Mariah Carey Reveals Her Thoughts on Twins Roc and Roe Pursuing Careers in Entertainment (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Mariah Carey performs with her kids Moroccan and Monroe in December 2022.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Mariah Carey (C) performs onstage with Moroccan Cannon (L) and Monroe Cannon (R) during her “Merry Christmas To All!

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Mariah Careyhas thoughts about her twinsMonroe and Moroccan, 13, working in the entertainment industry.In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the R&B icon, 55, discussed whether or not she’d be open to them pursuing careers in the field.“I think they’re both very talented and smart, and if they want to pursue having a life as an entertainer, then I think they should,” says Carey of her two children, whom she shares with ex-husbandNick Cannonand who have been performing at her Christmas shows.She adds, “It’s a hard kind of life, but they seem to really love performing, so I’m happy for them.“Mariah Carey with her kids Moroccan and Monroe in New York City in December 2023.Kevin Mazur/WireImage for MCOn Wednesday, Dec. 25, Careyshared a series of cute snapsonInstagramwith Monroe and Moroccan as they celebrated Christmas.The family of three smiled together with Santa Claus in front of a glowing Christmas tree.While Carey’s two kids opted for sweats and pajamas during the celebration, the “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hitmaker sported a red velvet gown and white fur coat.“Merry Christmas!!! ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄,” she captioned her post.Mariah Carey and her kids Moroccan and Monroe in December 2022.James Devaney/CBSOn Tuesday, Dec. 10, Carey shared a video onInstagramfeaturing Monroe and Moroccan presenting her with a large bouquet of flowers during herRaleigh, North Carolina, concert on Monday, Dec. 9.The twins appeared in front of the crowd of concertgoers after a man came on stage and said, “I don’t mean to interrupt you, but I just want to let y’all know we’re going to give her flowers tonight because we just found out ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100. Make some noise for the queen of Christmas.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Mariah Carey performs in Highland, California in November 2024.Kevin Mazur/GettyRecently, Carey alsorevealed to PEOPLEthat she has no plans to stop doing her Christmas shows any time soon — but she might make some changes.“It’s probably something that I’ll always do. I just need to schedule it a little bit differently because this year I’d gotten sick just from being out there too long,” she said aftercanceling three recent shows while recovering from the flu.Carey also said she was not “sick of” Christmas music yet.“I’m in Aspen, and right now ‘Oh, Santa’ is playing over the speakers, and I’m like, ‘I guess I’m not sick of it,’” she said.

Mariah Careyhas thoughts about her twinsMonroe and Moroccan, 13, working in the entertainment industry.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the R&B icon, 55, discussed whether or not she’d be open to them pursuing careers in the field.

“I think they’re both very talented and smart, and if they want to pursue having a life as an entertainer, then I think they should,” says Carey of her two children, whom she shares with ex-husbandNick Cannonand who have been performing at her Christmas shows.

She adds, “It’s a hard kind of life, but they seem to really love performing, so I’m happy for them.”

Mariah Carey with her kids Moroccan and Monroe in New York City in December 2023.Kevin Mazur/WireImage for MC

Mariah Carey Says She Is ‘So Grateful’ for Christmas Tour

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On Wednesday, Dec. 25, Careyshared a series of cute snapsonInstagramwith Monroe and Moroccan as they celebrated Christmas.

The family of three smiled together with Santa Claus in front of a glowing Christmas tree.

While Carey’s two kids opted for sweats and pajamas during the celebration, the “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hitmaker sported a red velvet gown and white fur coat.

“Merry Christmas!!! ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄,” she captioned her post.

Mariah Carey and her kids Moroccan and Monroe in December 2022.James Devaney/CBS

CBS presents MARIAH CAREY: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!, a new two-hour primetime concert special from the Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey, broadcasting Tuesday, Dec. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured (L-R): Santa Claus and Mariah Carey. Photo: James Devaney/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Carey shared a video onInstagramfeaturing Monroe and Moroccan presenting her with a large bouquet of flowers during herRaleigh, North Carolina, concert on Monday, Dec. 9.

The twins appeared in front of the crowd of concertgoers after a man came on stage and said, “I don’t mean to interrupt you, but I just want to let y’all know we’re going to give her flowers tonight because we just found out ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100. Make some noise for the queen of Christmas.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Mariah Carey performs in Highland, California in November 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Mariah Carey performs onstage during her Christmas Time Tour Kick Off at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel on November 06, 2024 in Highland, California.

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Recently, Carey alsorevealed to PEOPLEthat she has no plans to stop doing her Christmas shows any time soon — but she might make some changes.

“It’s probably something that I’ll always do. I just need to schedule it a little bit differently because this year I’d gotten sick just from being out there too long,” she said aftercanceling three recent shows while recovering from the flu.

Carey also said she was not “sick of” Christmas music yet.

“I’m in Aspen, and right now ‘Oh, Santa’ is playing over the speakers, and I’m like, ‘I guess I’m not sick of it,’” she said.

source: people.com