Jenn Tran is your new bachelorette. During Joey Graziadeiend of the season The Bachelor, Charity Lawson It is Jesse Palmer announced the medical assistant student as the protagonist of the 21st season of The Bachelorette.
The 26-year-old Miami resident burst onto the scene on Joey’s season The Bachelorand quickly became a fan favorite.
“I’m thrilled. It’s crazy. It’s so surreal to be sitting here,” she said of landing the single paper. “Honestly, I feel like it was literally yesterday that I was literally in the emergency room, in scrubs, working, and now here I am in high heels, in this little dress.”
Jenn’s casting as the final Bachelorette makes her the show’s first Asian lead, something that means a lot to her.
“It’s honestly amazing,” she said. “I feel so grateful and honored to be the first Asian Bachelorette in this franchise. As a child, I always wanted to see Asian representation on TV. I feel like it was very scarce. Whenever Asians appeared in media, it was to fill a character role supporting character, to fulfill some kind of stereotype.”
“I always felt trapped by it, because I thought, ‘I don’t see myself on screen. I don’t see myself as the main character,’” Jenn continued. “Now, to be here today sitting in this position, and thinking, I’m going to lead my own love story, I’m going to be the main character in my story, I just can’t help but think about how many people I’m inspiring and how many lives I’m changing.”
Read everything you need to know about Jenn Tran.
What happened to Joey?
When Jenn arrived at the Bachelor Mansion, she was “in awe” of Joey, a feeling that only grew when they went on a one-on-one date.
“I never knew what a happy couple was,” Jenn confessed, before telling Joey that she is estranged from her father. “Growing up, my parents’ relationship got really bad. I always felt so unwanted by my dad… I definitely went through periods where I thought I would never be loved and I would never find anyone.”
Joey revealed he saw “a real future” with Jenn, who told him she was falling in love with him. Before Hometowns, however, Joey sent Jenn home.
“It’s heartbreaking,” she told the cameras. “I know we would have been amazing together. The fact that he made me feel so safe so early was something I’ve never felt before with anyone. I just hope I find someone as special as him one day.”
How is her relationship with her family today?
After revealing their complicated family dynamics during the season Jenn spoke in the episode “Women Tell All”, giving an update on the status of her parents and brother.
“My mom, sometimes we fight. Especially with our adult relationship. It’s been a little weird just because in Asian culture you live with your parents until you get married, and sometimes even after you get married,” she explained. “She’s never seen me as a full adult. Seeing me on TV and seeing me fall in love, she’s really seen me grow up. It’s been monumental for our relationship because I can feel like she sees me as my own person.”
Her mother’s support, Jenn said, “means everything.”
“She’s the woman I want to be when I grow up,” Jenn said. “She came here from Vietnam. She left medical school to give my brother and me a better life. When my father left, she took on the role of father and mother and never once complained. She was always there in good times and bad because of me. brother and I no matter what. She honestly means everything to me.
Before The BachelorJenn said she and her family didn’t “really talk about our emotions,” but that changed after the show.
“My brother and I talked about our father for the first time. We’ve become closer through this and I’m so grateful for that,” she said. “I’ve had cousins that I haven’t talked to in years reach out to me, just showing their support and saying that blood is thicker than water and no matter what, they will always be there for me, which has been amazing. to hear.”
What is her job?
Jenn graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2020. She then entered school to become a medical assistant, which she had to postpone in order to continue The Bachelor. Her school supported your choice, and finally allowed her to repeat two necessary rotations after the fact. Jenn, who has dedicated her life to helping others, often posts about her work on Instagram and gives fans an inside look at a day in the life.
What does she do for fun?
Jenn, a bilingual Vietnamese beauty, enjoys reading, paddle boarding and traveling whenever she can. Her Instagram is full of cozy photos your adopted catspending pool time It is the beachIt is hanging out with your friends.
What does she look for in a man?
During the end of the season The BachelorJenn told Jesse that she wants someone “who has a really big personality.”
“I want someone who has that kind of banter. My goal is to have fun. My goal is to have that sassy banter. I want someone who can take as much as they can,” she said. “If we spent the entire night literally making fun of each other, that would be the most ideal night ever.”
As for her relationship goals, Jenn said that by the end of the season, “I hope to have a ring on this finger.”
“I hope I find my person,” she said. “Someone who I truly feel is 100 percent my perfect match, and someone I’m compatible with, someone he and I can have fun with and feel like we’re each other’s person.”
Then, speaking to the men she will soon meet, Jenn said, “This experience is absolutely crazy. All I can hope is that they really open their hearts to this, because that’s what I did. I got so much out of it.” It didn’t end the way I wanted, but I grew and learned a lot from it.”
On a less serious note, Jenn added, “I really hope they’re ready to have some fun.”
Season 21 of The Bachelorette will premiere in July on ABC.
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