Ali Fedotowsky
Born
Alexandra Elaine Fedotowsky

(1984-09-16) September 16, 1984 (age 39)
Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materClark University
OccupationTelevision personality
Years active2010–present
TelevisionThe Bachelor
The Bachelorette
1st Look
E! News
Spouse
Kevin Manno
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(m. 2017)​
Children2
Websitewww.aliluvs.com

Alexandra Elaine Fedotowsky-Manno (née Fedotowsky; born September 16, 1984)[1] is an American television personality best known as a cast member on the ABC reality shows The Bachelor and Bachelorette (2010).

Early life and education

Fedotowsky was born in Massachusetts.[1] She grew up in North Adams and Williamstown and is a graduate of Mount Greylock Regional High School.[2] She attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst for two years prior to transferring to Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2006.[3]

Career

Fedotowsky's work in television began when she was selected as a cast member on ABC's reality show The Bachelor series which first aired on January 4, 2010. The show placed her with twenty four other women all contending for the affection of pilot Jake Pavelka. She left the show when she was confronted with an ultimatum from her employer, Facebook, regarding the choice to return to work or to quit.[4] Fedotowsky then returned as the star of The Bachelorette where she became engaged with Roberto Martinez in the finale.[5]

After The Bachelorette, Fedotowsky moved to San Diego, California and joined the local Fox news station as a weekly morning show correspondent.[6] From March 2012 through the fall of 2013, she hosted the weekly lifestyle television show 1st Look, which airs on NBC.[7][8] Fedotowsky was on the live judging panel for Miss USA 2012.[9] In 2013, she appeared in an infomercial for Sheer Cover Studio mineral makeup, hosted by Brooke Burke.[10][11]

On August 7, 2013, E! News announced Fedotowsky had been hired as a correspondent.[12] In June 2015, she announced she was leaving that position.[13] In September 2017, Fedotowsky joined Home and Family as an official "family member."[14]

Public image

She is a social media influencer and has gained more than one million followers on Instagram, as of June 2021.[15] Fedotowsky aims to be honest and transparent on social media, telling People magazine: "I'm on my own journey of self-love with my body and I've played that out online," she says. "It shouldn't be a big deal. And I don't ever edit my body to make it skinnier."[16] She has previously turned down an offer to promote a weight loss pill "because that's not who I am or what I want to represent. I only work with brands I truly love."[16]

Since her appearance on The Bachelor, Fedotowsky has appeared in numerous magazine covers, including LA Baby, Fit Pregnancy and Baby, The Improper Bostonian, Us Weekly and People.[17][18]

Personal life

In 2010, Fedotowsky became engaged to Roberto Martinez on the finale of The Bachelorette. In November 2011, Fedotowsky and Martinez ended their engagement.[19]

In 2013, Fedotowsky began dating Kevin Manno, a radio and television host.[20] The two announced their engagement in September 2015.[21][22] Their first child, daughter Molly, was born July 6, 2016.[23] Fedotowsky and Manno married on March 3, 2017.[24] Their son Riley, was born May 24, 2018.[25][26][27]

Filmography

Film and television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2010–2012 The Bachelor Herself Contestant on season 14
2010–2019 The Bachelorette Bachelorette on season 6
2012 The 2012 Miss USA Pageant Judge
2012–2013 1st Look Host
2013 Blue Jasmine Melanie Film
2013–2015 E! News Herself Correspondent, host; 98 episodes
2014–2015 E! Live from the Red Carpet Correspondent; 3 episodes
2015 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Celebrity Contestant
2016–2020 Home & Family Guest Co-Host; 179 episodes

References

  1. ^ a b "Ali Fedotowsky". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  2. ^ Foley, Meghan (March 2, 2010). "Williamstown's Ali Fedotowsky to be next 'Bachelorette'". Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  3. ^ Bock, Linda (September 8, 2010). "Bachelorette revisits 'Clarkie' life". Telegram & Gazette. Worcester, Massachusetts. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  4. ^ Ali Fedotowsky decides to quit 'The Bachelor' and leave Jake Pavelka - Reality TV World
  5. ^ 'Bachelorette' star Ali Fedotowsky gets engaged on finale of ABC show - New York Daily News
  6. ^ Ali Fedotowsky joining Fox 5 San Diego
  7. ^ Rebecca Ford (March 7, 2012). "'Bachelorette' Star Ali Fedotowsky to Host NBC Travel Show '1st Look' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  8. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (September 30, 2013). "Audrina Patridge to Host NBC Travel Show '1st Look' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  9. ^ Nessif, Bruna (May 23, 2012). "2012 Miss USA Pageant: Joe Jonas, Rob Kardashian, Ali Fedotowsky and George Kotsiopoulos Join Judges' Panel". E! Entertainment Television. NBC. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  10. ^ Guthy-Renker. "Brooke Burke-Charvet Partners with New Sheer Cover Studio™ to Launch a Revolution in Mineral Makeup". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  11. ^ "Brooke Burke Promotes Sheer Cover Studio". Beauty Packaging. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  12. ^ ""E! News" Names Ali Fetodowsky and Jesse Giddings as Correspondents". The Futon Critic. August 7, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  13. ^ Chan, Anna; Brown, Brody (June 16, 2015). "Ali Fedotowsky Will Not Return as E! News Correspondent This Fall". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on August 10, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  14. ^ Fedotowsky, Ali (September 11, 2017). "Feeling very grateful to tell you..." Ali Fedotowsky verified Instagram page. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  15. ^ "Ali Fedotowsky-Manno on Being Real on Social Media: 'I Don't Ever Edit My Body to Look Skinnier'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "Ali Fedotowsky-Manno on Being Real on Social Media: 'I Don't Ever Edit My Body to Look Skinnier'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  17. ^ "The Bachelorette's Ali Fedotowsky: Why I Walked Away". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  18. ^ "Ali Fedotowsky Magazine Cover Photos - List of magazine covers featuring Ali Fedotowsky - FamousFix". FamousFix.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  19. ^ Cohn, Paulette (September 3, 2015). "See The Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky's Stunning Engagement Ring". Parade. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  20. ^ Malkin, Marc (July 23, 2013). "Ali Fedotowsky and Boyfriend Kevin Manno: How They Met". E! Online. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  21. ^ Messer, Lesley (September 3, 2015). "Ali Fedotowsky Is Engaged to Kevin Manno". ABC News. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  22. ^ "We're Engaged!!!". Ali Fedotowsky official site. September 3, 2015. Archived from the original on September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  23. ^ "Ali Fedotowsky Welcomes Daughter Molly Sullivan". People. December 6, 2016. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  24. ^ Ergas, Talia (March 3, 2017). "Ali Fedotowsky Marries Fiancé Kevin Manno in Beachside Wedding: Get the Details!". US Weekly. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  25. ^ "Ali Fedotowsky-Manno Reveals Her Son's Name (and the Sweet Meaning Behind It) 1 Day After His Birth". People. May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  26. ^ Fedotowsky, Ali (May 24, 2018). "Our sweet boy has arrived!". Verified Instagram account. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2018. Born 5/24, 12:57am...
  27. ^ Fedotowsky, Ali (May 25, 2018). "Meet Our Son!". Ali Fedotowsky official site. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018. Welcome Riley Doran Manno to the world!

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Preceded byJillian Harris The Bachelorette Season 6 Succeeded byAshley Hebert Preceded byMaria Sansone 1st Look host 2012-2013 Succeeded byAudrina Patridge
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