Mariah Carey Thinks Ex Nick Cannon's $10 Million Testicle Insurance Is A 'Crass Publicity Ploy' For Irresponsible Parenting: Report
Mariah Carey is not pleased with her ex-husband Nick Cannon's multi-million insurance policy for his testicles, according to a source.
Carey, 55, who shares two children with Cannon, 43, wasn't impressed with his decision to insure his testicles. The "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hitmaker allegedly felt that it was to divert attention from his being an irresponsible father.
"Mariah thinks it's a crass publicity ploy that makes light of Nick's irresponsible approach to parenting!" an unnamed insider told Radar Online.
"She's made it very clear that she doesn't approve of him popping out kids all over Tinseltown," the insider added. "She thinks this new deal is tacky and dumb!"
Carey and Cannon share 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe. Aside from the twins, Cannon has 10 other children from five different women.
Meanwhile, industry sources claimed the move was a PR stunt for his less-than-fertile career.
"The whole idea is to get people talking, making gags about Nick's nuts," an unnamed Hollywood PR expert said. "And right now, it's working."
The stunt was reportedly reminiscent of Betty Grable's $1 million insurance policy for her legs back in the 1940s. At the time, she even joked about it.
"I became a star for two reasons, and I'm standing on them," she said.
Carey also has $35 million insurance policies on her legs, per TMZ. Apparently, leg insurance is popular among Hollywood stars, as Rihanna also insured her legs for $1 million and the late Tina Turner for $3.2 million.
Earlier this month, the "Masked Singer" host signed a deal with soap company Dr. Squatch for "giving my balls the credit they deserve," and he took out an official $10 million insurance policy through the Marsh & McLennan Agency and Momentous Insurance Brokerage, the Los Angeles Times reported.
According to the company, the valuation was based on Cannon's response to its virtual Ball Valuation Tool, assessing the gonads' "size, favorite features and bedroom maneuvers." However, a disclaimer was included in fine print that the quiz was "in no way scientific," and those who take it will reportedly be encouraged to buy soap, the outlet noted.
Carey and Cannon separated in 2014 and finalized their divorce two years later. Aside from his twins with Carey, the father of 12 has three kids with on-again, off-again girlfriend Brittany Bell; a second set of twins and another daughter with Abby De La Rosa; two kids with Alyssa Scott, and one child each with Bre Tiesi and LaNisha Cole.
Cannon and Scott's first child, Zen, passed away as an infant on Dec. 5, 2021, due to a malignant brain tumor. He was five months old. He would have been 3 years old on Sunday. Cannon paid tribute to his late child on Instagram.
"Today is the day we celebrate the life of my little guy Zen Scott Cannon, truly an Angel so every 6/23 is a tough one. But the goal is always to try to turn pain into purpose. I love you Zen. Your light will shine forever, my Son. #ZensLight," he wrote on Instagram, along with a black and white photo of himself smiling while carrying the child in his arms.
