hear the applause upon entering the world.”
Both Cannon and Carey told Walters they could not be happier with their new family.
“My family gives me everything,” Cannon said. “Unconditional love means…the world to me. I mean, it’s completion.”
“It’s just love,” Carey added. “It’s a beautiful place to be.”
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the babies are beautiful,they look like nick a whole lot…
Posted by: arona | October 21, 2011, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
You and your family are oh so adorable. You make me believe in love again. Oh so beautiful and may God continue to bless you and your family!!!!
Posted by: Carol Durante | October 21, 2011, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm
What a beautiful family, it was worth the wait, Mariah and Nick your babies are so cute, God’s blessings!
Posted by: Marilyn | October 21, 2011, 11:27 pm 11:27 pm
awwwwwwww….soooo cute!
Posted by: S. | October 22, 2011, 12:10 am 12:10 am
In these bad economic times why does ABC feel compelled to show us stories of the very rich, selfish and self-centered?? I’m sure lots of people were impressed with her 6 month olds sitting in a crip propped up in $500 clothes. When was the last time we saw Mariah Carey do anything for the millions of homeless and unemployed people in this country who were the same people who bought all her albums back when she used to actually work in the 90′s. This came across as her way of wanting attention and an opportunity to whine about “how hard it was” to be pregnant. Well considering she can afford the best doctors in the world I don;t think it really relates to the Thousands of women each day that give birth with little or now healthcare.
Way to Go Mariah, you kept up your image of a whining, self indulgent diva!!!!
Posted by: Dave | October 22, 2011, 1:44 am 1:44 am
Babies are beautiful! Where does she come off being such a b@#ch? My husband has liked her forever and she has just proven my point! Get over yourself! Nick seemsm so awesome and you put on him on the spot again. Do you not see what a spoilled DIVA YOU ARE!!!!!
Posted by: becky | October 22, 2011, 1:57 am 1:57 am
Beautiful Family!!! Great story Barbara. Congratulations Mariah and Nick, enjoy dem babies ;0).
Posted by: Marty | October 22, 2011, 2:03 am 2:03 am
Mr. Cannon thank you for praising the teachers, doctors, etc. Those professionals need to be recognized more by society as a whole. I certainly hope your children accomplish getting the Phd you would like them to get.
Posted by: Gloria | October 22, 2011, 2:08 am 2:08 am
IV’E SEEN CUTER,THEY ARE,JUST OK,MY GRANDBABY IS WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY,CUTER THAN THE 2 OF THE PUT TOGHETHER
Posted by: STANLEY | October 22, 2011, 4:13 am 4:13 am
Lovely babies, I love MARIAH, and hello, we might be undergoing a recession but I wanna read about the lives of the rich and famous not about tragedies and stuff! DUH! Go MiMi!!!
Posted by: HotLatino | October 22, 2011, 5:40 am 5:40 am
Wonderful picture of parents and children – now would Barbara Walters please retire?
Posted by: selfemployedindependent | October 22, 2011, 7:34 am 7:34 am
Very nice
Posted by: ali | October 22, 2011, 8:12 am 8:12 am
Am I the only one that notices these babies look white? They look nothing like the supposed father.
Posted by: Sarah | October 22, 2011, 8:57 am 8:57 am
Wow ABC, you presented this article as if the whole freaking world was biting their nails waiting for Mariah to show us her babies. And can we please talk about how she gave birth listening to a live version of HER OWN SONG? Self centered much? Babies are cute and I am glad that mom is healthy, but Jesus, is this really news? My pregnancy was extremely difficult as well and I had to work 40 hour work weeks (up until 38 weeks) to keep my insurance….I will leave it at that.
Posted by: D | October 22, 2011, 9:30 am 9:30 am
What a beautiful story…congrats Nick and Mariah!
Posted by: Gigi | October 22, 2011, 9:42 am 9:42 am
Moroccan and Monroe, which name is the girl’s and which is the boy’s?
The girl looks like her mom, beautiful. The boy looks like Seth Gable, from “Fringe.” Where was Nick when these kids were made?
Posted by: Jiji | October 22, 2011, 10:11 am 10:11 am
Beautiful, What a fairytale come true!! Great fans of both of you, good choice Mariah !
Posted by: Gloria | October 22, 2011, 10:43 am 10:43 am
i think its absolutley wonderful to see something beautiful. no matter if your rich or poor, babies are what makes people smile. and i believe mariah is even more beautiful since she had these babies then she was before. congratulations and i wish you all the best. may God bless you and keep you all the days of your lives.
Posted by: michelle | October 22, 2011, 10:52 am 10:52 am
Both kids will be called “Mo” for short?
Posted by: Jiji | October 22, 2011, 10:52 am 10:52 am
I love her music.Her song in the labor ward did not cause the safe delivery.it is God and people who prayed for her.she should acknowledge God public ly..Her Saving Grace .
Posted by: Ale kerr | October 22, 2011, 11:02 am 11:02 am
Those kids ain’t his…
Posted by: Louie Diaz | October 22, 2011, 11:29 am 11:29 am
Beautiful couples+pretty twins, stay blessed.
Posted by: thuo wanjiku | October 22, 2011, 11:55 am 11:55 am
May God continue to bless you Mariah, Nick, Maroccan & Monroe. I am so happy to see that life is finally turning out the way you deserve Mariah. Lots of love and hope to hear something new from you soon.
Posted by: Virginia | October 22, 2011, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon have beautiful babies. I hope Mariah and Nick raise them very well.
Posted by: Andrew Hudson | October 22, 2011, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
Some of these comments are really out there. To whomever said that they are “white” looking-I would be willing to bet another 6 mos. from now-they will be looking differently. After all her mother is white- & Nick is not that “African” looking Black-more red-bone & white. Believe me that “Black” is going to come through-it is the most dominant. Mariah might not want them to be “too Black” looking. Just saying!
Posted by: Lue Blackwell | October 22, 2011, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
Good luck to these twins because mom and dad sound like they can’t agree on anything (trust, education, goals, to name a few).
Posted by: Darla | October 22, 2011, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Mariah && Nick have some beautiful babies. God bless them. I’ve always been a #1 fan of Mariah. Yeah we might be in a recession && all now but I for one surely don’t want to be reading about it when that’s all you see on T.V With that being said>>>>>> Thanks Mariah for sharing your story!!!!! GOD BLESS.
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Posted by: mzcj | October 22, 2011, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm
Thank God the kids look nothing like Nick Cannon. He and Mariah look so odd together. Glad the kids have Mariah’s complexion.
Posted by: Chris | October 22, 2011, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
Two little cutie pies!
Posted by: Eugenia | October 22, 2011, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm
nick and mariah good luck with moroccan and monore. people need to stopbeingingmean my mother was very lightskin and my father dark skin, guess what iam the same as my mother. beside it you have love in your heart what difference does it make. so all the haters get over it, all of my children were born light and the father were dark.
Posted by: leona | October 22, 2011, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
This world is so negative. Folks always got something negative to say. You know nothing about these people, except what you have heard. Or what they choose to share. When people have good things going on. You never hear about it. The media rush to give you the bad, and the sad stories. You all feed off of it. SMH, the comments hear are stupid. Thats why its so much bullying, and people can’t be satisfied with who they are, because somebody is saying stupid stuff about them. Worry about your own lives, what about your own flaws? More than likely there is a lot of jealousy here. God’s creation is beautiful, in his eyes and thats all that matters.
Posted by: Velesia | October 22, 2011, 6:53 pm 6:53 pm
From the time these two married, I have prayed to God that they would be the exception to Hollywood and that their love/marriage would survive. As for the comment that Mariah is White – she is Black/White mixed. If the beautiful babies are Nick’s, I too would expect their skin tone to darken at least some. Not only from his genes but possibly from her father’s side of the family. It is sad to think that Mariah married a Black man & would prefer her children not be “too Black looking.” They are alive and they appear healthy and she can more than adequately provide for them – what more can a parent ask for? As long as they keep God first, they will be ALRIGHT!
Posted by: Gene | October 22, 2011, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
For some of you people who have posted above about not wanting to hear about the rich and famous and how selfish she is, for one she has given alot of money to different charities another she has earned that right. She worked her way to the top and yes we are the ones who bought her music and so on and so on but that is life all the pro sports and actors and musicians have got money because we have bought tickets to the games, bought tickets to the movies and yes bought their music so what the hell . Also Mariah has a white mother and a black father and she if lighter complected so what is your point. I am not a big fan of hers and no I dont have any money but I am happy for them both. This world needs alot more kinder people in it thats for sure…..
Posted by: Bobbi | October 22, 2011, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
This marriage will never last. There is a palatable distance between these 2 already. You just sense it watching the interview.
Posted by: Dan | October 22, 2011, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
Grinning from ear to ear every time I see this! What a beautiful family! Praying that their love will stand the test of time. Nick surprised me, he seems to be very stable, and very protective of his wife, which is what Mariah needs. Mariah is a survivor, and I am so glad to see that she was able to discover love and joy after all that she has been through. I wish them all the best.
Posted by: aplus32 | October 22, 2011, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
Nick and mariah’s babies are absolutely beautiful! god bless them all!!!!!!
Posted by: jan | October 22, 2011, 8:46 pm 8:46 pm
… best wishes for nick and mariah… you have a beautiful family and great ambitions, i just hope you add God and Jesus into those beautiful babies’ future =)
Posted by: mariah, nick, roc n roe fan | October 22, 2011, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm
Beautiful family! So happy for Mariah and Nick. Do not understand why some dislike Mariah, they don’t even know her. Those of you hating on her should be ashamed of yourselves.
Posted by: Just observing | October 22, 2011, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm
AWESOME!
I don’t think they realize that music can indeed save, or change a life. This is one couple I can see being together forever. I just hope Mariah realize what she’s got in Nick Cannon. It’s obvious he’s a good guy. BEST WISHES FOREVER!
Posted by: Jay | October 22, 2011, 9:55 pm 9:55 pm
For that one person who said my grandchild is cuter then both of them put together, of course your going to say that. i bet to me that their not! so keep your rude comment to yourself.
Posted by: jamine | October 22, 2011, 10:09 pm 10:09 pm
Mariah and Nick, you look so happy. The babies are absolutely beautiful. Congratulations.
God Bless!!!!!
Posted by: Sandra | October 22, 2011, 10:10 pm 10:10 pm
These babies are beautiful!! Did everybody forget that Mariah is bi-racial?.. Babies change so much she looked like a mixed baby when she was younger but look at her now..
Posted by: Lulu | October 22, 2011, 10:13 pm 10:13 pm
I have seen so many rude comments on here about these beautiful babies and what their parents worked so hard for them to have. I live a lower class life but would never but down someone because they spend money on their precious angels. Children are a gift from God. So for all of you who have made your rude comments, you might want to check your heart because you will have. to meet your maker one day. Mariah and Nick I pray a hedge of protection around your family! God bless your all.
Posted by: Christine | October 22, 2011, 11:02 pm 11:02 pm
I am so surprised(especially at the ones of African descent)who say that these kids are white; or Nick should have a DNA test. First of all, you should know that children of African descent are like freaking chameleons; they look one way when they are born and change. Some other races do not know this. And those that date or marry within the black race find this out, and sometimes to their disappointment. My son looked just like those two when he was born, so did I. To say the least, we both do not look like that now. Don’t make comments on something you do not know about.
Posted by: countrygrl | October 23, 2011, 12:18 am 12:18 am
I wish Mariah and Nick the best with there new family life may God bless there life together.
Posted by: Jackie Reid | October 23, 2011, 12:35 am 12:35 am
Beautiful babies…and I like what Nick says at the end. He seems WAY more down to earth than Mariah. Hopefully they will raise them to pay it forward and be kind and caring citizens, not spoiled brats!
Posted by: Christina | October 23, 2011, 12:35 am 12:35 am
Those people critising mariah,stop being jelous,they are blessed after them working hard so just do the same,n by tha,nobody applied 2b born black or white,mark u,the darker the berry….n she aint a racist she wouldnt hv bin married 2 a black,some pple shld stop living in the10th century.God bless u guys.
Posted by: Eunice | October 23, 2011, 1:00 am 1:00 am
The babies are adorable. I just cannot understand some of the hateful things posted here.
Biracial babies comes in all hues and shades of complexions. They may or not darken, so what. They do resemble their dad, look at the noses. All you envious people see is color, wait 6 more months and you will perhaps see complexion changes, and if not so what. You never know what skin complexions lies in Nick’s family. We african Americans know and understand that. They have as much right to continue to be their Mom’s complexion as to be their Dad’s. Because they are biracial don’t means they have to look half and half. People are so silly. Love and Enjoy your babies Mariah and Nick……Pay no attention to jealous people who has never accomplished anything in LIFE. Envy is crueler than the grave…..and by the way be a DIVA if You desire…..it’s your Life, Live it and be Happy…..Enjoy your Money …You’ve Both worked hard and earned it!
Posted by: Chickie | October 23, 2011, 3:36 am 3:36 am
The babies are adorable. I just cannot understand some of the hateful things posted here.
Biracial babies comes in all hues and shades of complexions. They may or not darken, so what. They do resemble their dad, look at the noses. All you envious people see is color, wait 6 more months and you will perhaps see complexion changes, and if not so what. You never know what skin complexions lies in Nick’s family. We Blacks know and understand that. They have as much right to continue to be their Mom’s complexion as to be their Dad’s. Because they are biracial don’t means they have to look half and half. People are so silly. Love and Enjoy your babies Mariah and Nick……Pay no attention to jealous people who has never accomplished anything in LIFE. Envy is crueler than the grave…..and by the way be a DIVA if You desire…..it’s your Life, Live it and be Happy…..Enjoy your Money …You’ve Both worked hard and earned it!
Posted by: Chickie | October 23, 2011, 3:39 am 3:39 am
Oh yes, of course Mariah’s pregnancy was just soooo darn unique compared to everyone else’s, give me a break. And playing her own song during the delivery, talk about self centered.
Posted by: Sue | October 23, 2011, 5:55 am 5:55 am
Ummm ok so you have people questioning their skin tone they look “white”…you have someone else who thinks Mariah may not want her kids to be “too black”. LOL wow people get a grip First off, Mariah is not white she is bi-racial and she is light skinned herslef. When you start mixing races you never know the outcome. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter, as long as they’re born healthy.
Posted by: K2CHI | October 23, 2011, 10:44 am 10:44 am
To me, all babies are beautiful. I can tell you that I’ve seen many babies at the walmart store that I work at, and it doesn’t matter if they’re black, white, asian, indian, mexican, etc, they are all precious!!! Mariah and Nick’s babies are just as precious as all babies that I have seen. I too have a 6 month old, a daughter, but I won’t compare her to anyone elses baby. To me, anyone who compares their baby or grandbaby and claims that their kid is “much cuter” is judging the other baby who doesn’t deserve to be judged based on looks alone! What matters is that all babies love unconditionally. It’s too bad we don’t see that kind of unconditional love from the majority of this world!
Posted by: Andrea | October 23, 2011, 11:06 am 11:06 am
God Bless you Mariah and Nick and those beautiful babies. Wow some of you need not comment if you dont have anything nice to say. Mariah is a great person, from what I remember reading along time ago she helped rasied her sisters kid when her sister could not. All babies are cute it does not matter if they are white, black, mexican, they are all cute. Jealousy rears its ugly head in some of your comments. I wish them the best of luck……..:)
Posted by: Tracy | October 23, 2011, 11:39 am 11:39 am
This was the most beatiful story and what a beatiful family. May God Bless them and May they live happily every after. Thanks for sharing your story.
Posted by: Evelyn | October 23, 2011, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
Don’t worry about the haters! Thanks Nick, I am a kindergarten teacher. Babies are precious!!! Mariah, pregnany is hard, I hear ya. I did it 3 times but not with twins. You go girl!
Posted by: Carole | October 23, 2011, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm
Wow, so many mean comments. I had a miscarriage before having my son at the age of 45 and it was difficult. I had no support from so called friends except my husband. so, all that matters is what goes on between God, you and your spouse. Children bring out whats already in your heart. If you are selfish then it will be all about you. If you are loving, then you will be more loving, etc. All I see are two devoted, loving parents. I pray you guys work together to raise “dem babies” to be good people. Allways in my prayers Mariah and Nick.
Posted by: carmen | October 23, 2011, 10:38 pm 10:38 pm
Nick is right about an education. Look at Jodie Foster, Natalie Portman, or Brooke Shields… Every mother and father should stress the importance of an education. If Roc and Roe have beautiful voices that will be a plus. But an education will help them understand their world and different cultures. A beautiful voice, like Mariah’s, is a gift from God. But the wife and mother Mariah is, is her gift to God. What a blessing Mariah and Nick found each other. They’re sure to create a loving home of encouragement and acceptance for their little boy and girl.
Posted by: Jeannie | October 24, 2011, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm
What beautiful babies Mariah and Nick have! Such blessings! What a beautiful family!
Posted by: debbie | October 25, 2011, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm
What a nice interview! I don’t know if Mariah and Nick will last, but people should wish good instead of focusing on the bad. About the babies are beautiful regardless of their skin color and wealthness. I’m not a fan of them but I like her music. Also i don’t care about their lives, but it’s also good to hear something positive among all the horrible news there is around the world. Don’t need to be mean and jealous of what these people have obtained through their lives. Don’t watch the interview to later write foolish things. She may sound exaggerated about her pregnancy but we don’t know like only I and my family knows about my own pregnancy experiences. At least she’s not doing a reality show like other celebrities. And leave it like that!
Posted by: JULISSA | October 27, 2011, 9:14 am 9:14 am
she treats nick pretty bad, i bet that they dont stay married long.
Posted by: carol | October 29, 2011, 6:55 am 6:55 am
Its 2011 and some of you still are uneducated regarding ethnicity at birth. Alot of Blacks are also very light skinned and white when conceived, even when the parents are dark or brown skinned. For your understanding, go to a local hospital and see for yourself. As long as the babies are healthy, all of this color talk is so 1920′s and irrelevent.
Posted by: God's Creation | November 17, 2011, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm
What would life be without the haters? some of us act as though we are perfect and flawless…and so what if she listened to her own music during her delivery?ya’ll really need to get a life…its her money so stop hatin…congrats mariah n nick…lovely babies!
Posted by: KC | November 18, 2011, 1:46 pm 1:46 pm
them some ugly baybay kids lol:)
Posted by: baby booo | December 16, 2011, 12:44 pm 12:44 pm
Quit haten you haters don’t be mad because they got out and made something of them selves if you don’t like them i’m sure they don’t care because they have plenty of people who do and support them and if you dislike them quit listening and reading about them why would you even look or listen to someone you don’t like anyway. Also you shouldn’t call any babies or children ugly it’s mean and wrong and make’s you a ugly person and GOD does not like ugly. And you make me sick to know that people like you exist. Children are our innocents you should feel ashamed of yourself for even maken such a comment about their BEAUTIFUL BABIES. I will pray for you all. Congrats Mariah And Nick on life, love, success, family, and them BEAUTIFUL BABIES. Not trien to be rude just made me upset for people to comment the way they did on babies
Posted by: Cheryl Gibson | December 29, 2011, 2:16 am 2:16 am
I agree those kids are ugly.
Posted by: Cate | January 2, 2012, 2:14 am 2:14 am
Don’t forget that Nick and Mariah went to a california Fertility Clinic on March 2009 to choose the type of babies AND THEIR BABIES EYE COLOR, HAIR ETC YOU CAN DO ANYTHING WHEN YOU ARE A MULTI MILLIONAIRE.Shyes ten years oldfer than nick and she used to be much darker. so didnt michael jackson as did Rihanna having money allows you to lighten up.
Posted by: roseyoungstewart | January 17, 2012, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm