Alyssa Scott is back in the spotlight after recently making headlines for publicly calling out the father of her two children, Nick Cannon, for reportedly not having seen their daughter Halo for more than a month.
In addition to her affiliation with Cannon, Scott is a professional model and has a huge following on social media with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram.
According to People, she launched her modeling career as a teenager. She initially rose to prominence after appearing on Wild ‘N Out, a comedy sketch show hosted by Nick Cannon. Apart from this, not much is known about her early career and family.
Apart from her work life, Alyssa Scott is a mother of three. She has a daughter, Zeela, from a previous relationship, and two kids with Nick Cannon, son Zen and daughter Halo Marie. Zen died at the age of just five months in December 2021 after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
Scott, 31, recently shared a clip of Cannon’s appearance on the Tea Time podcast with Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday on her Instagram story. During the episode, Nick Cannon made a joke that he would insure his reproductive organs for $10 million.
"I had to insure my most valuable assets, Because you hear about like all these different celebrities insuring their legs … so I was like, ‘Hey, well, I got to insure my most valuable body part.'" He told Entertainment Tonight.
But Alyssa Scott didn’t seem particularly amused by the joke, which she addressed on her Instagram, saying:
"Ha ha haaa Funny. Any plans on seeing your child? It’s been over a month, But good to know she’ll get some of your [money] if anything happens to your balls smh."
More about Alyssa Scott and Nick Cannon’s relationship and children
Alyssa Scott and Nick Cannon’s relationship first made headlines in 2021 after she shared news that they were expecting a child together. Zen Mina Bonn, July 2021. Zen was at first considered healthy, but eventually passed away five months later following a diagnosis of brain cancer.
Child’s death devastated both parents, and Cannon has publicly lauded Scott for her grace and bravery during Zen’s illness and death.
"Zen's mom, Alyssa, was just the strongest woman I've ever seen. Never had an argument, never was angry. Was emotional when she needed to be but always the best mom, and continues to be the best mom." He remarked.
Alyssa Scott and Cannon welcomed their second child, a daughter named Halo Marie Cannon, in December 2022. Her birth nearly coincided with the one-year anniversary of Zen’s death, and Scott said she went through a life-changing experience and felt Zen’s presence in the room when Halo was born.
Nick Cannon, 44, shares 12 kids with several different women, including pop star Mariah Carey, and models Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Bre Tiesi, and LaNisha Cole.
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