Last Updated on March 26, 2026 by Author
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Ashley Iaconetti Biography
Ashley Iaconetti is an American journalist, social media influencer, and reality TV personality known for being a contestant on multiple series in The Bachelor franchise, including The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Bachelor Winter Games. Iaconetti stars as one of the housewives in The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, which premieres on April 2, 2026.
Ashley Iaconetti Height
Iaconetti stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Ashley Iaconetti Age
Iaconetti is 38 years old. He was born Ashley Nicole Iaconetti on March 6, 1988, in Great Falls, Virginia, United States. Iaconetti annually celebrates her birthday on March 6th.
Personal Life
Ashley Iaconetti Family and Relatives
Iaconetti was raised with her younger sister, Lauren. She has Italian roots on her paternal side of the family and Dutch and Lithuanian ancestry from her mother’s side. Regardless, she keeps more information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Ashley Iaconetti Spouse and Children
Iaconetti tied the knot with former Bachelor in Paradise castmate, Jared Haibon, on August 11, 2019, at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. The duo got engaged in June 2018 in Sayulita, Mexico, during Season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise. He proposed with a 2.4-carat diamond and a platinum ring, with diamonds decorating the band, which was designed by Neil Lane. In 2024, she obtained a new gold James Allen engagement ring with an emerald cut, lab-grown diamond that she co-designed with Jared for their fifth wedding anniversary.
The pair met on Bachelor in Paradise, where he continuously rejected her affections and said they were only good friends. They started dating in 2018 after he realized his feelings when she began dating Kevin Wendt. His feelings solidified during a group trip to St. Lucia in early 2018, where he saw them together. He eventually confessed his love and kissed her at an airport in March 2018 as she was leaving for a trip. Shortly after, she broke up with Kevin to be with Jared. After months of dating privately, the couple officially shared news of their relationship in an episode of her web series, The Story of Us.
Iaconetti and Jared have two sons, Dawson Dimitri Brady and Hayden Cruise. Dawson was born on January 31, 2022, and is 4 years old. Hayden was born on July 22, 2024, and is 1 years old.
Before getting married to Jared, Iaconetti was in a relationship with Kevin Wendt, whom she won The Bachelor Winter Games with. They began dating in December 2017 and split in early 2018.
Ashley Iaconetti Education
Iaconetti received her diploma from Langley High School before enrolling at James Madison University. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she joined Syracuse University, where she obtained a Master of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Digital Journalism.
Professional Life
Ashley Iaconetti Net Worth
Iaconetti has garnered a net worth ranging from $500K to $2 million during her successful career as a journalist, social media influencer, and reality TV personality.
Ashley Iaconetti Career
Before getting into the reality TV scene, Iaconetti worked as a correspondent for Access Hollywood and ClevverTV. Also, she was a contributor for Cosmopolitan. She joined the reality TV scene in The Bachelor Season 19 in 2015, sharing her spotlight with Ashley Salter. This led to her nickname of “Ashley I” to distinguish the two Ashleys, a name that has lasted beyond the show.
Iaconetti made an appearance on Bachelor in Paradise Season 2 with her sister, Lauren. On the show, she coupled up with Jared Haibon, who would later be her husband. However, they split in week 5. In 2016, she returned for Bachelor in Paradise Season 3. On the show, she bonded with Wells Adams but later split in week 6.
Iaconetti starred in The Bachelor Winter Games Season 1 in 2018. She won the Bachelor Winter Games with Kevin Wendt, whom she later dated. In 2025, she was announced as part of the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. She initially aimed to be an entertainment reporter after receiving her Master’s, a path that evolved into influencing and podcasting after joining The Bachelor.
Iaconetti co-hosts The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast with Ben Higgins and the I Don’t Get It podcast with her sister, Lauren, and former Bachelor producer, Naz Perez. In 2021, she and her husband launched Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Ashley Iaconetti TV Shows
Ashley Iaconetti The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
Iaconetti stars as one of the housewives in The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, which premieres on April 2, 2026. The show follows the personal and professional lives of a tight-knit circle of women living in Rhode Island. Though Rhode Island is America’s smallest state, the drama is wicked wild. Since everyone knows everyone, nothing is ever truly forgotten. Long-standing friendships and strong loyalties define relationships, and secrets are fiercely protected until betrayal hits and everything begins to unravel.
After finding her Prince Charming on TV, Iaconetti has quickly learnt that life after “I do” isn’t as euphoric as she dreamed. She is busy nurturing two young children, adapting to life in Rhode Island, and co-owning a struggling café with her husband, Jared. However, her loyalties are put to the test when Rosie alleges that she is not supportive. Iaconetti co-stars opposite her fellow housewives
- Alicia Carmody
- Kelsey Swanson
- Rosie DiMare
- Jo-Ellen Tiberi
- Liz McGraw
- Rulla Nehme Pontarelli
Ashley Iaconetti Bachelor in Paradise
After starring in The Bachelor, Iaconetti made an appearance on Bachelor in Paradise Season 2 with her sister, Lauren. On the show, she coupled up with Jared Haibon, who would later be her husband. She gained notoriety for her infatuation with Jared, who continuously rejected her affections. However, they split in week 5 and remained extremely close friends.
In 2016, she returned for Bachelor in Paradise Season 3. On the show, she once again focused on Jared. Conflict began when Jared began dating Caila Quinn, who Iaconetti alleges promised not pursue him. She frequently cried on the show and called Caila a “backstabbing friend” during a confrontation.
Following her heartbreak over Jared and Caila Quinn, Ashley began dating Wells Adams toward the end of Season 3. They split in week 6 after Wells felt their connection wasn’t strong enough, deciding to remain friends. She later began dating Kevin Wendt after they won The Bachelor Winter Games together. This prompted Jared to later confess his love and kiss her at an airport as she was flying home. Shortly after, she ended her relationship with Kevin to pursue things with Jared.
After months of dating privately, the couple officially shared news of their relationship in an episode of her web series, The Story of Us. The duo got engaged in June 2018 in Sayulita, Mexico, during Season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise. Ashley was led to believe that she and Jared would choose who received the date card, but instead, he surprised her by taking her back to where they first met and proposing.
Ashley Iaconetti The Bachelor
Iaconetti starred in The Bachelor Season 19 in 2015, sharing her spotlight as the leading lady with Ashley Salter. This led to her nickname of “Ashley I” to distinguish the two Ashleys, a name that has lasted beyond the show. On the show, she vied for the heart of Chris Soules, a farmer from Iowa. During a 2-on-1 Date, they went on a date in South Dakota’s Badlands with her rival, Kelsey Poe. During the date, she told Chris that the contestants felt Kelsey was “fake,” information he subsequently divulged to Kelsey. Chris decided to eliminate both women during the date, telling Ashley that he couldn’t provide the “city lifestyle” she desired. She was eliminated in week 6.
Ashley Iaconetti TV Shows
During her career, Iaconetti has starred in a number of TV shows, such as
- After Paradise
- Entertainment Tonight
- The Bachelorette
- The Bachelor at 20: A Celebration of Love
- Celebrity Family Feud
- Million Dollar Matchmaker
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- The Bachelorette Canada After Show
- Watch Party: The Bachelor
- Access Daily
- Movie Trivia Schmoedown
- The Bachelor Winter Games
- Collider Live
- Ex on the Beach
- Home & Family
- Stars on Mars
Ashley Iaconetti Social Media
Iaconetti has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(formerly Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 140K on Facebook, a following of over 1M on Instagram, and a following of over 186K on X.
