Clay Aiken made a rare public appearance alongside his 16-year-old son, Parker, at the Broadway opening of BOOP! The Musical in New York City on April 5.
The 46-year-old American Idol alum, whose voice and charm stole everyone’s hearts in the early 2000s, and his son were dressed to impress in dapper suits—and fans couldn’t help but notice the resemblance between them.
Parker, who was rarely photographed publicly when he was younger, clearly shares his dad’s signature features, including their prominent cheekbones and similar smiles.
Clay Aiken was wearing a blue turtleneck jumper, beige tweed trousers, and a burnt orange jacket with white pinstripes while his son Parker worse a black suit with a black-and-white printed dress shirt.
Is Clay Aiken gay?
Yes, Clay Aiken is gay.
He publicly came out in 2008, just months after becoming a father to Parker, and has since been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation.
In a 2008 cover story for People magazine, Aiken said he felt it was important to be honest, especially for the sake of his son. “I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things,” he said at the time.
Is Clay Aiken married?
No, Clay Aiken is not currently married. In fact, he has never been married.
Parker was born in 2008 via in vitro fertilization. Aiken co-parents Parker with his close friend Jaymes Foster, a music producer.
Aiken has described co-parenting with Foster as a joyful and fulfilling experience, and while he has kept his romantic life largely out of the public eye, he’s shared glimpses of his family life over the years.
How did Clay Aiken become famous?
Aiken shot to fame as the sweet-voiced runner-up on season two of American Idol in 2003.
Known for his powerhouse vocals and charming Southern demeanor, he quickly became a fan favorite, even though he narrowly lost the crown to Ruben Studdard.
Following his Idol success, Aiken launched a music career with his debut album Measure of a Man, which went multi-platinum. He later expanded into Broadway, politics, and advocacy and even ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014.
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