AJ McLean Wants to 'Keep Growing with My Wife and Kids' amid Sobriety Journey (Exclusive)

AJ McLean in Los Angeles in January 2023.Photo:Michael Kovac/Getty Michael Kovac/Getty AJ McLeanis opening up about his ongoing recovery after struggling with addiction for more than 20 years. As theBackstreet Boyssinger looks forward to marking two years of sobriety on Sept. 26, “I’m trying to keep my feet firmly planted in the program,” McLean, who hosts 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at his home, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’ve battled self-esteem issues my entire life, and I’ve learned a lot.

Aja Naomi King 'Felt Like a Princess' in Her Zac Posen Ballgown at the Cannes Film Festival

Actress Aja Naomi King had “the time of [her] life” wearing a romantic coral Zac Posen ballgown on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. “I felt like a princess,” the L’Oréal Paris brand ambassador tells PEOPLE of her statement-making ensemble, which she teamed with Casadei heels and Messika jewels at the premiere ofA Hidden Lifeon Sunday. “You know all eyes are on that carpet and you don’t want to come up shorthanded.

Aja Naomi King Celebrates Her Post-Childbirth Body in Backyard Photo Shoot: 'This Is the After'

Photo: Aja Naomi King/Instagram Aja Naomi King is officially a mom! Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic The actress even managed to film her latest role inBoxing Daybefore revealing her pregnancy. “I felt lucky to work on a film in the early months of my pregnancy,” King stated. “I was a little worried I wouldn’t be able to do this project because my morning sickness had only just started winding down, as well as the fact that I wasn’t sharing my pregnancy with anyone yet and being pregnant on set during a pandemic seemed terrifying,” she added.

Aja Naomi King Helps L’Oréal Paris Unveil Its Women of Worth Honorees: 'They're Driven by Passion' (Exclusive)

Photo:Anders Krusberg Anders Krusberg SinceAja Naomi Kingjoined the L’Oréal Paris family in 2017 as a brand ambassador, she’s learned about so much more than makeup and skin care. She’s had the privilege of witnessing entrepreneurial women make this world a better place — and taken in lasting lessons from the impactful experience. Recently, theHow to Get Away with Murderstar, 38, was called to help nominate 10 non-profit organization leaders for the brand’s 18thWomen of Worthclass.

Aja Naomi King Shares the Beauty Rituals That Boost Her Self Esteem (Exclusive)

Photo:Jon Kopaloff/Getty Jon Kopaloff/Getty Aja Naomi Kingis learning how to nurture herself through her beauty routine. “They have made it a priority to create something that will meet the needs of all people. [That] this massive brand is taking such care to educate and transform what is possible and what makes people feel beautiful is selfishly a huge self-esteem boost because I feel so seen,” King,who recently worked with the iconic brand on its 18th annual Women of Worth class, tells PEOPLE exclusively.