Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon | Source: Getty Images
Moroccan Cannon, 14, Turns Heads With Uncanny Resemblance to Dad Nick Cannon in New Pics
A simple carousel of photo booth selfies has sent the internet into a frenzy, and not because of what the already-famous teenager was wearing. It was all about his face.
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On January 17, 2026, Moroccan Cannon, the 14-year-old son of Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey, posted a set of black-and-white selfies to Instagram.
The photos were full of personality, charm, and modern teenage flair. But what fans could not get over was the startling resemblance between him and his famous father.
The post featured three collages, each made up of four photos taken in a vintage photo booth from boothbybryant, a company known for preserving nostalgic film-style portrait machines across California.
Shot in sepia tones and shadowy hues, the images captured Moroccan in a black hoodie, pulled up over his head with just a sliver of his T-shirt showing underneath.
Two black star stickers adorned his face, which appeared to be pimple patches, a popular new trend among Gen Z and Gen Alpha teens who wear them out with confidence to cover blemishes.
And Moroccan was definitely full of self-esteem, as he served up a full range of expressions, from serious and moody to wide-eyed and goofy. Yet for followers, it all came back to one overwhelming takeaway.
"I thought I was looking at your father's throwback pics lol You are his twin!!" one commenter wrote. Another echoed, "Nick's twin omg [sic]."
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Someone else added, "u look just like your Dad [sic]," while another exclaimed, "nicks whole face omg [sic]." A fan asked, "why is this literally nick 😭?" and another said, "You Are Your Dad's Twin……."
One Instagrammer shared, "Looking more like your dad everyday!!" while another joked, "Mimi's genes fighting for dear life 😭."
But it was his twin sister, Monroe Cannon, who may have summed it up best. "Wait why is it giving dad lookalike," she commented directly on the post.
Here's Moroccan's transformation over the years:
2012
Moroccan Cannon, aged 16 months, is featured in a personal family photo released by Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon on September 17, 2012, in New York, New York. The image was shared in celebration of The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah.
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From the same collection as above, Moroccan Cannon and Nick Cannon are featured in a personal family photo released by Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon on September 17, 2012, in New York
Mariah Carey and her children, Monroe Cannon and Moroccan Scott Cannon, aged 17 months, join host Nick Cannon at the Safe Productions Inc. First Annual Family Day and Kuboo.com Launch at the Santa Monica Pier on October 6, 2012, in California.
2015
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Moroccan Scott Cannon, aged 4, attends the induction of Mariah Carey into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 5, 2015, in Hollywood, California. He is present as his mother is honored with a star on the famous walk.
2017
Mariah Carey and her twins, Moroccan Scott Cannon and Monroe Cannon, both aged 5, arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "The LEGO Batman Movie" at the Regency Village Theatre on February 4, 2017, in Westwood, California.
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Moroccan Scott Cannon, aged 5, arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "The LEGO Batman Movie" at the Regency Village Theatre on February 4, 2017, in Westwood, California.
Moroccan Cannon, aged 6, poses next to his birthday cake at Disneyland on April 30, 2017, in Anaheim, California. He celebrates his "Dem Babies Sixth Birthday Bash" alongside his twin sister Monroe Cannon, hosted by his parents.
2018
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Moroccan Scott Cannon and Monroe Cannon, aged 6, attend Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards with their father, Nick Cannon, at The Forum on March 24, 2018, in Inglewood, California.
2019
Mariah Carey performs onstage with her son, Moroccan Cannon, aged 7, during her "Caution World Tour" at the Fox Theatre on March 5, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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2023
Moroccan Cannon and Monroe Cannon, both aged 12, join their father, Nick Cannon, at the Sugar Factory Times Square Grand Opening on August 11, 2023, in New York City.
2024
Monroe Cannon and Moroccan Cannon, aged 13, celebrate Father's Day with their father, Nick Cannon, in a photo shared on June 16, 2024. | Source: Instagram/monroecannon
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2025
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2026
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Moroccan Cannon, aged 14, poses in a photobooth in a social media post shared on January 17, 2026. | Source: Instagram/moroccancannon
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Moroccan Cannon, aged 14, poses in a photobooth in a social media post shared on January 17, 2026. | Source: Instagram/moroccancannon
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