This news shocked Backstreet Boys fans: Singer AJ McLean (45) has separated from his wife Rochelle (41) after 12 years of marriage. However, both hope for a reconciliation – mainly because of their two daughters Elliott (10) and Lyric (6).
The other Backstreet Boys are also married and have families. This is how the band members live today.
The youngest Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter (43) has been married to his wife Lauren, a fitness trainer, for nine years. They have three children – Odin (7), Saoirse (4) and Pearl (2). He had his wedding filmed for the reality show I Heart Nick Carter. At the end of 2022, his brother Aaron Carter, who was also a successful musician, died at the age of 34.
The oldest Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson (51) has been married to his wife Kristin since 2000. He met her in 1992 when they both worked at Disney World. They have two sons: Mason (15) and Max (9).
Brian Littrell (48), Kevin Richardson’s cousin, has been married to Leighanne since 2000, and their son Baylee (20) is now a successful country musician himself. Littrell is a devout Christian who has released a solo album of Christian music.
Singer Howard Dorough (49) has been married to his wife Leigh since 2007 and they have sons James (14) and Holden (10). He, too, is a devout Christian, married in a traditional Catholic ceremony in his birthplace, Orlando, Florida.