Two sons, one stepson and three adult lives that should not be blurred together

Donnie Wahlberg’s 2 Sons: Xavier and Elijah — Plus Stepson Evan

That makes the correct count “two sons, plus one stepson.” Evan belongs in the blended-family story, but he should not be silently relabelled as Donnie and Kimberly’s third child.

Both sons have credible music records outside their father’s pop group. Xavier is the vocalist and bassist of metal band Upon Stone, which released new material in 2025. Elijah produced and engineered Pink Laces’ 2022 album Disclosures; newer work is not firmly documented, so the article keeps that claim in the past tense.

Donnie Wahlberg’s children at a glance

Xavier is the eldest. Elijah is Donnie and Kimberly’s younger son. Evan comes through Jenny’s earlier marriage rather than Donnie’s first marriage.

For music families where current credits require careful tense, see Billie Joe Armstrong’s two sons and Nikki Sixx’s five children.

How do Xavier, Elijah and Evan fit together?

Donnie and recording engineer Kimberly Fey became parents to Xavier in 1993 and Elijah in 2001. They married in 1999 and later divorced. The shared parent branch for both sons remains the same.

Jenny McCarthy had Evan with actor-director John Asher in 2002. Donnie married Jenny in 2014 and became Evan’s stepfather; Jenny became stepmother to Xavier and Elijah. The adults have discussed building traditions across the blended family.

No reviewed source establishes that Donnie legally adopted Evan. “Stepson” is both warm and accurate.

Xavier Wahlberg’s current metal career

Xavier was born on 4 March 1993 and was 33 on the review date. He is the vocalist and bassist of the San Fernando Valley melodic-death-metal band Upon Stone.

This is not a vague “interested in music” claim. Century Media names Xavier in the line-up and quotes him about formation. Upon Stone released Dead Mother Moon in 2024 and the EP End Time Lightning in 2025.

Xavier’s path is distinctly his own. Donnie told AARP that he encourages both sons to follow their journey without treating the Wahlberg surname or fears of nepotism as a burden.

Elijah Wahlberg and Pink Laces

Elijah was born on 20 August 2001. He was 24 on 13 August 2026 and turns 25 one week later.

Pink Laces’ own Bandcamp credits Elijah as producer and engineer on the 2022 album Disclosures and describes the project as Wahlberg’s singular musical identity after beginning as a duo. That is strong evidence of completed creative work.

The page shows no later release than 2022. KidsCo says Elijah made that record, not that Pink Laces is necessarily his active 2026 project. Precise tense is an accuracy feature.

Evan Asher, Donnie’s stepson

Evan was born on 18 May 2002 to Jenny McCarthy and John Asher. He was 24 on the review date.

Donnie has spoken warmly about the connection he shares with Evan and about Jenny’s relationship with his sons. The useful story is reciprocal stepparenting: each adult entered an existing parent-child relationship and helped build a new household.

Evan’s autism has been discussed by his mother, but this article is about the family map, not his medical history. A diagnosis should not become filler in every profile.

What has Donnie said about his adult sons?

In a 2024 AARP interview, Donnie said he wanted Xavier and Elijah to find and commit to their own paths, without feeling that music exposed them automatically to nepotism claims. That answer is more valuable than speculation about whether he pushed them into show business.

In 2025, Donnie connected his parenting experience to television work, describing a son asking him to move closer to California. The anecdote shows an ongoing adult relationship while leaving private reasons and arrangements alone.

The story is not one of copying New Kids on the Block. Xavier works in metal; Elijah’s documented project blends alternative and electronic pop-rock; their father’s advice centres on ownership.

What is current and what is historical?

This prevents an old release, childhood appearance or abandoned band becoming a permanent present-tense career.

What remains private?

All three children are adults. Current public work is appropriate where they created it, but relationships, health and family disagreement retain a privacy boundary.

Wahlberg family timeline

Questions people ask about Donnie Wahlberg’s children

How many children does Donnie Wahlberg have?

Donnie has two biological sons, Xavier and Elijah, plus his stepson Evan Asher.

Who is the mother of Donnie Wahlberg’s sons?

Xavier and Elijah’s mother is Donnie’s former wife, Kimberly Fey.

Is Evan Asher Donnie Wahlberg’s son?

Evan is Donnie’s stepson. His parents are Jenny McCarthy and John Asher.

What does Xavier Wahlberg do?

Xavier is the vocalist and bassist of melodic death metal band Upon Stone.

What does Elijah Wahlberg do?

Elijah produced and engineered Pink Laces’ 2022 album Disclosures. The reviewed evidence does not establish a newer release.

How old are Donnie Wahlberg’s sons?

On 13 August 2026, Xavier is 33 and Elijah is 24. Elijah turns 25 on 20 August.