Nick Lachey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nick Lachey
Lachey in March 2012
Born	Nicholas Scott Lachey (1973-11-09) November 9, 1973 (age 51) Harlan, Kentucky, U.S.
Occupation	Actor singer-songwriter producer TV personality
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Jessica Simpson ​ ​ (m. 2002; div. 2006)​ Vanessa Minnillo ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	3
Relatives	Drew Lachey (brother)
Musical career
Genres	Pop rock R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Motown Universal Jive Zomba
Associated acts	98 Degrees Drew Lachey Jessica Simpson

Nicholas Scott Lachey (pronounced "lə-SHAY"; born November 9, 1973) is an American actor, singer, producer, and TV host. He became famous as the lead singer of the popular boyband 98 Degrees. Later, he starred in the reality TV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with his first wife, Jessica Simpson.

Nick Lachey has released four solo music albums. He also had a role in the TV series Charmed. He has hosted many TV shows, including NBC's The Sing-Off and Nickelodeon's America's Most Musical Family. Today, he co-hosts the Netflix shows Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum with his wife, Vanessa Lachey. He also hosts Perfect Match by himself. In 2021, Nick Lachey won the fifth season of The Masked Singer.

Early Life and Education

Nick Lachey was born in Harlan, Kentucky. His parents are Cathalyn and John Lachey. He has a brother named Drew Lachey, who is also a singer and actor. They have worked together on many projects.

Nick's family has roots from different parts of Europe, including Dutch, English, Scottish, and German backgrounds. He went to Clovernook Elementary School in North College Hill, Ohio. He also attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. After high school, he studied at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and later at the University of Southern California.

Music and TV Career

Nick Lachey started his singing career at Kings Island amusement park in the mid-1990s. He sang in a group with his good friend Justin Jeffre.

Becoming Famous with 98 Degrees

Nick became a member of the boyband 98 Degrees. His brother Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons were also in the group. Their first album was called 98 Degrees. However, they became really successful with their next album, 98 Degrees and Rising. Overall, 98 Degrees has sold more than 10 million albums! The band reunited for a special concert in 2012 after not performing together for over ten years.

Reality TV and Solo Music

In 2003, Nick and his then-wife Jessica Simpson starred in the reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica on MTV. The show was very popular. In 2005, Newlyweds won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Reality Show.

On November 11, 2003, Nick released his first solo album, SoulO. Even though his reality show was popular, the album did not sell very well. From 2004 to 2005, Nick also had a role in the TV series Charmed.

Lachey at Ramstein Air Base in April 2005

His second solo album, What's Left of Me, came out on May 9, 2006. This album was much more successful! It reached number two on the Billboard 200 music chart. It sold over 500,000 copies, earning a Gold certification. The main song from the album, "What's Left of Me", became a big hit. It reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video for this song featured Vanessa Minnillo, who later became his wife.

Nick also sang "Ordinary Day" for the movie For One More Day. In 2009, he produced a musical reality show for MTV called Taking the Stage.

Hosting and Competitions

In December 2009, Nick Lachey started hosting The Sing-Off. This was a singing competition on NBC that featured groups singing without instruments (a cappella). He hosted the show for several seasons.

In 2014, he began hosting Big Morning Buzz Live on VH1. In 2017, Nick competed on Dancing with the Stars with his wife Vanessa. They competed against each other! Nick was paired with professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd.

In 2019, Nick hosted America's Most Musical Family on Nickelodeon. More recently, he and his wife Vanessa have become well-known for co-hosting the popular Netflix reality shows Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On. Nick also hosts Perfect Match by himself for Netflix.

In 2021, Nick Lachey won The Masked Singer as the "Piglet." This show involves celebrities singing in costumes, and judges try to guess who they are.

Other Activities

Nick Lachey is a big sports fan. He is part owner of the Hollywood Fame, a basketball team. He also used to be part of an ownership group for the Tacoma Rainiers, a baseball team. He is a huge fan of the Cincinnati Bengals (football), Cincinnati Reds (baseball), and Cincinnati Bearcats (college sports) teams. He even threw out the first pitch at an MLB Opening Day game in Cincinnati in 2009.

Nick is also involved with Feeding America, an organization that helps fight hunger.

Personal Life

Lachey with wife Vanessa Lachey in March 2012

In December 1998, Nick Lachey met singer Jessica Simpson. They started dating in 1999 and got engaged in February 2002. They married on October 26, 2002. After several years, Nick and Jessica announced they were separating in November 2005. Their divorce was finalized in June 2006.

After his music video for "What's Left of Me" came out in 2006, Nick started dating Vanessa Minnillo, who was in the video. They got engaged in November 2010 and married on July 15, 2011. Their wedding was held on Richard Branson's private Necker Island. Nick and Vanessa have three children together, born in 2012, 2015, and 2016.

Music Albums

98 Degrees Albums

• 98° (1997)
• 98° and Rising (1998)
• Revelation (2000)
• 2.0 (2013)

Solo Albums

• SoulO (2003)
• What's Left of Me (2006)
• A Father's Lullaby (2013)
• Soundtrack of My Life (2014)

Film and TV Shows

Awards and Nominations

Nick Lachey has won and been nominated for several awards for his music and TV work.

ASCAP Pop Music Awards

Teen Choice Awards

Images for kids

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  Nick Lachey with his wife Vanessa Lachey in March 2012.

See also

In Spanish: Nick Lachey para niños