Evelyn Melendez, Jordan Knight's wife's life story: Everything to know
Evelyn Melendez is a celebrity wife best known for marrying Jordan Knight, an American singer-songwriter and actor. The couple has been married since 2004 and has two sons. Here is what you need to know about Jordan Knight's wife.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Evelyn Melendez's profile summary and bio
- Evelyn Melendez's age
- Who is Jordan Knight?
Key takeaways
- Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight tied the knot on 12th September 2004 in a private setting.
- The couple has two sons: Dante Jordan Knight and Eric Jacob, born on 25th August 1999 and 21st February 2007, respectively.
- Evelyn prefers a private lifestyle and rarely appears with Jordan on red carpets.
Evelyn Melendez's profile summary and bio
Full name | Evelyn Melendez |
Date of birth | 7th May 1970 |
Age | 55 years as of 2025 |
Birth sign | Taurus |
Place of birth | United States of America |
Nationality | American |
Residence | Milton, Massachusetts, United States of America |
Ethnicity | White |
Languages | English |
Gender | Female |
Sexual orientation | Straight |
Height | Approx 5 feet 2 inches |
Parents | Unknown |
Siblings | Unknown |
Marital status | Married |
Husband’s name | Singer Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight |
Children | Sons Dante Jordan Knight and Eric Jacob |
Evelyn Melendez's age
The celebrity wife was born on 7th May 1970 in the United States of America. She is 55 years old as of 2025 and an American citizen by birth.
Evelyn Melendez's husband and children
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Evelyn is married to American singer-songwriter Jordan Knight. Evelyn Melendez's wedding was held on 12th September 2004 in a private setting.
The couple is blessed with two sons. They had their first child before getting married and got their second son three years after marriage. Evelyn Melendez and Jordan Knight's children are Dante Jordan Knight and Eric Jacob, born on 25th August 1999 and 21st February 2007, respectively.
Evelyn Melendez's education and career
No information is available about her education. Career-wise, she is a professional model who has collaborated with various undisclosed fashion brands.
Evelyn Melendez's net worth
Little is known about Evelyn Melendez's career; therefore, there is no reliable information regarding her net worth.
How much is Jordan Knight worth in 2025?
However, her husband is worth $19 million as of 2025, thanks to his solid music career that spans over two decades.
Evelyn Melendez's Instagram
The Knights have no social media accounts. Jordan Knight closed all his social media accounts, while his wife has never had a social media profile.
Who is Jordan Knight?
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Jordan Knight is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was part of the New Kids on the Block boy band in the 1980s and 1990s. He launched a solo career after the band broke up in 1994. He has since released three solo albums, a remix album, and an EP.
How old is Jordan Knight?
Jordan Knight's age is 55 years as of 2025. He was born on 17 May 1970.
Who is Jordan Knight married to now?
Many fans of the boy band have been wondering, Is Jordan from New Kids on the Block married? The sensational singer is still with Evelyn Melendez. They have had marital issues that made news headlines and sparked divorce rumours. The private couple has never addressed the issue publicly.
When did Jordan Knight get married?
Singer Jordan and his wife, Evelyn Melendez, exchanged vows on 12th September 2004 after dating for several years. They have been together for over 15 years and have two sons.
Jordan Knight's family
Jordan is the youngest of six children born to Canadian parents of Scottish, English, and German ancestry. His father, Allan Knight, is an Episcopal priest from Meaford, Ontario, and his mother, Marlene, is from Dunnville, Ontario.
In 2007, a year before NKOTB got back together after disbanding in the mid-1990s, Jordan spoke to PEOPLE about his decision to take time off from his career to focus on Evelyn and their sons.
There are a lot of doors open right now
He added.
But I don’t want to do anything that will take me away from my family for very long. They’re only going to be young for so long, and I’d hate to miss this time in their lives.
How many siblings does Jordan Knight have?
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The singer has five siblings, and he is the youngest. His siblings are Allison, Sharon, David, Christopher, and Jonathan. Jordan and his brother Jonathan were members of the New Kids on the Block boy band until its split.
How many sisters does Jordan Knight have?
The singer-songwriter has two sisters: Sharon and Allison.
Who is Jon Knight married to?
The former NKOTB band member is married to his husband and partner, Harley Rodriguez. Jonathan revealed this in an interview with Lauren Zima on CNN's Entertainment Tonight. Harley is a Boston-based fitness instructor and actor.
Is Christopher Knight related to Jordan Knight?
Yes, Christopher is Jordan's older brother.
Who is the richest New Kid on the Block?
The band has a combined net worth of about $98 million. Donnie Wahlberg and Joey McIntyre are the richest members, with approximately $25 million each. Others are;
- Jordan Knight: $18 million
- Danny Wood: $16 million
- Jonathan Knight: $14 million
Evelyn Mendez may be famous, but little is known about her personal life. Her husband Jordan is doing well musically with over 1.5 million records sold.
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