The cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Season 1 is here, and they are bringing the drama to the smallest state in the nation. But one cast member, Ashley Iaconetti, may already look quite familiar.
Ashley took to Instagram on Feb. 5, where she teased what’s to come from RHORI Season 1. “From roses to pearls…And let me tell ya, I’m clutching those pearls (that I don’t own) because it’s scary over here! But hot d*mn that group-shot is frame-worthy,” she wrote in the caption of the post.Â
Ashley appeared on her podcast, The Ben & Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast, previously, where she revealed a fun fact about the new season. “I am the girl that if they show it, will be eating in every single scene,” she said. “One of the best things is that there’s always like a charcuterie board there and I think we all eat, but I use that as a distraction in a lot of moments.”
Learn more about Ashley’s life before RHORI and her adorable family.Â
What season of The Bachelor was Ashley Iaconetti on?
Ashley first appeared on reality TV when she joined the cast of The Bachelor Season 19. Ashley then appeared on the spin-off series, Bachelor in Paradise Seasons 2 and 3 where she met her husband, Jared Haibon, according to People. Jared had originally been on The Bachelorette Season 11.
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Where does Ashley Iaconetti live?
Ashley lives in Rhode Island, which is Jared’s home state. She took to Instagram in May 2021, where she shed more light into her decision to move to the ocean state.
“The first couple of weeks into our move in Rhode Island, I definitely had moments where I was like, ‘This is where I’m going to live FOREVER?!’ I’ve never lived anywhere I thought was my forever,” she explained. “Of course, nothing has to be forever, but both Jared and I want to live and raise kids in that idyllic suburban setting close to family. We moved to Jared’s beloved home state because he’s truly happier here than anywhere and I’m quite adaptable.I’m happy wherever he’s happy.”
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Where is Ashley Iaconetti from?
Ashley is a native of Virginia, but she’s lived in many different places. Ashley opened up about her moves in that same Instagram post: “While I’ve spent most of my life growing up in Virginia, I’ve lived in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, and California and have enjoyed them all.”
What does Ashley Iaconetti do for a living?
Ashley is a social media influencer, according to her RHORI Season 1 bio. She is also the host of the podcast, The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast. Ashley and Jared are also small business owners and the co-owners of Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge, located in South Kingston, Rhode Island.
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Who is Ashley Iaconetti’s husband, Jared Haibon?
Ashley and Jared first met on Bachelor in Paradise Season 2, after getting rejected on their respective seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. However, they maintained a friendship over the years and finally announced that they were dating in May 2018, according to People. They then got engaged in June 2018, according to the publication. Jared is the owner of Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge, a big fan of the New England Patriots, according to his Instagram account, and is an active Instagram user.
Details on Ashley Iaconetti’s engagement ring
Jared proposed to Ashley with a 2.4-carat diamond and platinum ring designed by Neil Lane, with diamonds decorating the band, according to People. In 2024, Ashley got a new gold James Allen engagement ring with “an emerald cut, lab-grown diamond” that she designed with Jared for their fifth wedding anniversary, which she shared in a post to Instagram in September 2024.
“I switch back and forth between my original ring,” she wrote in the caption of the post. “Still love that one so much too!”
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Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon’s wedding details
Ashley and Jared tied the knot on Aug. 11, 2019, at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, according to Style Me Pretty. The couple had a super personalized ceremony, forgoing “traditional readings” for readings of movie quotes that they picked out, Jared told the publication. They also passed out Dunkin’ Donuts and had custom cocktails.
Details on Ashley Iaconetti’s wedding dresses
Ashley wore two different gowns throughout the evening of her wedding, according to People. She wore a lace ballgown by Ines Di Santo to walk down the aisle, and then a “super feminine and romantic” satin gown from Alyne by Rita Vanieris for dress number two, according to the publication.
How many kids does Ashley Iaconetti have?
Ashley Iaconetti’s Instagram and TikTok accounts showcase her life
Ashley is super active on her Instagram account, where she shares so much of her life. Ashley is always posting about her family, who she is super close to, parenting tips, and her epic adventures with her friends. Ashley’s TikTok account is filled with sweet tributes to her relationship, videos from their family vacations, and honest looks inside of her life raising two young boys.
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See Ashley Iaconetti’s RHORIÂ Season 1 bio
Viewers can expect to see more of Ashley’s life during The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Season 1. According to her RHORI Season 1 cast bio, “Fresh from finding her Prince Charming on television, influencer and former The Bachelor personality Ashley Iaconetti quickly learns that life after ‘I do’ isn’t as blissful as she imagined. Between raising two young children, adjusting to life in Rhode Island, and co-owning a struggling café with her husband, Jared, Ashley’s loyalties are tested when Rosie [DiMare] claims she never has her back.”
More of Ashley’s life will be shown when RHORI Season 1 premieres on Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Get to know the rest of the RHORI Season 1 cast members.
