Abby De La Rosa Says Nick Cannon Would Call NASA for Son Zillion. That Is How Far Their Support Goes

Abby De La Rosa offered a striking picture of how Nick Cannon shows up for their son Zillion. Her point was simple: when it comes to getting support in place, she believes he will go as far as needed.

Speaking at the HollyRod Foundation’s DesignCare 2026 Gala, sponsored by American Airlines, De La Rosa said her co-parenting dynamic with Cannon works because each of them understands their part. She described him as someone carrying many responsibilities and running what she framed as a huge operation, but said that has not stopped him from backing their son in a major way.

Her example was memorable. If Zillion, who she also calls Zilly, wanted to go to the moon, De La Rosa said Cannon would be ready to get NASA involved and help make it happen. Beneath the joke was a serious point about resources, effort and follow-through.

De La Rosa said Zillion receives top-tier therapies and other support because of Cannon’s involvement. She said the strength of their arrangement comes from knowing their roles, leaning into what each parent does best and building the kind of community and environment where Zillion can thrive.

De La Rosa shares twins Zion and Zillion, 4, and daughter Beautiful, 3, with Cannon. Cannon is also father to twins Monroe and Moroccan, 13, with Mariah Carey; Golden Sagon, 8, Powerful Queen, 4, and Rise Messiah, 2, with Brittany Bell; Legendary Love, 2, with Bre Tiesi; Onyx Ice, 2, with LaNisha Cole; and Halo Marie, 2, with Alyssa Scott. Cannon and Scott’s son Zen died at 5 months old in 2021.

What they have said about Zillion’s diagnosis

Cannon and De La Rosa publicly shared Zillion’s autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in April 2024, marking World Autism Day. In the message they posted together, they said their son had recently been diagnosed with ASD and described him as a child whose way of experiencing life teaches them something new every day.

They also connected his diagnosis to a wider message about acceptance. In that same post, they said their family wanted to embrace other families facing similar challenges and encourage greater understanding and compassion.

The wording they used made clear that they see Zillion’s qualities as central to who he is. They described him as full of love, strength and brilliance, and said they feel blessed to care for him.

Cannon expanded on that view at the gala. He said Zillion feels like a superhero to him and spoke about his son as someone who exists in a different realm, noticing things other people do not and communicating in ways that leave him amazed. Cannon said being around Zillion fills him with joy.

A bond Cannon says stands apart

Cannon also reflected on what makes his relationship with Zillion distinct. While acknowledging that he has a large family, he said there is a connection between him and Zillion that feels unlike any other.

Taken together, his comments and De La Rosa’s sketch out a parenting partnership focused on practical support as much as emotion. De La Rosa emphasized therapies, structure and a strong environment. Cannon emphasized wonder, joy and the feeling that his son experiences the world in his own remarkable way.

That combination helps explain why her NASA line landed so clearly. It was not just a playful exaggeration about a trip to space. It was her way of saying that when Zillion needs something, she trusts Cannon to move mountains, or at least start making calls.

For parents speaking publicly about autism, that kind of message can resonate. In De La Rosa’s version of the story, the goal is not to present a perfect family. It is to show what it looks like when two parents understand their strengths, use the help available to them and keep the focus on helping a child flourish.

Why space becomes a big childhood obsession

Space is one of those interests that can grab a child fast. It mixes giant ideas, strange images, big machines and questions that adults cannot fully answer either. Planets, rockets, black holes and the idea of life beyond Earth all give children room to imagine while also learning real science.

That kind of interest can be genuinely useful. It often encourages reading, problem solving and asking better questions. A child who loves space may also end up enjoying maths, drawing, building, coding or storytelling, because the subject naturally crosses into lots of skills. For parents, the main thing to know is that a strong interest is not something to shut down just because it seems intense. It can be a route into learning.

Easy ways to support it without spending much

Support does not have to mean expensive trips or specialist equipment. A library card, a clear night sky and a bit of time can go a long way. Children can start by learning the Moon’s phases, spotting bright planets, or keeping a simple sky journal with drawings and questions.

At home, basic experiments work well. A torch and a couple of balls can help explain day and night, shadows and eclipses. Cardboard, paper and building blocks can turn rocket ideas into hands on play. Science museums, planetariums and local stargazing groups can also be good options if there is one nearby.

If a child asks advanced questions, it is fine not to know the answer. Looking things up together can be more helpful than pretending.

Turning curiosity into something lasting

A space obsession does not have to lead to one dream job. It can open the door to many paths, including engineering, medicine, design, computing, teaching and media. Children often benefit from hearing that exploration depends on lots of different kinds of people, not only those who travel into space.

Practical support means following the child’s lead while keeping pressure low. Offer books at the right level, encourage projects they can finish, and praise effort more than talent. If the interest fades, that is normal. If it sticks, look for clubs, school activities or online learning from trusted educational sources. The best support is usually simple: take the questions seriously, make room for wonder, and help turn excitement into a habit of learning.