Ben Higgins
Ben Higgins | |
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Born | Benjamin Higgins March 23, 1989 Warsaw, Indiana, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs |
Alma mater | Indiana University |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Spouse |
Jessica Clarke (m. 2021) |
Benjamin Edward Higgins (born March 23, 1989), is an American television personality and entrepreneur who starred on the
Early life
Higgins was born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana.[6] He attended Indiana University, where he received a degree in public affairs from its School of Public and Environmental Affairs. After graduating college in 2012, he worked as an account manager in Golden, Colorado.[6]
Television show appearances
The Bachelorette
Higgins first appeared as a contestant in the ABC reality show The Bachelorette in 2015, as one of Kaitlyn Bristowe's suitors. He was eliminated by Bristowe after fantasy-suite dates and finished as the second runner-up.[7]
The Bachelor
Higgins was announced as the Bachelor on the Bachelor in Paradise After Show.[8] The season concluded on March 14, 2016, in which 25-year-old flight attendant Lauren Bushnell was named the winner for this season and ultimately becoming Higgins' fiancée until they ended their engagement on May 15, 2017.[9] Their breakup was the most-Googled celebrity breakup of 2017.[10]
Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?
On October 11, 2016, Higgins and his fiancée Lauren Bushnell returned to television in the Freeform reality show Ben and Lauren, Happily Ever After? [11] The show followed the couple's adjustment to regular life together after being engaged on The Bachelor.[12] It aired for a single season before their breakup was announced on May 15, 2017.[13]
Bachelor Winter Games
In 2018, Higgins became a contestant on the ABC reality show The Bachelor Winter Games. He left the show early after not connecting with anyone romantically.[14]
Personal life
Higgins was engaged to Lauren Bushnell from November 2015 to May 2017.[15]
Higgins began a relationship with Nashville resident Jessica Clarke in November 2018.[16] They became engaged in March 2020 at Clarke's home in Nashville, after Higgins' initial proposal plans were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, and were married on November 13, 2021.[1] They currently live in Denver, Colorado.[17]
Career
In 2017, Higgins and business partners Riley Fuller and Drew Scholl founded Generous Coffee, a Denver-based roasted-coffee business. The company said it planned to use its profits to support nonprofit organizations and other enterprises globally.[18] Higgins also co-owns Middle Eastern restaurant Ash'Kara.[17]
References
- ^ a b Nahas, Aili (November 13, 2021). "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins Marries Jessica Clarke: 'I Am So Thankful I Found Her'". People. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Ben Higgins (March 23, 2020). "Pour one out for 30 years. Here is to year 31!". Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ Ben Higgins (July 30, 2015). "This is my dude right here, my dad teaching me the comb over and to smile since 1989". Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ Grossbart, Sarah (March 23, 2020). "The Inspiring Story of How Ben Higgins Finally Found His Girl". E! News. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ Brown, Erica (August 24, 2015). "Ben Higgins Is the Next Bachelor for Season 20" (Press release). ABC. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ a b Briscoe, Bailey. "Q&A: Ben Higgins, IU alumnus and star of ABC's 'The Bachelor,' comes home for a good cause". Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Kwiatkowski, Elizabeth (July 14, 2015). "'The Bachelorette' star Kaitlyn Bristowe breaks Ben Higgins' heart, meets Nick Viall and Shawn Booth's families". Reality TV World. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ "Ben Higgins Announced as the Next Bachelor: Kaitlyn Bristowe's Second Runner-Up Confirmed for Season 20". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Dugan, Christina; Corinthios, Aurelie (May 15, 2017). "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Split". People. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Fredette, Meagan (December 13, 2017). "The Most Googled Celebrity Breakup Of 2017 Will Shock You". Archived from the original on July 23, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ "The Stars of Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After Will Appear On Famous In Love!". Freeform.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ "Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After? Series-Premiere Recap: After the Final Rose". Vulture. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- ^ "The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Break Up". E! News. May 15, 2017. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- ^ Piester, Lauren (February 20, 2018). "Ben Higgins Leaves Bachelor Winter Games and Admits He Still Has to Move On from Lauren Bushnell". E! News. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- The Today Show. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Macke, Johnni (March 24, 2020). "'Bachelor' Alum Ben Higgins Says Quarantining With Girlfriend Jess Clarke Is 'Great': 'We've Just Been Hanging Out'". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Wenzel, John (November 16, 2018). ""Bachelor" Ben Higgins' new Denver restaurant, Ash'Kara, eyes January opening". The Denver Post.
- ^ Kubota, Lily. "'The Bachelor' Star Ben Higgins Launches Generous Coffee Co". Daily Coffee News. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.