Ashley Hebert - Thread #1

Bachelorette Bio

Ashley Hebert couldn't admit she was in love with Brad Womack - and it might have cost her the final rose - but that's all in the past. The energetic and vivacious Hebert, who is ready to start a new life with a soul mate she might soon meet, will get a second opportunity to find love when she stars in the seventh edition of The Bachelorette, which will premiere MONDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Ashley, 26, who currently resides in Philadelphia, where she is finishing her degree in dentistry, went from being one of the favorites to capture Brad's heart on the just completed 15th edition of ABC's hit romance reality series, The Bachelor, to narrowly missing her goal of finding a future husband. Ashley and Brad clicked on their enchanting first date at a private carnival, discovering an electric connection and sharing a magical first kiss. After showing Brad her charming hometown and his meeting her family, the rollercoaster ride took them to South Africa, where, in a stunning turnaround, their relationship fell apart. It seemed the couple wanted different things out of life. Ashley was frustrated she couldn't communicate her feelings to Brad, and he gallantly decided to let her go before the rose ceremony, knowing he would not offer her a rose. Ashley was surprised and heartbroken that her perfect fairytale came to an abrupt end. It would take her time to find the silver lining to this bad situation and move forward.

That time has come and now Hebert, stronger and more confident than ever, is prepared to find a balance between her career and personal life and find the love of her life. She fell in love once on The Bachelor, so she truly believes that it will happen again - and this time she will be ready and open to express her feelings to the right guy.

A native of Madawaska, Maine, Ashley is the youngest of three siblings. An academic scholar, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maine with a BS in biology. A love of dance fueled many of Ashley's successes. She was Maine's 2002 Junior Miss and went on to compete in America's Junior Miss, where she received a scholarship for the fitness portion of the competition. She was the captain of the dance team in college and also worked in an after-school program teaching dance. Since the fall of 2007, Ashley has attended University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and will graduate in May with a 3.96 GPA and the degree of DMD, Doctor of Dental Medicine. She still teaches dance: ballet, jazz and hip hop.

Ashley loves her family, including her nieces, nephew and her dog, Boo. Her most romantic date would consist of a night staying in with her guy, a bottle of wine, music and a roaring fireplace. Which one of the bachelors will she meet on the series to share that perfect scenario with her? Ashley can't wait to find out.

They didn't spell Ashley's last name right on her bio.

Anyone else think her intro was super ominous? On the DWTS... FEAR might have cost her the final rose Do they really think anyone who watched Brad's season really agrees that she was in love with him? :giggle:

ninu wrote:Anyone else think her intro was super ominous? On the DWTS... FEAR might have cost her the final rose Do they really think anyone who watched Brad's season really agrees that she was in love with him? :giggle:

H*ll no! It couldn't have been more obvious that she wasn't in love with him. Also, other than her very first fun date with Brad there really didn't seem to be much between them at all. Ironically, she could have easily moved to Austin and set up a dental practice...she just didn't want to.

I do feel for her though and understand why she is a bit nervous about whether the guys will like her. I can't even imagine how intimidating the M & G must be for anyone and she really wasn't a fan favorite...those would be Chantal and Emily. Has Chris called her America's sweetheart? I doubt it. It's obvious that TPTB didn't expect her to be the Bach'ette or they'd have played her up more. But she is very smart and vivacious...I'm rooting for her totally. Oh, and she was my DH's fave from night one so he will be much happier to have to watch the show this season! :db:

They are pushing both the angles that she is giving love a chance and that she is a "professional" woman (according to Fleiss).

She admits that she hasn't dated much, so may very well be in deep water, folks. Jillian who said she had not had a date in 5 years - and frankly I don't think she had dated that much either - cried all the way through her show.

ninu wrote:Anyone else think her intro was super ominous? On the DWTS... FEAR might have cost her the final rose Do they really think anyone who watched Brad's season really agrees that she was in love with him? :giggle:

Yeah, the preview made me super nervous for what they're putting Ash through to get enough drama! and emotion! from her. I hope they're not torturing her like Jillian, although I am sure they are.

As for being in love with Brad? Harrison had to sternly remind her of the fact on WTA while she hemmed and hawwed and looked bored. Pathetic, utterly pathetic.

Looks like too much scripting again this season. Why am I not surprised?

First, I'm glad to see they toned her hair down from that deep dark color, but secondly (JMO) for the most part the group of guys they picked for her-- look either slovenly (and I don't mean that 5 'o clock shadow business going on) or plain ole goofy. I hope they have great personality to make up for it.
That sticky up hair business is getting old as well as that scruffy look. Not everyone can pull off one, not to mention the combo.

I posted Ashley's official pictures for this season of The Bachelorette at the link. Check her photos out. She looks really pretty.

http://bachandbachettefans.forumotion.com/t78-ashley-hebert-bachelorette-7-official-pictures#4452

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/5-facts-bachelorette-ashley-hebert-191145

5. Her definition of a romantic date is....

On her ABC bio page, she says her ideal alone-time with a guy would consist of a night staying in, "a bottle of wine, music and a roaring fireplace."

Love_Me wrote:http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/5-facts-bachelorette-ashley-hebert-191145

5. Her definition of a romantic date is....

On her ABC bio page, she says her ideal alone-time with a guy would consist of a night staying in, "a bottle of wine, music and a roaring fireplace."

That's like her first date with J.P. :D

San wrote:

Love_Me wrote:http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/5-facts-bachelorette-ashley-hebert-191145

5. Her definition of a romantic date is....

On her ABC bio page, she says her ideal alone-time with a guy would consist of a night staying in, "a bottle of wine, music and a roaring fireplace."

That's like her first date with J.P. :D

I wonder if this was written before she started filming or after?