AJ Michalka Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Sister, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies, Career

Amanda Joy Michalka, known professionally as AJ Michalka, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and musician best known as one half of the musical duo Aly & AJ alongside her older sister Aly Michalka.

She has built a career in acting, voice work, and music, with notable roles in television series like The Goldbergs and Schooled, and voice acting as Catra in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Amanda Joy Michalka
• Stage Name: AJ Michalka
• Born: April 10, 1991
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Torrance, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Musician
• Height: 1.67 m
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mark Michalka and Carrie Michalka
• Siblings: Aly Michalka
• Spouse: Josh Pence
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Amanda Joy Michalka was born on April 10, 1991, in Torrance, California, United States. She was raised by her parents, Mark Michalka (who owns a contracting company) and Carrie Michalka (a musician who performed with the Christian rock band JC Band).

She grew up with one older sister, Aly Michalka, who is also an actress and musician. Her parents are divorced. She has German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry.

She was raised as a Christian and homeschooled for part of her childhood. She briefly lived in Seattle and Milwaukee as a young child. She started acting and performing at age five, mostly in church play productions, and played numerous musical instruments as a child.

Career

AJ Michalka began her career as a child model and actress, appearing in commercials and guest roles on television shows like Passions and Birds of Prey. She formed the musical duo Aly & AJ with her sister in 2004, releasing their debut album Into the Rush in 2005 under Hollywood Records. They followed with Insomniatic (2007) and other projects, taking a hiatus before returning in 2017 with new music.

She has acted in films including The Lovely Bones (2009), Secretariat (2010), Super 8 (2011), Grace Unplugged (2013), Weepah Way for Now (2015), and Support the Girls (2018).

She starred as Lainey Lewis in The Goldbergs (2013–2023) and its spin-off Schooled (2019–2020). She voiced Catra in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020) and Stevonnie in Steven Universe. Her work spans music, acting, and voice roles, often collaborating with her sister.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ajmichalka

Personal Life

AJ Michalka is currently 35 years old. She is in a relationship with actor Josh Pence since August 2017. No past relationships are widely detailed publicly. She has no children. She has been open about her Christian faith, family bonds, and creative passions, often sharing moments with her sister and extended family.

Net Worth

AJ Michalka’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television series like The Goldbergs and Schooled through salaries and residuals; music releases and royalties as part of Aly & AJ including album sales and streaming; voice acting in animated series like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power; film appearances; brand endorsements and modeling early in her career; and other ventures in the entertainment industry including merchandise and collaborations.