In a heartwarming display of fatherly pride, Clay Aiken and his 16-year-old son Parker stunned the spotlight at the Broadway debut of ‘BOOP! The Musical’ in New York City.
Clay Aiken and His Son Parker, 16, Look Like Twins During Rare Public Appearance at Broadway Opening.
Clay Aiken is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.
He rose to fame after finishing as the runner-up on the second season of American Idol in 2003.
Born on November 30, 1978, in Thalian Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina, Aiken has released several albums, including 'Measure of a Man' and 'Moonlight'.
His music often features powerful vocals and emotive ballads.
Aiken has also made headlines for his political career, running as the Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district in 2014.
The American Idol alum and his son attended the star-studded premiere of ‘BOOP! The Musical’ in New York City on Saturday night.
Clay Aiken, 46, and his son Parker, 16, made a stylish appearance at the Broadway show’s opening night. The duo wore matching outfits that showcased their striking resemblance to each other.
Aiken opted for a midnight blue turtleneck sweater, beige tweed trousers, and a burnt orange jacket with white pinstripes. His son, on the other hand, paired his classic black suit with a fun and fresh black-and-white printed dress shirt.
The two were joined by Grammy-winning producer David Foster, who composed the music for the Broadway show, at one point. David, 75, is also Parker‘s uncle.
Aiken welcomed his son with Jaymes Foster, David‘s sister, whom he has been raising as a single father since Parker was born via in vitro fertilization.
Clay Aiken was born on November 30, 1978, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
He is the youngest of four children to Fern and Jerry Aiken.
His father was a textile worker, and his mother was a credit union employee.
Clay has two older siblings, Kristi and Kelly, and an older brother, Charlie.
The family moved frequently during Clay's childhood due to his father's job.
In December, Aiken spoke about his experience as a father, describing it as ‘happy and heartbreaking at the same time.’ He expressed pride in watching Parker grow into a responsible young man. However, he also acknowledged that it’s hard to see his son change from a child to an almost adult who doesn’t need him as much.
Clay Aiken, the American singer and former 'American Idol' contestant, has led a multifaceted personal life.
Born on November 30, 1978, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Aiken grew up in a musical family.
He is openly gay and married to Jaymes Vaughan since 2018.
Aiken has been an advocate for children with Down syndrome, particularly his son Parker, who he adopted from China in 2008.
He has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including working with the National Down Syndrome Congress.
Despite keeping Parker out of the spotlight for 16 years, Aiken feels proud of their decision to protect his son’s privacy. He believes it allowed Parker to have a relatively normal childhood and is grateful that he can now appreciate his son’s growth into adulthood.
