Who is Evelyn Melendez? Everything You Need to Know About Jordan Knight’s Wife

Evelyn Melendez is a woman of many talents and mysteries. She is a former model, a mother, and a wife of one of the most popular pop stars in the world. She has been in the spotlight for over two decades, but she has also kept a low profile and guarded her privacy. Who is Evelyn Melendez, and what is her story? In this article, we will explore the life and career of this fascinating celebrity spouse.

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Who is Evelyn Melendez?

Evelyn Melendez is an American model and celebrity spouse who was born in Massachusetts, USA, in September 1971. She is best known for being the wife of Jordan Knight, the lead singer of the boy band New Kids on the Block.

Evelyn Melendez’s early life, family, and education are not much known to the public, as she prefers to keep a low profile. However, some sources suggest that she grew up in a middle-class family and attended a local high school in her hometown. She later pursued a career in modeling and appeared in some magazines and commercials.

As a September-born person, Evelyn Melendez’s birthstone is the sapphire, which symbolizes truth, sincerity, and constancy. Her zodiac sign is either Virgo or Libra, depending on the exact date of her birth. Virgo is the sign of meticulous, analytical, and hardworking people, while Libra is the sign of balanced, harmonious, and diplomatic people. Her birth flower is the aster, which signifies innocence and purity. Asters are also known as Michaelmas daisies, as they bloom around the time of the festival of St. Michael on September 29.

How Evelyn Melendez Met Jordan Knight and Fell in Love

Evelyn Melendez met Jordan Knight in the mid-1990s when he was already a star and she was a model. They hit it off instantly and started dating soon after. They had a long-distance relationship for a while, as Jordan Knight was busy with his music career and touring with his band. They managed to keep their romance low-key and away from the media spotlight, as they valued their privacy and wanted to avoid unnecessary drama.

Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight’s Wedding and Family Life

On September 12, 2004, Evelyn Melendez tied the knot with Jordan Knight, her longtime love, in a private ceremony. Their union was blessed with two boys. The first one, Dante Jordan, came before the wedding bells, and the second one, Eric Jacob, followed three years later. Evelyn Melendez’s sons; Dante was born on 25th August 1999 and Eric was born on 21st February 2007. The couple support each other’s careers and passions, as Evelyn Melendez often accompanies Jordan Knight on his tours and events, and Jordan Knight helps Evelyn Melendez with her business ventures.

Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight’s Rumored Separation and Reconciliation

Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight have faced some challenges and difficulties in their marriage, as any couple would. In 2002, rumors circulated that Evelyn and Jordan’s relationship was in trouble and that they were heading for a separation. However, the couple reconciled. Knight also sang a song, ‘I’ll Be Loving You (Forever)’, for her at their wedding in 2004, as a gesture of his love and commitment.

Jordan has also been praised for his marriage commitment by Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter who collaborated with him on the music album Nick & Knight,  which debuted at #24 on the US Billboard 200 and #14 in Canada. Nick Carter was freshly married to Lauren Kitt in April 2014, and an interviewer from ET asked “If Jordan Knight have been giving him any marriage advice?” In response, Nick praised saying “He’s a great example.” Jordan Knight also spilled some secrets from his decade-long marriage to Evelyn Melendez and shared his best marriage tip with Nick Carter. The tip was to keep his wife informed of his plans and activities. 

Despite rumors of separation over the years, Evelyn and Jordan are still married as of 2023. They reside in Massachusetts with their children.

Evelyn Melendez’s Career and Net Worth

Evelyn started her modeling career at a young age and appeared in various magazines and advertisements. However, she did not achieve much fame or success as a model, and her career was overshadowed by her husband’s popularity. Melendez’s net worth is not publicly known, but it is estimated that she has a net worth of $1 million as of 2023.

Knight has an estimated net worth of $18 million. He earned his fortune from his music career, both as a solo artist and as a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. He has also appeared in several reality shows, such as The Surreal Life and Hit Me Baby One More Time.

Evelyn Melendez’s Social Media Presence and Interests

Evelyn is not active on social media and does not have any official accounts. She prefers to keep her personal life private and away from the public eye.

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Her Husband Jordan Knight Life & Career

Jordan Knight is a singer, songwriter, and restaurateur who rose to fame as a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB). He was born on May 17, 1970, in Worcester, Massachusetts, and has dual citizenship in the US and Canada. His parents are Allan Knight, an Episcopal priest, and Marlene Putnam, a social worker. He has five siblings, including his brother Jonathan Knight, who is also a member of NKOTB.

Knight joined NKOTB when he was 14 years old and became one of the lead vocalists of the group. The band sold over 80 million records worldwide and was one of the most successful boy bands of all time. Knight also learned to play piano and keyboard instruments and wrote some of the songs for the group. NKOTB split up in 1994 and Knight pursued a solo career. He released three solo albums (Jordan Knight in 1999, Love Songs in 2006, and Unfinished in 2011) and had a hit single with “Give It to You”, which was nominated for two awards. He also appeared on several TV shows, such as The Surreal Life, American Juniors, Hit Me Baby One More Time, and Fuller House.

Knight reunited with NKOTB in 2008 and they released a new album The Block. They also embarked on a world tour with the Backstreet Boys, called NKOTBSB, which was one of the highest-grossing tours of 2011. They continue to tour and perform as a group. Knight also owned an Italian restaurant called Novara in Milton, Massachusetts in 2016.

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