AJ McLean’s ex-wife, Rochelle DeAnna McLean Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Divorce, Career

Rochelle DeAnna McLean is a multifaceted personality known for her early work as a makeup artist, hairstylist, model, and dancer.

She gained wider public recognition through her long-term marriage to Backstreet Boys member A.J. McLean, and later through her transition into roles as a lactation educator and business owner with her boutique, Babies in Bloom.

Profile

• Full name: Rochelle DeAnna McLean (née Karidis)
• Date of birth: October 7, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
• State of origin: Arizona
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Makeup artist, hairstylist, dancer, model, board‐certified lactation educator, perinatal educator, entrepreneur
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (approx. 170 cm)
• Parents: Perry Karidis Sr. (father), Alycia P. (née Browne) (mother)
• Siblings: Two older brothers (Perry Jr. and Andre) and one younger sister (Priscilla)
• Spouse: Former spouse A.J. McLean (married December 17, 2011; divorce finalized January 1, 2024)
• Children: Two daughters—Elliott McLean (formerly Ava; born 2012) and Lyric McLean (born 2017)
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Ethnicity: Mixed American heritage including Maya Mexican-American, Irish, Greek, Sicilian, Jewish, French, and Middle Eastern ancestry
• Net worth: US$30 million

Early Life and Education

Rochelle McLean is now 44 years old. She was born on October 7, 1981, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Her parents are Perry Karidis Sr., who worked as a key grip and producer for commercials and music videos, and Alycia P. (née Browne).

She has two older brothers (Perry Jr. and Andre) and a younger sister named Priscilla. Raised briefly in Phoenix before relocating with her family to Santa Clarita, California, around age eight, her upbringing reflects a diverse cultural heritage including Maya Mexican-American, Irish, Greek, Sicilian, Jewish, French, and Middle Eastern roots.

She later attended Paul Mitchell The School, attending two trade schools to train professionally as a makeup artist and hairstylist.

Personal Life

Rochelle McLean first crossed paths with A.J. McLean in 2008 while working as a waitress in Los Angeles—even then, she admitted she didn’t initially recognize him. Their romantic relationship began in 2009, and A.J. proposed to her on his 32nd birthday during a solo performance in Las Vegas in January 2010.

The couple wed on December 17, 2011, in a gothic-themed ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They became parents to two daughters—Elliott, born in 2012 (originally named Ava and renamed in 2021), and Lyric, born in 2017.

Rochelle was known to have supported A.J. throughout his recovery from addiction and even assisted in launching his cruelty-free vegan nail polish line, Ava Dean, naming shades after family members. In March 2023, the couple announced a trial separation, citing the need for personal growth and addressing unresolved trust issues.

Their divorce was finalized on January 1, 2024, which they announced was made “with deep love and respect,” and emphasized their focus on co-parenting and friendship moving forward.

Career

Rochelle initially built her career as a makeup artist, hairstylist, dancer, and model—working with private clients, editorial shoots, and maintaining a strong presence on social media. Later, she transitioned into roles embracing maternal health and education: she became a board-certified lactation consultant and perinatal educator, and is the founder and owner of Babies in Bloom, a boutique focused on products and parental education.

Net Worth

Rochelle McLean’s net worth is estimated at around US$30 million, accrued through her beauty career and brand partnerships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rochelle_deanna

Filmography

Rochelle appeared in several music videos:

• Florida Georgia Line’s “God, Your Mama, and Me” featuring the Backstreet Boys
• Backstreet Boys’ “No Place”
• A.J. McLean’s solo video “Boy and a Man” (2019)