Meet Taelyn Dobson: the untold story of Nick Carter’s step-sister

Meet Taelyn Dobson: the untold story of Nick Carter’s step-sister

Taelyn Dobson is an American celebrity sibling best known as the step-sister of Nick Carter, an American singer-songwriter from the iconic boy band Backstreet Boys. Despite the allure of celebrity status, Taelyn Dobson has opted for a more private existence, allowing her to cultivate meaningful relationships with her siblings while staying out of the spotlight.

Taelyn Dobson (L) and Nick Carter (R)
Taelyn Dobson (L) and Nick Carter (R). She is best known as the step-sister of Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys and the late Aaron Carter. Photo: @Dimitrios Kambouris (modified by author)
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Unlike her celebrity siblings, Taelyn Dobson maintains a quiet life away from the public eye. This has made netizens curious about her whereabouts and her other siblings.

Taelyn Dobson's profile summary

Full nameTaelyn Dobson
GenderFemale
Date of birth1987
Age37 years old (as of 2024)
Birth signScorpio
Place of birthUSA
Nationality American
EthnicityWhite
Eye colourDark brown
Hair colourBrown
Sexual orientationHomosexual
Religion Christianity
ParentsGinger R. Elrod and Ginger R. Elrod
Siblings Angel, Bobbie Jean, Leslie, Nick, Virginia Marie, Aaron
ProfessionInterior designer

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How old is Taelyn Dobson?

Taelyn Dobson (age 37 years old as of 2024) was born in 1987 in the United States of America. During her school years, she developed an interest in sports and was also an active member of the drama club. Taelyn is rumoured to have pursued a career in interior design.

Taelyn Dobson having a good time
Taelyn Dobson is part of a celebrity family that has etched its name in the pop music arena. Photo: @Dimitrios Kambouris (modified by author)
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Who are Taelyn Dobson's parents?

Taelyn's parents are Robert Carter and Ginger R. Elrod. Although Robert Carter raised her, he was not her biological dad.

Taelyn Dobson's siblings

Taelyn is famously known as the step-sister to Nick Carter, a renowned musician and actor. However, she has other siblings, as seen below.

1. Nick Carter

Nick Carter at an event
Nick Carter at Build Presents to discuss the new show "Boy Band" at Build Studio in New York City. Photo by Santiago Felipe
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  • Full name: Nickolas Gene Carter
  • Date of birth: January 28, 1980
  • Age: 44 years (in 2024)
  • Social media: Instagram

Nick is the oldest and the most famous among the Carter siblings. He is an American singer-songwriter and member of the vocal group Backstreet Boys.

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Nick has also released several solo albums, including All American, Now or Never, and I'm Taking Off. Nick has starred in his reality shows, I (Heart) Nick Carter and House of Carters.

2. Bobbie Jean Carter

Bobbie Jean Carter at an event
Bobbie Jean Carter during E! and STYLE Networks' TCA Summer Press Tour at Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, California, United States. Photo by Ron Wolfson
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  • Full name: Bobbie Jean Carter
  • Date of birth: January 12, 1982
  • Date of death: December 23, 2023
  • Age: 41 years old (at death)

Bobbie Jean Carter was born on January 12, 1982, and later succumbed to accidental OD on December 23, 2023 (aged 41 years old), after being found unresponsive on her bathroom floor. She appeared in all eight episodes of the 2006 E! reality TV show House of Carters.

3. Leslie Carter

Leslie Carter, Taelyn Dobson's sister
Carter founded the band The Other Half. Photo: @carterandkadenspam (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Leslie Barbara Carter
  • Date of birth: June 6, 1986
  • Date of death: February 2012
  • Age: 25 years old (at death)

Leslie pursued a music career. In 1999, she signed a record deal with DreamWorks Records and released several pop singles, including Like Wow!, which was featured on the Shrek soundtrack. In late 2006, Leslie formed the band The Other Half, which split in 2009.

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Leslie passed on in February 2012, aged 25, due to a prescription overload. In an interview with E! News, her brother, Nick, revealed why he did not attend her funeral, saying,

I wanted to be at my sister's funeral, but my family has always had a complicated dynamic.

4. Aaron Carter

Aaron Carter at an event
Aaron Carter at the Celebrity Boxing Face-Off between Lamar Odom & Aaron Carter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo
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  • Full name: Aaron Charles Carter
  • Date of birth: December 7, 1987
  • Date of death: November 2022
  • Age: 34 years old (at death)

Aaron and his twin sister Angel were born on December 7, 1987. He pursued a music career and released his self-titled debut album in 1997 when he was nine. However, he skyrocketed to stardom following the release of his second album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It), in 2000.

Although he had grown to be a powerhouse in the music arena, Aaron faced several woes, including multiple legal charges, drug addiction, and mental illness. In November 2022, Aaron was found unresponsive in a bathtub at his Lancaster, California home. His cause of death was later ruled out to be drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam.

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5. Angel Charisma Carter

Angel Carter at an event
Angel Carter at Cirque du Soleil's "KOOZA" Red Carpet Premiere at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. Photo by Jerod Harris
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  • Full name: Angel Carter
  • Date of birth: December 7, 1987
  • Age: 36 years old (as of 2024)
  • Profession: Mental health advocate
  • Social media: Instagram

Angel Carter is Aaron's twin sister. She exchanged vows with Corey Conrad in February 2014, with whom she welcomed a daughter named Harper Noelle Conrad. Following the deaths of her siblings, Angel has openly spoken on mental health awareness and is an ambassador for the Kids Mental Health Foundation.

6. Kaden Brent Carter

Kaden Brent Carter
Kaden’s life is deeply connected to the Carter legacy, though he has chosen a more private path. Photo: @carterandkadenspam (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Kaden Brent Carter
  • Date of birth: June 7, 2005
  • Age: 19 years (as of 2024)

Kaden Brent Carter is Aaron and Nick Carter's younger half-brother and the most youthful of his siblings. While Kaden has not publicly pursued a music career, there are rumours that he is interested in pop and R&B music inspired by his talented siblings.

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FAQs

Taelyn Dobson is a celebrity sibling best known as the step-sister of renowned musicians Nick Carter and Aaron Carter. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about the American native;

Who are Nick Carter's half-siblings?

Nick Carter has three half-siblings from his paternal side: Taelyn Dobson, Ginger Lee Carter, and Kaden Brent Carter. He has several full siblings, including Leslie, Aaron, Angel, and Bobbie.

Taelyn Dobson's siblings
From left to right: Angel Carter, Leslie Carter, Aaron Carter and Bobbie Jean Carter at the Reality Remix Really Awards at Les Deux in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Michael Buckner
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How many of Nick Carter's siblings are alive?

Nick Carter's three living siblings include Angel Carter and his half-sisters, Taelyn Dobson and Kaden Brent Carter. His other siblings, Leslie, Aaron, Bobbie Jean, and Ginger, have all passed away in recent years.

Taelyn Dobson is part of a celebrity family that has etched its name in the pop music arena. Despite her connection to the Carter family, marked by musical talent and personal challenges, she has opted for a life away from public scrutiny.

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