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98 degrees may be a group of pop stars, but as dads they’re still trying to earn cool points.
While chatting with PEOPLE at the 22nd Annual Asian American Awards on Dec. 14, band members 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 achievements, the group shared varying opinions.
Timmons, of whom he is the father daughter Alyssa and son Jeffery Jr., told PEOPLE: “Unfortunately not.” 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 out there.”
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Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre, Nick Lachey and Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees.
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“But we’re still trying to impress our kids,” he laughed at the Beverly Hilton event.
Nick Lachey, 51, who shares sons Camden, 12, and Phoenix, 8, and daughter Brooklyn9, with woman Vanessa Lacheyagreed, “It’s cool, though, to be able to share with our kids what we love to do, and have loved doing for 25 years.”
“And the fact that they can still come and see us in concert is definitely an added bonus,” he continued.
“I think the kids know we’re cool,” Jeffree, 51, added confidently.
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Justin Jeffre, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Nick Lachey.
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Drew Lachey, 43, is a father of two. He and his wife Lea share a son Hudson Nicholas15, and daughter IsabellaClaire19, and the star told PEOPLE that he definitely sees Isabella following in his footsteps.
“My daughter is a big theater fan, so she definitely wants to continue performing,” he said. “My son, not so much.”
The father 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 talents in entertainment, arts and culture. The gala featured performances by Wonho, The Jets and 98 Degrees. The show is available to stream on GoldenTV.