Evelyn Melendez: Jordan Knight’s Wife, Who Was Serenaded with “I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)” at Their Wedding
Usually, celebrity wives get almost as much attention as their husbands—it just comes from marrying a famous person. However, the opposite is true for Evelyn Melendez, the wife of American-Canadian pop star Jordan Knight.
Evelyn prefers to stay out of the spotlight, and although she had a brief modeling career in the 1990s, little else is known about her personal life. Here’s everything we know about Evelyn Melendez, including how she and Jordan Knight met, her children, and her net worth.
How Did Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight Meet?
Evelyn Melendez met the New Kids on Block lead vocalist in the 1990s. Details about their meeting are unknown, and they kept their early dating life a secret.
The couple welcomed their first child, Dante Jordan Knight, on August 25, 1999. Five years later, on September 12, 2004, they exchanged vows in a private ceremony where Jordan serenaded Evelyn with I’ll Be Loving You (Forever).
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jordan mentioned that Evelyn loved the performance and that they were both moved to tears by the end of it.
Is Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight Still Together?
Due to Evelyn Melendez’s private nature, she’s rarely seen with Jordan Knight outside of red-carpet events, award shows, and the occasional interview. This led to the speculation that the couple had secretly separated but kept the details out of the public.
However, these rumors are baseless as there’s no proof of their alleged split. As far as we know, they’ve been together since 2004 and live happily.
Jordan’s most recent mention of Evelyn was during an NKOTB live stream on YouTube in 2020, where he mentioned that he and Evelyn had two new additions to the family: two mini poodles named Milo and Luna.
Who Are Evelyn Melendez’s Children
#HappyBirthdayJordanKnight @jordanknight I hope you are enjoying your day ♥️ pic.twitter.com/iYgAJMcWZk
— I Heart JordanKnight (@NKOTBToSpain) May 17, 2019
Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight have two children: Dante Jordan Knight, born in 1999, and Jordan Knight, born in 2007. We don’t have a lot of details about either of them.
Dante’s TikTok account, @dantejordanknight7, is mainly dedicated to his father—he posts about his interviews, merchandise, performances, and magazine mentions. The same is said with Erik; he also has a TikTok account dedicated to his dad, though it’s less active than his brother’s.
Like their mom, the boys keep themselves out of the public eye, happily supporting their father from the sidelines.
Jordan Knight always talks proudly of his children when asked. “Fatherhood is the best thing I’ve ever done,” Jordan said in a 2007 interview with People Magazine. “I love being a dad. My life is very full.”
What Is Evelyn Melendez’s Net Worth?
As with most personal details, Evelyn Melendez’s net worth is up for debate. Some sources state she has a net worth of $100,000 from her career as a former model, while others state her net worth is in the millions.
Since we’re unsure of her current career, there’s no way to tell. But as a celebrity wife, she shares her husband’s financial success. The New Kids lead singer has a net worth of no less than $18 million.
Wrapping Up
Evelyn Melendez is the wife of pop star Jordan Knight, the lead vocalist of New Kids on the Block. She primarily lives a private life, so there isn’t much known about her beyond her relationship with Jordan. She has two sons, Dante and Eric, who are kept out of the spotlight.
