Yahoo Lifestyle 98 Degrees Members Reveal Whether Their Kids Think Their Pop Star Dads Are Cool: 'We're Giving It the Old College Try' (Exclusive)
"No matter what we show them, we're still not as cool as the Justin Bieber's, or some of the K-pop groups," Jeff Timmons tells PEOPLE
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Justin Jeffre, Nick Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Drew Lachey98 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, bandmates Jeff Timmons, Nick Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Drew Lachey opened up about their lives as dads. The '90s pop stars may have millions of fans, but when asked whether their kids are impressed by their accomplishments, the group shared a variety of opinions.
Timmons, who's a dad to 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 the Justin Bieber's, or some of the K-pop groups that are out there."
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Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre, Nick Lachey, and Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees"But nonetheless, we're still giving it the old college try to impress our kids," he laughed at the Beverly Hilton event.
Nick Lachey, 51, who shares sons Camden, 12, and Phoenix, 8, and daughter Brooklyn, 9, with wife Vanessa Lachey, chimed in, "It is cool though to be able to share what we love to do, and have loved to do for 25 years, with our kids."
"And for them to be able to come and see us in concert still, that's an added perk for sure," he continued.
"I think the kids know we're cool," Jeffree, 51, confidently added.
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Justin Jeffre, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Nick LacheyDrew Lachey, 43, is a father of two. He and wife Lea share son Hudson Nicholas, 15, and daughter Isabella Claire, 19, and the star told PEOPLE that he definitely sees Isabella following in his footsteps.
"My daughter is a big theater buff, so she definitely wants to continue to perform," he shared. "My son, not so much."
The dad of two continued, "He doesn't want any of that. He wants to just play sports and do all that, but my daughter definitely wants to."
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.
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