Mariah Carey delighted fans this holiday season with a rare Christmas photo featuring her and her 14-year-old twins, Moroccan “Roc” Cannon and Monroe “Roe” Cannon — whom she shares with ex-husband Nick Cannon.
The festive snapshot offers a warm family moment from the Queen of Christmas herself, capturing the teens standing alongside their mother and reflecting just how much they’ve grown.
Carey Rarely Shows Her Two Children
In the Instagram post shared Friday, December 26, Carey — dressed in a vibrant red holiday dress — beamed next to Moroccan and Monroe, both of whom are now roughly as tall as their mom, a detail that’s drawn plenty of reactions online.
The holiday-themed photo also included coordinated cozy sweaters and smiles that underscore the joy of the season for the musical icon and her children.
The twins, born on April 30, 2011, have long been private figures, but glimpses like this one are treasured by fans who grew up watching Carey’s iconic Christmas classic music video “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Their appearance — nearly as tall as Carey at 56 — highlights just how fast time has flown since their early years in the spotlight.
Though Carey and Nick Cannon were married from 2008 to 2016, they have remained committed co-parents, sharing joyful and meaningful moments with Moroccan and Monroe even as their lives have taken different paths.
Cannon, who is a father to 12 children with multiple partners, has also shared holiday photos with the twins and their younger siblings on social media this season.
Fans responded enthusiastically to Carey’s holiday post, applauding the rare family moment and praising how natural and joyful the scene felt.
Fans React
Many comments noted the twins’ height — a visible sign of their transition into teenage years — and expressed admiration for Carey’s ongoing connection with her children.
”Wowww, how long was I asleep that these kids grew up and are already this big !?” one user wrote.
Another added, “I was just wondering the same thing!! Like woah! Weren’t they just 6 the other day?”
Other noticed the twins matching sweaters. They both had sweaters from Carey’s iconic hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
“I love you your kids are wearing your merch,” they wrote.
Carey’s holiday season has been a busy one.
In addition to sharing this heartwarming family photo, she just wrapped her “Christmastime in Las Vegas” residency at Park MGM and continues to be a leading figure of the festive music scene.
I’ve Always been a HUGE FAN of hers. Her children are just as beautiful 🎄🎁❄️☃️ I’m glad their all doing good.
I have always loved her songs, and movies whenever she gets rolls, and I have a crush on her.
The article makes reference to happy and smiling. Roc looks angry and miserable.