UnlikeBachelorstar Ashley Iaconetti, some contestants onThe Bachelorslip away from fans' memories after their season ends.
But when it comes to Ashley’s run on the famous franchise, her legacy is a lasting one.
The time she spent onThe Bachelor, and subsequentlyBachelor In Paradise,was memorable to say the least.
Then again, reality shows seldom are.
What sets Ashley apart from her peers, however, is her relatability to regular folks.
Plus she grew up in anaverage American family, and has always been candid with fans.
Looking back, Ashley admits it’s been a transformative couple of years.
“It’s a hyper-emotional environment,” she said ofThe BachelorperThe New York Times.
“I’m a very emotional person, but it was in constant rotation there.”
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Ashley was born on March 6, 1988, asReality TV Worldreported.
Ashley has also said she takes a lot of personality traits from her dad.
“You’re not weird and you’re not alone.”
The post wasn’t the first time Ashley had spoken out about her religious beliefs.
She also previously toldPage Sixthat her favorite childhood memory was going to church on New Year’s Eve.
She frequently praises her dad’s character and the life lessons he’s taught her.
The formerBachelor In Paradisestar also credits her mom for her strong upbringing as well.
For example, she gushed about both of her parents in another endearing social mediapost.
“I couldn’t imagine better role models in life and love,” she said of her parents.
“I’m forever grateful for being raised in the presence of such a positive, loving relationship.”
For one,The Bacheloralum has a master’s degree under her belt.
There she obtained a degree in Broadcast Journalismin 2013.
In fact, the job title displayed on her show bio was “freelance journalist.”
Ashley Iaconetti has held down some pretty impressive jobs
Bachelorstar Ashley Iaconetti has one impressive resume!
For example, Ashley has contributed to bothCosmopolitanandAccess Hollywood.
That’s not all the Ashley is known for, either.
After the show, Ashley and Chris patched things up.
“Chris is such a sweet soul,” she gushed in an interview withLife & Style.
“Whether you call thatcheatingthat is up to you, by most definitions that is true.”
She ultimately added that she should have abstained fromlocking lipsat that time.
Ashley and her fellow contestants headed to Mexico looking for love, but many of them found drama instead.
Most importantly,Bachelor in Paradisewas where Ashley met her future husband, Jared Haibon.
Jaredgot down on one kneeand asked for Ashley’s hand in marriage during a trip to Mexico.
TheBachelor In Paradisecameras were rolling as he proposed, as noted byThe Hollywood Reporter.
Ashley and Jared’s romance took flight quickly.
It was only a month later that Jared whipped out a diamond ring.
“I never felt like it was over between us after Paradise,” he revealed.
“I’m not trying to complain, I’m just trying to lay out the facts.”
He added that he misses home at times, and finds himself a bit gloomy here and there.
According toStitcher, the duo kicked off their show in May 2018, and it’s been quite successful.
Ashley and Ben also conduct interviews with celebrities, pastBachelorandBachelorettecontestants, and chat it up with their fans.
Ashley says she gets screeners from ABC before an episode airs so she can prep the podcast that week.
Ashley also toldKTLAthat she’s happy to use the podcast for positive change when it’s possible.
According to the publication, the show will be entirely focused on life afterThe Bachelor.
Ahead of the show’s launch, Ashley announced the exciting news onInstagram.
The six-episode series also focused on Ashley and Jared’s wedding plans and them moving in together.
“I think this is why people love seeing the alums together on Instagram.”
The former reality star made it abundantly clear she has no plans on waiting long at all to getpregnant.
“But a lot of people are like, ‘Wait as long as you might.’
And I’m like, ‘Oh, God.
“But I also need to have a girl.”
