Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey have been divorced since 2016, but the pair still maintain a cordial relationship. Time and again, the rapper has spoken highly of his ex-wife and their relationship during interviews — a testament to their bond. Recently, the father of 12 recalled one of the most difficult times in his life during their union and how Carey helped him to pull through. Turns out that after Nick Cannon’s lupus diagnosis in 2012, the songstress was instrumental in her ex-husband’s survival.
Emotional Details About Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey’s Marriage Revealed
Cannon hasn’t forgotten the time Carey saved his life. On Wednesday, The Shade Room took to their Instagram page to share a video of Cannon’s interview with Steven Bartlett on The Diary Of A CEO podcast. During the chat, the comedian opened up about the role his ex-wife played following his lupus diagnosis. The television host began by revealing that during that difficult time, Carey was his rock. According to Cannon, he probably wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for how hard the singer went with him and the doctors. After Nick Cannon’s lupus diagnosis, the actor noted that Carey was the perfect help mate, matriarch, mother, and wife.
According to him, at the time, the singer was dealing with the pressure of being “Mariah Carey.” However, she was still loving enough to take on all of Cannon’s problems. The actor explained that, in the end, everything that happened affected their relationship, bringing them closer.
Fans Commend Nick Cannon for His Words
Shortly after The Shade Room shared the post, users took to the comments section to express their thoughts. Some fans commended Cannon for speaking positively about Carey despite everything that happened. One user shared that they loved how Cannon never bashed Carey and how he expressed gratitude for all she did.
Another fan noted that Cannon talking highly of his ex-wife despite not being together showed how much respect he had for her. A third user shared the same thoughts, writing, “He always speaks highly of her.” Other users expressed their desire to see Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey back together. However, that may be wishful thinking as the former lovers have moved on since their divorce.
