Alyssa Jane Ashton is a celebrity kid who has made headlines since birth. Her celebrity status comes from the family she was born into, the famous ‘Carter Family’, which consists of renowned singers, musicians, and rappers. Alyssa is the daughter of late American singer Leslie Carter with her husband Mike Ashton, a drummer. She is also the niece of the American musician and member of the group Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter & Aaron Carter.
Alyssa Jane Ashton’s Family
Alyssa Jane Ashton was born on April 1, 2011, in the United States of America. Her mother, Leslie Barbara Carter, was born on June 6, 1986, in Tampa, Florida, U.S. to Jane Elizabeth Carter and Robert Carter. Leslie was the older sister of singer Aaron Carter and his twin sister Angel Conrad (née Carter) and the younger sister of BJ Carter and rapper Nick Carter. She also has an older half-sister and a younger half-brother.
Alyssa’s father, Mike Ashton, is a professional drummer who has played with some of the best in the music industry. He and Leslie first crossed paths through their shared love for music. Mike was a part of the band The Other Half, which Leslie founded. The couple tied the knot on September 12, 2008, and moved to Toronto, Ontario, where she gave birth to a daughter in 2011.
Leslie struggled with depression and mental illness throughout her life. She had also battled addiction and was planning to go to rehab with the help of her brother Aaron before her death. But unfortunately, just 10 months after Alyssa’s birth, Leslie passed away on January 31, 2012, due to an overdose of prescribed medication. On November 5, 2022, Leslie’s brother, Aaron died by drowning due to a drug overdose.
Alyssa Jane Ashton’s Net Worth
Alyssa Jane Ashton seems to be a promising young girl. After the death of her mother, she stayed with her father, Mike, and maintained a low-key profile away from the paparazzi. Her mother, Leslie was an American pop singer who debuted through DreamWorks Records with the single “Like Wow!”. Her mother had a net worth of $2 million at the time of her death. Alyssa’s uncles, Aaron and Nick Carter are very successful and among the richest singers & songwriters.
Leslie’s single “Like Wow!” appeared on the Shrek soundtrack and received minor radio airplay, peaking at No. 99 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2006, she formed her band, The Other Half, which included musicians like Mike Ashton, DJ Porter, Casey Clowater, Paul Davidson, and Dave Thompson. During the period when she established her own musical band, Leslie Carter ventured into the realm of television with her appearance on the family reality show titled “House of Carters.” Spanning eight episodes, the show provided an intimate glimpse into the lives of the Carter family as they endeavored to rebuild their connections and strengthen their bonds.
