Who Is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg? A Quick Biography
Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg is the younger son of Donnie Wahlberg, the New Kids on the Block singer turned “Blue Bloods” and “Boston Blue” actor, and Wahlberg’s first wife, Kimberly Fey. Rather than pursue acting or reality TV, Elijah has spent the past several years building an independent music career as the frontman of the Chicago-based band Pink Laces.
He keeps a low public profile compared to many celebrity children, but he has been the subject of profiles from music outlets and the official New Kids on the Block fan blog, giving a clearer picture of who he actually is beyond the “Donnie Wahlberg’s son” headline.
Who is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg?
Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg was born in 2001, the second son of Donnie Wahlberg and Kimberly Fey. His parents married in 1999 and divorced in 2010, after filing in 2008, and shared custody of Elijah and his older brother, Xavier Wahlberg, who was born in March 1993.
Both Wahlberg brothers went into music independently of their father’s pop career. Xavier is the vocalist and bassist of the Los Angeles-based metal band Upon Stone, while Elijah fronts the indie/synth-pop project Pink Laces. Donnie has spoken about both sons’ bands publicly but tends to keep specifics private, once joking on a talk show that his older son “will get mad at me” if he says too much.
| Full name | Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg |
| Born | 2001 |
| Parents | Donnie Wahlberg and Kimberly Fey |
| Sibling | Xavier Wahlberg (older brother, b. 1993), vocalist/bassist of Upon Stone |
| Stepbrother | Evan Asher (Jenny McCarthy’s son), writer/filmmaker and autism advocate |
| Known for | Frontman of the band Pink Laces |
| Music released | EP “Shelf Life” (2020); single “Paradigm” (2021); album “Disclosures” (2022) |
| Public presence | Limited social media activity; focuses on music over personal publicity |
Family background
Elijah grew up as part of the extended Wahlberg family, which includes his uncle Mark Wahlberg and his large network of cousins. After his parents’ divorce, Donnie went on to marry actress and TV host Jenny McCarthy in 2014, making Elijah a stepbrother to McCarthy’s son, Evan Asher.
Donnie Wahlberg has described fatherhood as central to his life and has occasionally referenced his sons’ music careers in interviews, though he generally avoids detailing their personal lives in the press. According to Hello Magazine, Elijah performed onstage with New Kids on the Block at around age nine, an early, brief brush with the spotlight long before he started his own band.
Pink Laces: the music career
Pink Laces is the band Elijah Wahlberg formed with friends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based in Chicago, the project blends indie and synth-pop influences, with outlets citing acts like Tame Impala, Beach House, and Daft Punk as reference points for the sound.
The band’s confirmed discography includes the 2020 debut EP “Shelf Life,” the 2021 single “Paradigm” (released with an official music video), and the 2022 album “Disclosures,” a nine-track project featuring songs such as “Wildfire,” “Can We Rise” (featuring Hot Foxes), “Rose Tint,” and “YOU&I” (featuring Monet). The music is available on Bandcamp and Spotify.
Coverage of the band has appeared on the fan-run NKOTB blog, which tracks Donnie Wahlberg’s family and career, as well as music-focused outlets that reviewed “Paradigm” on release. Reporting also notes Elijah appeared on the cover of Japanese magazine Jado. As of this writing, no new Pink Laces releases have been reported since the 2022 album, though the band’s existing catalog remains streaming.
Privacy and public image
Elijah keeps a limited public presence relative to many children of celebrities. He is not a regular fixture at red-carpet events, and detailed personal information — relationship status, exact schooling, day-to-day life — has not been confirmed through reputable reporting.
Several lower-tier entertainment sites publish specific claims about his height, weight, girlfriend, exact birth date, or estimated net worth. None of these details are corroborated by reputable outlets or any public statement from Elijah or his family, so they are treated here as unverified and are left out rather than repeated as fact.
What we know vs. what’s unconfirmed
- Confirmed: Elijah is Donnie Wahlberg and Kimberly Fey’s younger son, born in 2001, and fronts the band Pink Laces.
- Confirmed: His parents divorced in 2010 (filed 2008) after marrying in 1999; his older brother Xavier fronts the metal band Upon Stone.
- Confirmed: Pink Laces released an EP in 2020, a single in 2021, and a full album, “Disclosures,” in 2022.
- Reported, not independently verified: His exact current relationship status, specific net worth figures, and precise physical statistics circulated by some entertainment sites.
- Unconfirmed: Any claims of a specific college attended or an exact birth date beyond the year 2001 — these appear on some sites but are not backed by a primary source.
Donnie Wahlberg’s current career
Donnie Wahlberg is no longer simply known as a “Blue Bloods” actor. That series concluded, and Wahlberg now stars in and executive produces its CBS spinoff, “Boston Blue,” reprising his role as Danny Reagan. The show premiered on October 17, 2025, and was renewed for a second season in December 2025.
The family’s restaurant venture, Wahlburgers, has also changed significantly in recent years. The chain has contracted sharply, dropping to roughly 32 locations by mid-2025 from about 109 in 2023, following the closure of dozens of locations tied to a former retail partnership and an exit from several U.S. markets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg a musician?
Yes. He is the frontman of Pink Laces, a Chicago-based indie/synth-pop band he formed with friends during the pandemic. The project has released an EP, a single, and a full album.
Who are Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg’s parents?
His father is Donnie Wahlberg, the New Kids on the Block member and “Boston Blue” star. His mother is Kimberly Fey, Donnie’s first wife, whom he married in 1999 and divorced in 2010.
Does Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg have siblings?
He has one full biological brother, Xavier Wahlberg (born 1993), who fronts the metal band Upon Stone. Through his father’s marriage to Jenny McCarthy, he also has a stepbrother, Evan Asher.
Is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg related to Mark Wahlberg?
Yes. Mark Wahlberg is his uncle, as Donnie Wahlberg’s brother.
Does Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg use social media?
He maintains a limited social media presence connected mainly to his music under the Pink Laces name, rather than posting extensively about his personal life.
Sources
- Hello Magazine — “Inside Blue Bloods’ Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy’s blended family: How the 3 kids have found their own spotlight”
- Yahoo News — “Donnie Wahlberg’s 2 Kids: All About Xavier and Elijah”
- NKOTB Blog (nkotb.blog) — coverage of Elijah Wahlberg and Pink Laces releases
- Pink Laces — official Bandcamp discography (pinklaces.bandcamp.com)
- Pink Laces — official Spotify artist page
- Wikipedia — “Boston Blue” and “Wahlburgers” entries
- Deadline / Variety — reporting on Donnie Wahlberg and “Boston Blue” (2026)
- Food Republic / Yahoo Lifestyle — reporting on Wahlburgers location closures (2025)
