Jesse McCartney Biography: Songs, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Movies, Wife, Children, Height, Tour

Biography

Jesse Abraham Arthur McCartney is a creative American singer, songwriter, and actor born on April 9, 1987, in Ardsley, New York.

Rising to fame as a teen pop star in the early 2000s, he gained recognition with his debut album, Beautiful Soul (2004), featuring the hit single of the same name.

McCartney began his career as a child actor, appearing in TV shows like All My Children, and was a member of the boy band Dream Street before pursuing a solo music career. Known for his smooth vocals and pop-R&B style, he has released six studio albums, including hits such as “Leavin’” and “How Do You Sleep?”

He has also written songs for other artists, including co-writing Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love.” McCartney continues to perform, act, and engage with fans through his music and appearances in film and television.

American actor and singer
Jesse McCartney
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jesse Abraham Arthur McCartney
Stage Name:	Jesse McCartney
Born:	9 April 1987 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Ardsley, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Ardsley High School
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Scott McCartney, Ginger McCartney
Siblings:	Timothy McCartney, Lea Joyce McCartney
Spouse:	Katie Peterson ​(m. 2021)​
Girlfriend • Partner:	Katie Cassidy (2004–2007), Sara Paxton (2004–2005), Brenda Song (2007–2008), Hayden Panettiere (2007–2008), Danielle Panabaker (2008–2009), Jasmine Waltz (2009–2010), Eden Sassoon (2011–2012), Danielle Savre (2010), Aubrey O’Day (2008), Maddie Cyrus (undated, rumored), Elisabeth Harnois (2006)
Children:	1
Occupation:	Singer • Actor
Net Worth:	$4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Jesse McCartney was born on April 9, 1987, in Ardsley, New York, USA. He is of primarily European descent, with Irish, English and Scottish ancestry.

She is a Christian. Jesse was born to Scott McCartney and Ginger Sarber McCartney, who supported his early career. His mother managed his involvement in local theatre, and his father assisted with his musical endeavours.

He has two younger siblings: a brother named Timothy “Timmy” McCartney and a sister named Lea Joyce McCartney.

Jesse attended Ardsley High School in Ardsley, New York, where he balanced his education with his early entertainment career. Growing up in a close-knit family in the suburban town of Ardsley, he showed an early interest in the performing arts, beginning with local theatre productions at the age of seven, where he played roles in Oliver! and The King and I.

His talent led to his first professional acting role at age 10 on the soap opera All My Children, where he played Adam “JR” Chandler Jr. from 1998 to 2001. At 12, he joined the boy band Dream Street, which gained moderate success before disbanding in 2002, paving the way for his solo music career.

Career

Jesse McCartney has built a dynamic career across music, acting, and songwriting, showcasing his range as a multifaceted entertainer. He began performing at age seven in local theatre productions in Ardsley, New York, with early roles in musicals such as Oliver! and The King and I.

By age 10, he landed his first professional acting role as Adam “JR” Chandler Jr. on All My Children (1998–2001), earning two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performance. At 12, he joined the teen pop group Dream Street (1999–2002), gaining national attention and music industry experience with the release of a successful debut album and subsequent tour.

McCartney launched his solo music career in 2004 with the release of Beautiful Soul, a platinum-certified pop-R&B album featuring the hit title track, which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. He followed up with Right Where You Want Me (2006) and Departure (2008), the latter marking a stylistic shift toward a more mature R&B sound.

Departure featured chart-topping singles like “Leavin’” (#10) and “How Do You Sleep?” and received critical acclaim. His subsequent albums—Have It All (2010, unreleased), In Technicolor (2014), and New Stage (2021)—explored evolving sounds, blending pop, soul, and electronic elements.

As a songwriter, McCartney co-wrote Leona Lewis’ international smash “Bleeding Love,” which topped the charts in over 30 countries, underscoring his behind-the-scenes talent.

In addition to his music, he has voiced popular animated characters, most notably Theodore in the Alvin and the Chipmunks films (2007–2015), and appeared in TV shows such as Greek and Young & Hungry. In 2020, he reached a new audience as the runner-up on The Masked Singer Season 3, performing as the Turtle.

A seasoned performer, McCartney has toured extensively, both as a headliner and as an opening act for artists like the Backstreet Boys. With recent singles like “Friends” and “Yours,” he continues to resonate with longtime fans while appealing to new ones.

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Personal Life

Jesse McCartney was born on April 9, 1987, making him 38 years old as of June 5, 2025. He is married to Katie Peterson, an American actress and model known for roles in films like Girls Gone Dead and Step Up Revolution.

The couple began dating in 2012 after meeting at a bar where Peterson was bartending. McCartney proposed to her in September 2019 at CUT Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, the site of their first date, and they married on October 23, 2021, in a romantic ceremony at the Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California.

They are expecting their first child, a boy, in August 2025, as announced in February 2025 via a Valentine’s Day-themed Instagram post. McCartney has been married to Katie Peterson and has no divorces. He has no children yet, though he and Peterson are preparing for their first. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall.

His dating history includes several high-profile relationships, primarily from the mid-2000s to the early 2010s, before he settled down with Peterson. Notable ex-girlfriends include Katie Cassidy (2004–2007), an actress known for Arrow and Gossip Girl, with their nearly three-year relationship ending amid rumours of McCartney dating others; Sara Paxton (2004–2005), his Summerland co-star, in a brief romance; Elisabeth Harnois (2006), an actress known for CSI and Adventures in Wonderland, with whom he had a short relationship.

He also dated Brenda Song (2007–2008), known for The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, dated for about a year; Hayden Panettiere (2007–2008), from Heroes and Nashville, linked during McCartney’s “It’s Over” music video, ending in 2008; Danielle Panabaker (2008–2009), known for The Flash, dated for about a year; Jasmine Waltz (2009–2010), a model and actress, in a relationship lasting less than a year.

Jesse dated Eden Sassoon (2011–2012), a beauty and fashion personality and daughter of Vidal Sassoon, in a relatively private two-year relationship; Danielle Savre (2010), an actress, in a rumoured brief fling; Aubrey O’Day (2008), a singer from Danity Kane, in a brief encounter; and Maddie Cyrus (undated, rumoured), a private rumoured romance.

Tabloids often covered McCartney’s relationships due to his teen heartthrob status, but he has maintained a more private personal life since his engagement to Peterson.

Net Worth

Jesse McCartney, an American singer-songwriter, actor, and voice actor, has an estimated net worth of approximately $4 million.

His wealth stems from a diverse career, including his successful music career with hit albums like Beautiful Soul (2004), which went platinum, and singles like “Leavin’,” which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

He also earned a significant income from acting roles in TV shows such as All My Children and Summerland, as well as voice acting in the Alvin and the Chipmunks films and the Kingdom Hearts video games.

Additionally, McCartney has boosted his earnings through songwriting, notably co-writing Leona Lewis’ global hit “Bleeding Love,” and real estate investments, including property transactions in Los Angeles.

Discography

Studio Albums

1. Beautiful Soul (2004) – Platinum-certified, featuring the hit single “Beautiful Soul” (#16 on Billboard Hot 100).
2. Right Where You Want Me (2006) – Peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200.
3. Departure (2008) – Featured hits “Leavin’” (#10 on Billboard Hot 100) and “How Do You Sleep?”.
4. In Technicolor (2014) – Showcased a mature pop-electronic sound.
5. New Stage (2021) – Included singles like “Friends” and “Yours”.

EPs

1. Departure: Recharged (2009) – Expanded version of Departure with additional tracks.
2. The Beautiful Soul Tour (2005) – Live EP from his first headlining tour.
3. Wasted (2018) – Featured the single “Wasted”.

Notable Singles

• “Beautiful Soul” (2004)
• “She’s No You” (2005)
• “Right Where You Want Me” (2006)
• “Leavin’” (2008)
• “How Do You Sleep?” (2009)
• “Shake” (2010)
• “Superbad” (2014)
• “Better with You” (2018)
• “Wasted” (2018)
• “Friends” (2020)
• “Yours” (2021)

Songwriting Contributions

• Co-wrote “Bleeding Love” for Leona Lewis (2007), a global hit reaching #1 in over 30 countries.
• Wrote songs for other artists, though specific credits beyond “Bleeding Love” are less documented.

Filmography

TV Shows

• All My Children (1998–2001) – Played Adam “JR” Chandler Jr., earning two Daytime Emmy nominations.
• Summerland (2004–2005) – Played Bradin Westerly in the drama series.
• Greek (2008) – Guest-starred as Andy in three episodes.
• Law & Order: SVU (2009) – Guest role as Max Matarazzo.
• Young & Hungry (2014–2015) – Recurring role as Cooper Finley.
• The Masked Singer (2020) – Competed as the Turtle, finishing second in Season 3.
• Fear the Walking Dead (2016) – Guest role as Reed.

Acting – Film

• Keith (2008) – Played Keith, a lead role in the indie drama.
• Chernobyl Diaries (2012) – Played Chris.
• Campus Code (2015) – Played Ari.
• 88 (2015) – Played Winks.

Acting – Voice Acting

• Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) – Voiced Theodore.
• Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) – Voiced Theodore.
• Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) – Voiced Theodore.
• Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015) – Voiced Theodore.
• Tinker Bell (2008) – Voiced Terence.
• Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009) – Voiced Terence.
• Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010) – Voiced Terence.
• Kingdom Hearts series (2002–2020) – Voiced Roxas and Ventus in multiple games, including Kingdom Hearts II, Birth by Sleep, and Kingdom Hearts III.

Acting – Stage

• Performed in community theater productions as a child, including Oliver! and The King and I (1994–1997).
• Off-Broadway production of The Biggest Little House in the Forest (1997).

Other Work

• Toured extensively as a solo artist, including headlining the Beautiful Soul Tour (2005) and supporting acts like Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block.
• Appeared in music videos for his own songs and as a guest in others, such as Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love” (2007).
• Contributed to charity singles, including “Come Together Now” (2005) for Hurricane Katrina relief.