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American television personality (born 1997)
Jenn Tran
BornJennifer Tran
(1997-11-24) November 24, 1997 (age 27)
Hillsdale, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (BS)
Barry University
Occupations
Years active2015–present
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)

Jennifer Tran (born November 24, 1997) is an American television personality who appeared on season 28 of The Bachelor, and starred in season 21 of The Bachelorette. She is the first Asian-American in the lead role in the history of the Bachelor franchise.

Early life and education

Tran was born and raised in Hillsdale, New Jersey, to Vietnamese immigrants. She is Buddhist, and has an older brother, James. She graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 2016, where she played basketball and lacrosse.

Tran attended the University of Pittsburgh for two years, before transferring to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in molecular biology in 2020. Prior to appearing on The Bachelor, Tran was a graduate student at Barry University in Miami in the physician assistant program. She is scheduled to graduate in 2025 with a Master of Science in Clinical Medical Science.

Career

Reality television

The Bachelor

In September 2023, Tran was revealed to be a contestant on season 28 of The Bachelor, starring teaching tennis pro Joey Graziadei. She finished in fifth place, with Graziadei sending her home at the last rose ceremony before hometowns.

The Bachelorette

Tran was announced as The Bachelorette on March 25, 2024, during the After the Final Rose special. On May 16, 2024, she became engaged to Devin Strader, but he broke off the engagement via telephone in August 2024.

Dancing with the Stars

On September 4, 2024, Tran was announced as a contestant on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Sasha Farber. It was a last minute casting. Despite receiving her first 10 and winning a dance off, she was eliminated and finished in seventh place.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2024 The Bachelor Herself Contestant; season 28; fifth place
The Bachelorette Lead; season 21
Dancing with the Stars Contestant; season 33; seventh place

References

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  7. Dallas, Kelsey (August 6, 2024). "The Buddhist moment on 'The Bachelorette' — and why it matters". Deseret News. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  8. "Pascack Valley High School student wins local scholarship". North Jersey Media Group. July 28, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  9. Ralph, Claudia (May 10, 2016). "Young talent, senior leadership changes tempo for girls basketball". The Valley Echo News. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
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  11. Kirby, Hannah (March 27, 2024). "Before Jenn Tran was The Bachelorette's first Asian American lead, she was a Wisconsin Badger". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  12. "'The Bachelor's' Jenn Reveals How She Did the Show While in Physician Assistant Graduate Program". Bachelor Nation. February 5, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  13. Booth, Gillian (August 9, 2024). "'The Bachelorette' Jenn Tran Tells All on PA School and Her Career Journey". MedPage Today. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  14. Bonner, Mehera. "Meet Joey Graziadei's 32 Potential 'Bachelor' Contestants". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  15. Baldwin, Kristen (February 26, 2024). "The Bachelor recap: Stop, chop, and roll". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  16. Hearon, Sarah (September 3, 2024). "Bachelorette Jenn Cries During Live Finale After Revealing Devin Ended Their Engagement". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  17. "Jenn Tran speaks out on shocking 'Bachelorette' finale, next chapter on 'DWTS'". Good Morning America. September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  18. Jenn Tran Gets Candid On SHOCKING 'DWTS' Elimination
  19. ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Halloween Night Results in First 10s of the Season — and a Shocking Elimination

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