AJ Michalka

Personal context

Summary

AJ Michalka is an actor, singer, and songwriter known for The Goldbergs, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and the music duo Aly & AJ with her sister Aly. Her acting work spans family comedies, drama, and animation, while Aly & AJ’s songs include themes of self-assertion and female empowerment. With Aly, she has partnered with The Trevor Project, raised awareness and funds for LGBTQ youth, and described herself as an ally; the duo’s song “Star Maps” was written as an ode to #MeToo. She has also spoken and raised money for gun reform after surviving a mass shooting on tour. No public party affiliation or campaign endorsement is on record.