AJ McLean’s wife, Rochelle DeAnna McLean is a 43-year-old American make-up artist, and hairstylist. Rochelle’s artistic prowess undoubtedly sets her on the path to success and fame. Even more, being the wife of Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean has further made her a person of public interest.
The $1.2 million worth of artist and mother of 2 is further reckoned to be an occasional actress. Keep reading to find other intriguing details about her.
Meet Rochelle DeAnna McLean
Rochelle was born on October 7, 1981, in the United States of America. At the moment, she is 43 years old. Although there isn’t much information regarding her childhood and family background, it is reported that she was raised in Santa Clarita, California alongside her 3 siblings; Perry, Andre, and Priscilla.
As regards her education, some sources have said that she attended Canyon High School in Anaheim California. She is said to have later enrolled at Paul Mitchell Beauty School where she took a course in cosmetology.
Pertaining to her love life, Rochelle DeAnna McLean is known to be the wife of AJ McLean, a famous American singer, dancer, and member of the pop vocal group ‘Backstreet Boys.’ The duo met in October 2001 and began dating in 2006. On his birthday in 2010, McLean proposed to Rochelle. They later got married on December 17, 2011, at the Beverly Hills Hotel while hosting friends families, and the rest of the Backstreet Boys.
The pair are currently blessed with 2 daughters, Ava McLean (12 years old), and Lyric Dean (7 years old).
Rochelle DeAnna McLean is a Trained Cosmetologist
As captured, AJ McLean’s wife is a cosmetologist having formally studied the craft some years ago. Consequently, DeAnna has worked as a hairstylist and make-up artist for many shows including Project Hollywood and Nick’s Big Show. Furthermore, she has served as a make-up artist and stylist for TV series like Family Jewels (2009), Nick’d Big Show (2009), and Population Suicide (2008).
She is Worth $1.2 Million
Rochelle DeAnna McLean’s net worth is currently estimated at about $1.2 million. She has been able to amass this sum from her career as a makeup artist and hairstylist. Similarly, her husband AJ McLean’s net worth is estimated at $20 million. His money comes from his musical career which he began at a very young age.
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Unpopular Facts About AJ McLean’s Wife
1. She is an Occasional Actress
While it has already been captured that Rochelle DeAnna McLean is majorly a make-up artist and hair stylist, her varied career included a stint as an actress. Some of Rochelle’s movie credits include AJ McLean: Boy and Man (2019), and Backstreet Boys: No Place (2019).
Similarly, her husband is more recognized as a talented singer. However, he has also been featured in a good number of movies. These include Truth or Dare (1986), Sesame Street (2002), and Days of Our Lives (2021).
2. Her Husband Has been Romantically Involved with Other Women in the Past
Prior to meeting with Rochelle in 2002, AJ McLean had been involved with other women. Among these is Marissa Jackson. Marissa happens to be the daughter of former manager Donna Wright and stepdaughter of Johnny Wright; their relationship lasted for six years. AJ later moved on with Amanda Latona of Innosense for two years before calling the relationship off. He was also engaged to singer Sarah Martin in 2002 but they later split citing irreconcilable differences.
3. DeAnna Takes Credit for Assisting Her Husband Overcome Alcohol Addiction
After AJ’s grandmother and stepfather passed in 2001, he began to struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Since it was about the same period he began his relationship with Rochelle DeAnna McLean, she was able to give him the motivation he needed to overcome his addiction while he continued to avail himself of rehabilitation.
AJ described addiction as the hardest thing he has ever had to go through, stating it is something he battles every day. In 2020 he said that he had a relapse at the end of 2019, but was working to stay sober so that get could be a better husband and father.
4. Rochelle DeAnna McLean Announced their Separation in 2023
DeAnna and AJ McLean have said that they are getting separated after about 12 years of their marital relationship. However, McLean has stressed that he and his wife are not getting a divorce. They only plan to mutually separate temporarily so that they can work on themselves with the hope of building a future that is stronger and better.
5. What’s the Truth about Her Daughter’s Gender?
In August 2022, Rochelle DeAnna McLean’s daughter’s name was changed from Ava to Elliot. Although the name Elliot has historically been given to males, females have increasingly been given the name as well in the United States. Moving on, Rochelle has said that it was her daughter’s decision to have her name changed. According to her, the name change has nothing to do with her daughter’s gender. More so, Ava has changed her name quite a few times since she was 5 years old. The mother of 2 also said that she really did not see the harm in respecting her daughter’s desire to be ‘unique.’ Rochelle further notes that it’s a little odd that parents choose names for people they haven’t even met yet and expect them to forever identify as that person.
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