Just when the chatter surrounding the controversial phrase nepo baby had finally subsided, actor, comedian, and television host Nick Cannon reignited the topic once again when discussing his children’s possible careers.Â
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cannon, who has twelve children with six different women, revealed that he would support his children if they decide to be part of the entertainment industry. The 44-year-old added that although it would be an “almost easy” route for them to take, he would want his children to seek a career where “effort and perseverance” can be seen:
“Out of all my kids, I’m like, if they want to be in entertainment, that’s fine, but that’s almost easy. I want you to do something that’s challenging, go outside of the box, so you can see effort and perseverance and those things, because they’re a nepo baby. There’s advantages to a kid. You’re just like, ‘Oh, this is natural.'”
As the subject shifted to why Cannon enjoys watching his children participate in things that aren’t industry-related, such as sports, he admitted it was because these activities force an individual to work hard to obtain success.
Further in the discussion, Cannon claimed that these activities will help his children learn “cool principles.” While mentioning that he also wanted a few athletes in the family before concluding that his children could do what they wished to, the Love Don’t Cost a Thing star stated:
“That’s why I love… to see my kids try sports, because it has nothing to do with anything. It literally is however much work you put in, how hard you go, that’s how you’ll succeed in that space. They can learn all of those cool principles through having fun with their friends. I’m hoping for a few athletes. I hope I can be that dad on the sidelines somewhere rooting for them. But, again, if they want to be accountants or equestrians I don’t care.”
This isn’t the only time Cannon has been candid about supporting his children. Earlier this month on The Jason Lee Podcast, Cannon shared that he wasn’t worried about protecting his assets because “every dollar” he makes, which is reportedly $100 million a year, is for his family.
