David Foster and Clay Aiken Aren’t Related by Blood but are Connected by Family!
Clay Aiken and David Foster are not directly related. However, David’s sister, Jaymes Foster, and Clay had a son together, making David the child’s uncle.
Clayton Holmes Aiken, born November 30, 1978, in North Carolina, is an American singer, television personality, actor, politician, and activist.
He rose to fame as the runner-up on American Idol in 2003 and released albums such as Merry Christmas with Love, A Thousand Different Ways, and On My Way Here.
Likewise, David Walter Foster, born November 1, 1949, is a Canadian record producer, film composer, and music executive.
He is celebrated for his work on projects like Celine Dion’s “The Color of My Love” and Chicago’s “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and has won 16 Grammy awards.
David Foster’s Sister Conceived A Son With Her Best Friend, Clay Aiken
David has five siblings, including Jaymes Foster, an actress and producer with a notable presence in the entertainment industry.
Jaymes, who is best friends with Clay, met him on American Idol and later produced several of his albums.
In 2008, the duo announced the birth of their son, Parker Foster, whom they conceived through in vitro fertilization.
According to the People, Aiken didn’t “really remember whose idea it was” to have a kid together, and added,
“It was one of those things where we were both thinking of it at the back of our heads.”
Although Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster have never publicly confirmed a romantic relationship or marriage, they share a close bond.
Consequently, Clay never have had a wife and still remains unmarried but now proudly identifies as a gay.
However, despite the absence of a direct romantic connection, Jaymes’s son, Parker, remains related as David Foster’s nephew.
David, a father of five, treats his nephew Parker, with the same affection as he does his own children.
This was evident in the recently released episode of the popular American game show, Celebrities Family Feud.
David and Clay’s family appeared on the show, where the strong uncle-nephew bond was clear, even during their competition.
Despite direct blood relation, Clay and David share a bond is purely based on their shared passion for music and their collaborative efforts in the industry.
Foster contributed by playing an important role in the production of one of the Clay’s albums “On My Way Here.”
Additional Information
- Both David and Clay have expanded their talents beyond music by making appearances in various TV shows.
- David Foster founded, David Foster Foundation to support families with children needing an organ transplant.
- Likewise, Clay co-founded the National Inclusion Project, to support the children with disabilities and include them in all aspects of life.
