Mariah Carey's Twins Are All Grown Up! Moroccan and Monroe Nearly Her Height in New Photos

Can you believe how quickly time flies? It honestly feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the birth of Mariah Carey’s adorable twins, Moroccan and Monroe. But a recent Instagram post from the pop legend herself has us all doing a major double-take – her kids are practically towering over her now! Posted just this past Thursday, September 10th, these rare family snapshots show the now 15-year-old Moroccan and Monroe Cannon standing almost shoulder-to-shoulder with their iconic mom.

Mariah, who's 57, shared the delightful photos from what looked like a super fun outing to the Arte Museum in New York City. In one picture, she's absolutely beaming, flanked by her children, both of whom have clearly hit their growth spurts. It’s a genuine moment that captures just how much her 'dem babies,' as she famously calls them, have grown since their arrival back in April 2011. You really get a sense of their budding personalities too, with Monroe striking a pose and Moroccan looking cool and confident beside his mom.

It's no secret that Mariah holds her role as a mother above all else, despite her glittering career. She's always been very intentional about protecting her kids from the relentless spotlight. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar back in July 2025, she candidly spoke about her approach to parenting. She emphasized the importance of letting them truly be themselves, allowing them to explore and figure out who they are without the immense pressure that often comes with growing up in a celebrity family. That dedication clearly shines through in their happy, relaxed demeanour.

Of course, a big part of that balanced upbringing comes from her strong co-parenting relationship with ex-husband Nick Cannon, 45. The two, who were married from 2008 to 2014, have consistently shown an admirable united front for their children. Nick himself gushed about Mariah in a May 2026 appearance on the 'Club Shay Shay' podcast, calling her a 'superwoman' and highlighting how well their kids get along with all of their many siblings. And if you need more proof of their playful family dynamic, just a few months before that, in November 2025, Monroe even jokingly called her siblings 'annoying' in an Instagram Stories post – you know, in that loving, older-sister kind of way.

Seeing Moroccan and Monroe so grown up, nearly matching their mother's stature, truly underscores the passage of time. It's a sweet reminder that even pop icons experience the universal joy (and a little bit of shock!) of watching their children blossom into young adults. Mariah Carey, the ultimate diva, is clearly thriving not just on stage, but even more so in her most cherished role: being a mom.