Ashley Iaconetti

Ashley Iaconetti rose to fame as a contestant on Season 19 of The Bachelor featuring Chris Soules in 2015. Known for her emotional personality and memorable crying moments on the show, she quickly became one of the franchise’s most recognizable figures. She went on to appear on Bachelor in Paradise multiple seasons, where her pursuit of Jared Haibon became one of the show’s most talked-about storylines.

Before entering reality television, Ashley earned a degree in broadcast journalism from James Madison University and later obtained a master’s degree in broadcast and digital journalism from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Her educational background helped her transition into media roles beyond reality TV, including hosting and podcasting.

Ashley and Jared Haibon eventually began dating in 2018 after years of friendship and on-screen drama. They married in August 2019 in Rhode Island, with many Bachelor Nation alumni in attendance. The couple welcomed their first child, Dawson, in January 2022 and their second child in 2023.

Her income streams include the iHeartRadio podcast “The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast” which she co-hosts with Ben Higgins, brand partnerships, social media sponsorships, and various television appearances. She has built a loyal following on Instagram where she shares lifestyle and family content.