98 Degrees may be a group of pop stars, but as dads, they’re still trying to score cool points.
While speaking with PEOPLE at the 22nd Annual Asian American Awards on Dec. 14, bandmates Jeff Timmons, Nick Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Drew Lachey opened up about their lives as fathers. The ’90s pop stars may have millions of fans, but when asked if their children are impressed by their success, the group split their opinions.
Timmons, who is father to daughter Alyssa and son Jeffery Jr., told PEOPLE, “Unfortunately, no.” The 51-year-old adds: “No matter what we show them, we’re still not as cool as Justin Bieber or some of the K-pop groups that are out there.”
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre, Nick Lachey and Drew Lachey from 98 Degrees.
Arturo Holmes/Getty
98 Degrees’ Jeff Timmons Recalls Acting With Young Daughter in ‘My Everything’ Video — Now She’s 25! (Exclusive)
“But regardless, we’re still trying to impress the old college on our kids,” he laughed at the Beverly Hilton event.
Nick Lachey, 51, who has sons Camden, 12, and Phoenix, 8, and daughter Brooklyn, 9, with wife Vanessa Lachey, posted: “It’s great though to be able to share what we love to do and have loved doing for 25 years, with our children.”
“And for them that they can still come and see us in concert, that’s certainly an added advantage,” he continued.
“I think the kids know we’re cool,” added Jeffree, 51, confidently.
The PEOPLE Puzzler has arrived! How fast can you solve it? Play now!
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(768x226:770x228)/98degrees-taylor-swift-101023-tout-f40eaeb76e4c4a6fb2412df6cb7165f9.jpg)
Justin Jeffre, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Nick Lachey.
Alexander Tamargo/Getty
Drew Lachey (43) is the father of two children. He and wife Lea have son Hudson Nicholas, 15, and daughter Isabella Claire, 19, and the star told PEOPLE that he definitely sees Isabella following in his footsteps.
“My daughter is a big fan of theater, so she definitely wants to continue performing,” he said. – My son, not so much.
The dad-of-two continued: “He doesn’t want any of that. He just wants to play sports and do all that, but my daughter definitely wants that.”
The 22nd Annual Asian American Awards recognized the API community’s biggest and brightest talent in entertainment, arts and culture. Wonho, The Jets and 98 Degrees performed at the ceremony. The show is available for streaming on GoldenTV.
Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education