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Ashley Iaconetti Haibon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ashley Nicole Iaconetti March 6, 1988 Great Falls, Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | James Madison University (BA) Syracuse University (MA) |
| Occupation | Television Personality |
| Known for | Appearances in The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelor Winter Games |
| Spouse | Jared Haibon (m. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
Ashley Nicole Iaconetti Haibon (born March 6, 1988) is an American reality television personality notable for being a contestant on several series in The Bachelor television franchise, including The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelor Winter Games.
Early life
[edit]Iaconetti Haibon was born on March 6, 1988, in Great Falls, Virginia. She is of Italian ancestry on her father's side and of Dutch and Lithuanian ancestry from her mother's side. She has one younger sister, Lauren Iaconetti.
Iaconetti Haibon attended Langley High School and James Madison University. She later earned a master's degree in broadcasting and digital journalism from Syracuse University.[1]
Career
[edit]The Bachelor franchise
[edit]In 2015, Iaconetti Haibon appeared in season 19 of The Bachelor.[2] She shared her season with another contestant named Ashley, Ashley Salter,[3] leading to her nickname of "Ashley I" to distinguish the two. The nickname has persisted beyond the show, and is used in other contexts such as the name of one of her podcasts.[4]
In 2015, Iaconetti Haibon appeared in the 2nd season of Bachelor in Paradise, joined by her sister Lauren. She split from Jared Haibon in week 5. In 2016, she returned for the 3rd season and split from Wells Adams in week 6.[5]
In 2018, Iaconetti Haibon appeared in the first season of The Bachelor Winter Games.[6] Iaconetti Haibon and Kevin Wendt became the first winners of the Bachelor Winter Games.[7]
Media career
[edit]Iaconetti Haibon was a correspondent for Access Hollywood and ClevverTV.[8] She was a contributor for Cosmopolitan.[9]
Iaconetti Haibon currently co-hosts The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast with Ben Higgins[10] and the I Don't Get It podcast, along with her sister Lauren Iaconetti and former Bachelor producer Naz Perez.[11]
Business ventures
[edit]In 2021, Iaconetti Haibon and her husband Jared Haibon, opened Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.[12]
Personal life
[edit]In December 2017, Iaconetti Haibon began dating Kevin Wendt, her partner with whom she won The Bachelor Winter Games. They split in early 2018.
In March 2018, Iaconetti Haibon began dating former Bachelor in Paradise castmate Jared Haibon, after reconciling at former castmates Jade Roper Tolbert and Tanner Tolbert's wedding. They became engaged in June 2018 in Sayulita, Mexico, on Season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise. On August 11, 2019, they married at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.
Their son Dawson Dimitri Haibon was born on January 31, 2022. In January 2024, they announced they are expecting their second child. They announced the birth of their second son in July 2024.[13] They reside in Rhode Island.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015, 2017, 2019–2021 | The Bachelor | Contestant (Season 19); Guest (subsequent seasons) |
| 2015–2016 | After Paradise | 4 episodes |
| 2015–2018, 2022 | Bachelor in Paradise | Contestant, Guest |
| 2015–2019 | Entertainment Tonight | 6 episodes |
| 2015, 2020 | The Bachelorette | Guest; 2 episodes |
| 2016 | The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love | Television special |
| 2016 | Celebrity Family Feud | Episode: "Bachelors vs. Bachelorettes/Indy Car Drivers vs. Sports Illustrated Models" |
| 2016 | Million Dollar Matchmaker | Episode: "The Crying Virgin and the Gullible" |
| 2016 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Episode: "Ellen's Season 14 Premiere Week: Day 2" |
| 2016 | The Bachelorette Canada After Show | Episode #1.5 |
| 2017 | Watch Party: The Bachelor | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Access Hollywood | Episode #21.248 |
| 2017 | Access Daily | 11 episodes |
| 2017–2020 | Celebrity Page | 84 episodes |
| 2018 | Movie Trivia Schmoedown | Episode: "2017 Movie Trivia Schmoedown Awards" |
| 2018 | Extra | Episode #24.146 |
| 2018 | The Bachelor Winter Games | Contestant; 5 episodes |
| 2018, 2019 | Collider Live | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | GMA3: What You Need To Know | Episode #2.8 |
| 2019 | Ex on the Beach | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 2019 | What's Up Orange County | Episode: "Mario Lopez, Eric Winter, Roselyn Sanchez" |
| 2019–2021 | Home & Family | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Game Night with the Hamiltons | Episode: "Very Scary Halloween Edition" |
| 2023 | Stars on Mars | 2 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ashley Iaconetti -- 9 things to know about the Bachelor in Paradise bachelorette". Reality TV World. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "The Bachelor Episode Guide | Season 19 Full Episode List". ABC. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ Sutton, Amber (January 6, 2015). "Auburn graduate makes memorable reality TV debut on The Bachelor premiere". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ^ "The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast". ART19. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "WATCH: Jared Breaks Up With Ashley I... Again Video | Bachelor in Paradise". ABC. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ "The Bachelor Winter Games: Meet the Cast | The Bachelor Winter Games". ABC. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ "Bachelor Winter Games ' Ashley I. & Kevin Explain Why They Broke Up: 'There's a Little Something Missing'". People. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ^ "ClevverTV". ByAshleyi.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ "Ashley Iaconetti". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast by iHeartRadio on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "I Don't Get It by Wave on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ Coelho, Jamie (2021-12-04). "The New Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge Has a Bachelor Nation Connection". Rhode Island Monthly. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon Welcome Baby No. 2, Son Hayden: 'As Precious as We Always Imagined' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ Durpe, Elyse (January 31, 2022). "Bachelor Nation's Ashley Iaconetti Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Jared Haibon". E! News. Retrieved January 31, 2022.