Lance Bass and AJ McLean Are in Their Pink Era
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Lance Bass and AJ McLean are proudly displaying their "girl dad" statuses by rocking matching pink hair. Bass, 44, a former member of NSYNC, shared a video on Instagram on Sunday, March 17, showing off his newly dyed locks alongside McLean, 46, a former member of the Backstreet Boys.
In the video, Bass and McLean lip-synced to the song “Made For Me” by Muni Long. Bass was dressed in a black and white patchwork cardigan, black leather pants, and orange-tinted sunglasses. McLean chose to wear a white graphic T-shirt and army green cargo pants.
Bass captioned the video with the words, “When you’re both in your pink era,” and added, “Girl dads” in the post.
Bass and husband Michael Turchin have 2-year-old twins - son Alexander James and daughter Violet Betty. Meanwhile, McLean shares daughters Ava Jaymes, 11, and Lyric Dean, 6, with ex-wife Rochella DeAnna.
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The comment section was filled with fans begging the former boy band members to collaborate on new music.
One social media user wrote, "Can you get 8 other friends together and go on tour pls. Thank you #BackSync." Another commented, "Still waiting on this Backstreet Boys and Nsync tour. I’m manifesting it lol."
Both Bass and Mclean have openly expressed their love for fatherhood.
In a March 2019 interview with Entertainment Tonight, McLean expressed how becoming a father completely changes everything. He mentioned that while some people choose to grow up first before having kids, he personally dived right in and enjoys being a dad.
Similarly, in a March 2024 interview with USA Today, Bass reiterated McLean's feelings about fatherhood.
"When you have kids, it's no longer about you," he shared with the publication. "It's about someone else. And I really enjoy this feeling of selflessness, putting all my energy into these two human beings, wanting them to grow up to be good people."
So, why did Bass choose to dye his hair pink?
Bass shared with We on March 1 that he had always wanted to try out the color pink. He mentioned that his fans had been asking for him to dye his hair that shade. Although it wasn't initially part of his plan, his hair stylist insisted on going for the pink look.
Editor's P/S:
It's heartwarming to see former boy band stars Lance Bass and AJ McLean embracing their roles as "girl dads" with such enthusiasm. Their matching pink hair is a playful and meaningful symbol of their love and support for their daughters. The fact that they are willing to step outside of traditional gender roles and express themselves in such a vibrant way is inspiring.
The article also highlights the transformative power of fatherhood. Both Bass and McLean have spoken about how becoming fathers has given them a new sense of purpose and fulfillment. They prioritize their children's well-being and are committed to raising them to be kind and responsible individuals. Their experiences are a reminder that fatherhood is not just a biological role but a profound emotional journey that can bring immense joy and meaning to life. their own identities and express their love in unique ways.