Ashley Iaconetti
Ashley Iaconetti Haibon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ashley Nicole Iaconetti March 6, 1988 New Jersey, US |
| Education | James Madison University (BA) Syracuse University (MA) |
| Occupation | Television Personality |
| Known for | Appearances in The Bachelor Bachelor in Paradise The Bachelor Winter Games The Real Housewives of Rhode Island |
| 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, along with her starring role on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
Early life
[edit]Ashley Nicole Iaconetti was born on March 6, 1988, in New Jersey and raised in Great Falls, Virginia. Her parents are Dr. Jay Iaconetti and Audrey Iaconetti (née Zylstra), natives of Bergen County, New Jersey. She is of Italian ancestry on her father's side and of Dutch and Lithuanian ancestry from her mother's side. She has a sister two years younger, Lauren Iaconetti. Iaconetti lived in Dedham, Massachusetts from ages two to five years old.[1]
Iaconetti attended Langley High School in Langley, Virginia, and earned her bachelor's degree in Media Arts and Design from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She later earned a master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York.[2]
Career
[edit]Media career
[edit]While at Syracuse, Iaconetti she interned at the local ABC affiliate, NewsChannel 9 WSYR.[3] Post-Bachelor, she was a correspondent for Access Hollywood and ClevverTV,[4] and a contributor for Cosmopolitan.[5]
Iaconetti was the host of the YouTube show The Story of Us for KineticTV, which showcased real love stories. Iaconetti and her husband Jared Haibon's love story, and first long-form interview post-engagement, was featured on the episode finale which garnered 3 million views.[6]
Iaconetti co-hosts the iHeartRadio podcast The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast with former Bachelor Ben Higgins[7] and co-hosts the I Don't Get It podcast with her sister Lauren Iaconetti and former Bachelor producer Naz Perez.[8]
Reality television career
[edit]In 2013, while studying at Syracuse, a then 25-year old Iaconetti utilized filming equipment to create a comedic audition tape for The Bachelor, in which she acted out mock dates and scenes as if she were on the show.[9]
In January 2015, Iaconetti appeared in season 19 of The Bachelor.[10] She was nicknamed “Ashley I” to differentiate her from another contestant of the same name. Iaconneti became notorious for her expressive emotional personality and sharing her status as a virgin. She was eliminated half-way through the season on episode 6. She remained close friends with majority of the cast[11]
In August 2015, Iaconetti appeared in the second season of Bachelor in Paradise, joined by her sister Lauren. She briefly dated and split from Jared Haibon in week 5. In 2016, she returned for the third season and left in week 6.[12]
In 2018, Iaconetti appeared in the first season of The Bachelor Winter Games. Iaconetti and Kevin Wendt became the first winners of the Bachelor Winter Games. They became a couple on the show, and split a couple months later.[13]
In 2026, Iaconetti joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, which premiered on April 2, 2026. Iaconetti showcased her life adapting to living in her husband's home state, balancing motherhood and their careers as influencers and small business owners.[14]
The show was Bravo’s biggest multiplatform series premiere since 2024 with 2.7M viewers, and was Peacock's most-watched series or season premiere of all time for a Bravo original on Peacock in its first week.[15] In May 2026 the show was renewed for its second season after just 7 episodes, following its record breaking premiere.[16]
Business ventures
[edit]In 2021, Iaconetti and her husband Jared Haibon, opened Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. They named the establishment after Iaconetti's mother, Audrey.[17]
Personal life
[edit]In December 2017, Iaconetti began dating Kevin Wendt, her partner with whom she won The Bachelor Winter Games. They split in early 2018.
In April 2018, Iaconetti began dating Bachelor castmate Jared Haibon. Haibon and Iaconetti met in 2015 on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise in Sayulita, Mexico, where they briefly dated. They both came back on season 3 in 2016. Post-filming, they developed a close friendship. After becoming an official couple, they made an appearance on season 5, where Haibon proposed on June 17, 2018 at the beach where they met.
Iaconetti and Haibon were married on August 11, 2019 at the historic Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. Their wedding was attended by various Bachelor cast members, and the nuptials were ordained by longtime friend and Bachelor producer, Elan Gale.
In March 2021, the couple moved from Los Angeles to Haibon's native Rhode Island. They welcomed their sons Dawson Demitri Haibon on January 31, 2022, and Hayden Cruise Haibon on July 22, 2024.[18] Iaconetti chose to give birth the at the hospital her father works in her home state of Virginia. Iaconetti and Haibon reside in Rhode Island.[19]
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 |
| 2026–present | The Real Housewives of Rhode Island | Main cast |
References
[edit]- ↑ Messier, Catherine. "Who is Ashley Iaconetti? What to know about the 'Real Housewife' of RI". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ "Ashley Iaconetti -- 9 things to know about the Bachelor in Paradise bachelorette". Reality TV World. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ↑ gherbert@syracuse.com, Geoff Herbert | (2019-08-12). "SU alum Ashley Iaconetti marries 'Bachelor in Paradise' co-star Jared Haibon (photos)". syracuse. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ "ClevverTV". ByAshleyi.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ↑ "Ashley Iaconetti". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ↑ Barthwell, Ali (2018-05-24). "Everything We Learned by Watching Ashley I. and Jared's Story of Us Video". Vulture. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "SU alumna Ashley Iaconetti reflects on time spent as contestant on 'The Bachelor' - The Daily Orange - The Independent Student Newspaper of Syracuse, New York". dailyorange.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-04. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
- ↑ "The Bachelor Episode Guide | Season 19 Full Episode List". ABC. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Bachelor Winter Games ' Ashley I. & Kevin Explain Why They Broke Up: 'There's a Little Something Missing'". People. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (November 16, 2025). "'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' Cast Revealed In First Look Trailer — BravoCon". Deadline. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ↑ Aurthur, Kate (2026-05-11). "Bravo Renews 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' Orders 'VPR' Spinoff, Sets Summer Premieres for 'McBee Dynasty,' 'Next Gen NYC,' 'RHOC' and More". Variety. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ Aurthur, Kate (2026-05-11). "Bravo Renews 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' Orders 'VPR' Spinoff, Sets Summer Premieres for 'McBee Dynasty,' 'Next Gen NYC,' 'RHOC' and More". Variety. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ 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.
