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Nick Cannon's been through some pretty big projects in his time -- like hosting "America's Got Talent" and "Wild 'n Out" -- although it looks like fatherhood's pretty high up there on his list, too!

The actor and comedian has made plenty of headlines for his relationships with his 12 -- yeah, you read that right, 12 -- children, whom he shares with a total of six partners.

Here's a look at the television personality's parenting life to see how he's managed to maintain strong relationships with his seriously extended family.

Cannon's first two children are the product of his marriage with Mariah Carey, which kicked off in 2008, three years after they met.

The singer and the actor welcomed -- on the day of their third wedding anniversary, we should add -- twins ... a son named Moroccan and a girl named Monroe, in 2011.

The couple remained together for another three years before splitting up, and they officially finalized their divorce in 2016.

Cannon and Carey have remained on cordial terms ever since their separation, however, and they've established a healthy coparenting dynamic in the years following the end of their marriage.

Cannon didn't exactly sit still after his split with Carey, as he was first linked to model and former Miss Arizona -- and Miss Guam -- Brittany Bell in 2015.

The pair started their family with the birth of their first son, Golden, in 2017, although they went their separate ways shortly afterward.

However, the rapper and the model eventually reconciled, and their daughter, Powerful Queen, arrived in 2020.

The two appeared to break up for the second time after their second child's arrival -- and he fathered a few other kids in the meantime, but more on that later -- although they evidently reconnected at some point, because their second son, Rise, was born in 2022.

Regarding Cannon's on-off relationship with Bell ... well, it turns out he had plenty going on during their breaks -- including a romance with DJ Abby De La Rosa.

While it's unclear as to when those two first met, their lifelong connection was solidified when the radio personality gave birth to twin boys named Zion and Zillion in June 2021.

Cannon and De La Rosa welcomed their first daughter, Beautiful Zeppelin, the following November -- although the couple eventually broke up.

The DJ opened up about her coparenting relationship with the actor on an episode of the "Lovers by Shan" podcast, where she spoke about the "trust" she had developed with the actor over the past few years.

Cannon's paternal journey hasn't been all fun and games, and the actor's dealt with his fair share of tragedy as a parent ... especially when he had to navigate the aftermath of his son Zen's death in December 2021.

The actor shared his late son with model Alyssa Scott, who gave birth to Zen in July 2021 ... their baby boy developed brain cancer and died five months after he was born.

The pair ultimately worked through their loss, and the social media figure announced she was pregnant with their second child in November 2022.

Scott gave birth to the pair's second child, a baby girl named Halo Marie, the following month, and she shared a post on Instagram to let her fans know her late son's "spirit was with us in the room" when Cannon's child arrived, according to People.

We've mentioned three of Cannon's kids who were born in 2022 so far ... and we've still got two more from two different mothers to go!

Let's start off with Bre Tiesi, who the actor met several years before the birth of their son Legendary in June 2022.

The model and her baby daddy have maintained an open relationship, and she claimed she was "happy" with their dynamic in a December 2024 episode of the "Wednesdays" podcast.

Jax Taylor’s tapping out of fathering any future children -- he wants a vasectomy, and his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright’s all for it ... making it clear the man can’t keep it in his pants anyway.

During "The Valley" reunion Tuesday, the father of one explained he's ready for the snip -- and Brittany didn’t miss a beat, saying he desperately needed one or he'd end up with "20 baby mamas!"

The zingers kept flying in front of their shocked faces with Brittany calling Jax "disgusting" and snapping, "I wouldn’t touch that dirty d*** with a 10-inch pole!"

"Love Island USA" star JaNa Craig's friend hinted at some uncomfortable background involving her "terrible, disgusting and disappointing" split from Kenny Rodriguez -- and it's not a good look for him.

JaNa's close friend Charmane Smith alleged Kenny was in the relationship for all the wrong reasons -- and lied about everything -- as she warned followers to check their partners' text messages in a since-deleted post to her Instagram Story Tuesday night.

She cautioned ... "My advice for women in relationships: if you have access – go thru [sic] your man’s phone TODAY. Search keywords like 'I don’t like black women, I thought I would get more money from this, I’m faking this relationship, going on the show would be for clout, I can’t wait to be done w this so I can f**k hella b*tches." She has since gone private on Instagram following the head-turning post.

Cruz Beckham's online tirade against his big brother Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz came on the heels of Brooklyn and Nicola asking the Beckhams to stop attacking them in the media ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... folks from Brooklyn and Nicola's camp reached out to David, Victoria, Romeo and Cruz in the past few weeks, asking them to stop talking to Brooklyn and Nicola if they were going to continue leaking negative stories about them.

We're told Brooklyn and Nicola want to squash the longstanding family feud ... but the problem is, they feel no matter what they do, they get attacked in the press and online.

Paris Hilton made a name for herself through late-night parties and wild nights out ... but now it looks like she's enjoyed settling down a bit over the past few years, as she's fully embraced her life as a mother of two kids.

The reality television personality has welcomed a boy and a girl -- Phoenix and London, respectively -- and she hasn't been shy about showing off her children to her fans and followers over the past few years.

We're going to check out how the entrepreneur started her family and see what she's had to say about motherhood.

Hilton started her family alongside her husband, Carter Reum, whom she married in November 2021 in a lavish ceremony at a private estate in Los Angeles.

The thing is, the couple had been planning to start a family even before they tied the knot ... and she revealed they'd started their IVF journey in January 2021.

The reality television figure opened up about the journey on an episode of the "Trend Reporter With Mara" podcast, which was released that month, and described the IVF process as "tough," according to People.

However, she also claimed the process was "worth it" and credited her now-husband with being "so supportive" of her at the time.

The treatments ended up paying off, because Hilton welcomed Phoenix, who was born via surrogate, in January 2023, although she initially kept her son's birth private.

She explained her decision on an episode of "Today with Hoda & Jenna" and noted, as her life had "been so public," she "just wanted something for me" -- which ended up being her son's arrival!

And hey, she eventually warmed up to sharing her son with her fans, and if the numerous photos and videos featuring Phoenix she's shared on her social media platforms isn't enough proof for ya ... we don't know what is!

On top of that, she's also spoken about the close bond she's developed with her son over the past two years, and she described herself as "obsessed" with her eldest child, whom she described as her "best buddy," in an interview with People.

Remember when we talked about how Hilton went through the IVF process back in 2021? Well, it turns out she'd always had more than one kid on her mind, as she claimed she wanted a "boy and a girl" at the time!

And she definitely got what she wanted, as she welcomed London, who was also born via surrogate, in November 2023.

The reality television mainstay described her life after the birth of her daughter as feeling "so complete" in an interview with People, where she also expressed she was "over the moon" about being a mom-of-two.

3:18 PM PT -- JaNa has responded to Kenny's statement on Instagram in what has become a ward of words. She wrote, "stfu you manipulative liar. You not taking accountability and telling people the type of person you really are is insane to me!! My first statement was me being nice. Do not piss me off"

2:57 PM PT -- Kenny has now broken his silence on the split ... writing on Instagram ... "The past few days have been incredibly difficult. I've been quietly sitting with a lot of emotions and doing my best to process everything privately."

He continued saying, "Breakups are never easy, especially in the public eye. Sometimes, despite how deeply you care for someone, you come to the hard truth that the relationship was not something that could last long-term."

He ends with, "I'll always be grateful for the time we shared and the memories we created. I released this chapter with no ill will, only a hope that JaNa's path forward brings her nothing but happiness."

JaNa Craig is speaking out for the first time following her breakup with Kenny Rodriguez -- and she's not holding back.

"The Love Island USA" star addressed her Instagram followers Tuesday thanking them for love and support ... and took aim at the swirling speculation surrounding their breakup.

She wrote, "Please know that I have seen all the breakup theories and none have matched up to how terrible, disgusting and disappointing it truly is." She went on ... "Discovering that someone you loved isn't who you thought they were and that the relationship you thought you were building hasn't been genuine since day one has been truly devastating."

Fred Durst's ex-wife is making some room in her closet ... by selling her wedding dress from a famous fashion designer.

Limp Bizkit singer's ex, Russian makeup artist Kseniya Durst, is parting ways with her custom-made Vera Wang wedding dress ... and it's on eBay now for $6,916.99.

Sources close to Kseniya tell us she's selling the dress to close out a chapter in her life ... and while she did love Fred, she feels the dress is taking up space in her closet and she wants to find a new owner who will cherish the garment.

Honeymoon bliss ain't happenin' without a big ole' kiss -- just take it from Robin Thicke and April Love Geary who flocked to their honeymoon destination, the two lovebirds can't keep their hands off each other!

Tying the knot back in May, the duo are now consummating their love in Tetiaroa -- a private island in French Polynesia.

April took her modeling skills and stunning looks to the sand -- captioning one of her Instagram posts, "DND 🏝️ honeymooning with my 🍯" -- ain't that funny?!

The Rock’s built a career on many things, but being a dad to three daughters is his rock-solid gig -- even if it means enduring a makeup meltdown that’ll go down in family history!

Dwayne shared a hilarious IG clip of his daughters going rogue with some eccentric makeup that somehow made its way across his bald head. And if his expression didn’t say it all, his caption made it clear -- he regretted every second of letting them have free rein.

Dwayne called it a decision he'd look back on and say, "What the %#$@ was I thinking??" But he tried to roll with it, saying he’s got a big heart and clearly a lot of canvas for his little artists to get creative on.

And boy, did they get creative -- but clearly, they hadn’t quite figured out blush, contour, or shade matching, 'cause Dwayne ended up looking like a walking canvas of purple.

A casual stroll, a swanky dinner, and now TMZ can reveal Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau wrapped it up with cozy drinks on a terrace -- a really long hangout session for two A-listers ... but sure, they're totally "just friends."👀

Yep, it’s the hangout that keeps on giving, and TMZ’s got every moment. Check this video -- Justin was looking every bit the ladies' man, arm practically welded to Katy’s waist as they left Montreal’s Taverne Atlantic ... with sources telling us they enjoyed some drinks on the terrace.

If that doesn’t scream romance, then we don't know what does. Whiskey is on the menu at the Atlantic ... but we're told when Katy first ordered a Jack and Coke, she quickly found out they don’t sell much American liquor in Canada due to the new tariffs ... so she ordered Crown Royal Canadian whiskey instead.

The terrace tête-à-tête capped off a whirlwind few hours that, as TMZ told you, started with a scenic park stroll.

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas appear to finally be confirming their rumored romance ... because they went on a weekend getaway together -- and they were holding hands!!!

Tom and Ana escaped to Vermont after going to an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium in London ... arriving early Saturday in the quaint town of Woodstock.

The 'Mission Impossible' star and 'Ballerina' actress did a lot of couple-y things in town ... they drove through a National Park, went shopping and then stopped for ice cream.

Katy Perry is saying "bon appétit" to Justin Trudeau ... as the pair was seen chowing down at a swanky restaurant in Montreal.

In new footage -- obtained by TMZ -- the pop star and former Canadian Prime Minister were seen dining together Monday night at Le Violon.

Katy appears interested in what Trudeau has to say, leaning in across the table during what looks like a thoughtful conversation.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau sent tongues wagging with that dinner sighting last night ... but according to the chef who served them, the pair seemed to be just kicking it as pals!

Danny Smiles, co-owner and co-executive chef of Montreal's Le Violon, spilled to TMZ that despite looking good together, there was no PDA and he didn’t get any dating vibes from Katy and Justin ... just two friends enjoying a meal.

Danny tells us they went for the chef’s tasting menu, which means he served up a feast -- lobster, tuna, lamb gnocchi, beef tartare -- all served up with classic Montreal flair.

Trisha Paytas has been through plenty of interesting experiences throughout her career as a media personality ... and ya gotta imagine becoming a mother's way up on the list!

The podcast host is a proud mom to two daughters and a son with her husband, Moses Hacmon.

Here's a look at the lives of the media personality's three children, as well as the reasons why she chose their names.

Paytas' eldest daughter, Malibu Barbie, was born in October 2022, which came as a shock to the social media figure, as she'd previously dealt with fertility issues.

The media figure opened up about her daughter's name in a Q&A video she shared on her YouTube account the same month, where she said she'd "always loved" the word Malibu and felt as if it would be a great name for a kid.

She then suggested Barbie as a middle name for her first baby as she felt it would be "the cutest name ever."

Paytas has also credited the birth of her daughter with inspiring her to place more of an emphasis on her mental well-being, and she said in an interview with Elle she'd "been putting in a lot of work to control my emotions" after becoming a mother.

The YouTube star's fans didn't have to wait too long for another big announcement about her family, because she revealed her second pregnancy, sharing a post on her Instagram account in October 2023.

She gave birth to her second daughter, Elvis, the following May, and her middle child's been featured in plenty of her YouTube photos and Instagram posts.

Oh, and get this ... Paytas actually gave her fans a bit of foreshadowing about her children's names in a video that she shared all the way back in 2011!

She reposted the video on her Instagram account following her second daughter's arrival, and although it's worth mentioning she was banking on having a boy named Elvis and twin girls named Malibu and Barbie, it looks like she got what she wanted one way or another!

Paytas announced she was planning to add a third child to her family during a March 2025 episode of her "Just Trish" podcast, where she showed off images of her baby's sonogram.

She welcomed her third child four months later ... she gave birth to a boy they named Aquaman -- his middle name is Moses, from his father.

The YouTube star opened up about the unorthodox name choice on another episode of "Just Trish" and claimed she'd originally thought about naming her child Water, as her husband's "whole philosophy was, 'We're just water.'"

Nathan Fillion hit pause on set life ... and hit play on a real-life love story at The Happiest Place on Earth -- Disneyland!

The actor was spotted packing on the PDA with actress Tania Raymonde -- sneaking in smooches and looking very head over heels as they strolled through the California theme park.

It wasn’t just the kissing -- the 54-year-old and 37-year-old were glued at the hip, strolling arm-in-arm and fully leaning into that honeymoon-phase magic. Mickey and Minnie could never.

Sydney Sweeney is turning up the summer heat ... riding a Sea-Doo with a new muscular man holding her waist.

The actress was all smiles Friday during her thrilling ride -- grinning ear to ear with her unidentified hunk in tow.

Safety came first for the cuddly duo, both rocking life vests as they zipped across the water.