Clare Dawkins (née Crawley)[3] (born March 20, 1981)[1] is an American television personality, best known for her role as the runner-up on the 18th season of ABC's The Bachelor and as the lead of the 16th season of The Bachelorette.[4] She also appeared on seasons 1 and 2 of Bachelor in Paradise, and on Bachelor Winter Games.
Clare Crawley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Clare Crawley March 20, 1981[1] Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Spouse |
Ryan Dawkins (m. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Crawley was born in Sacramento, California and is the youngest of six sisters. She is of Mexican descent on her mother's side.[5] Her father died from brain cancer in 2004.[6] Crawley also completed hairstylist training while growing up in Sacramento, California.[7]
Television career
The Bachelor
Crawley first appeared as a contestant on Juan Pablo Galavis's season of The Bachelor, where she made it to the final two but was rejected in favor of fellow contestant Nikki Ferrell.[8] During her time on The Bachelor, she and Galavis went out at night to swim in the ocean together, which Galavis later called a mistake as he did not want to set a bad example for his daughter.[9] After Galavis rejected her, Crawley called him out for the inappropriate language he used regarding their time together, which was met with widespread praise by viewers.[10]
Bachelor in Paradise
After The Bachelor, Crawley appeared on the first two seasons of Bachelor in Paradise; however, she was unsuccessful in finding love and left voluntarily on both seasons.[11][12]
Bachelor Winter Games
Crawley returned for The Bachelor Winter Games, where she was involved in a love triangle with Christian Rauch and Benoit Beauséjour-Savard.[13] Although Crawley left alone, the reunion special on February 22, 2018, revealed she and Beauséjour-Savard had gotten back together offscreen. Beauséjour-Savard proposed to Crawley on stage, and she accepted.[14] On April 6, 2018, the couple revealed they had broken up.[15]
The Bachelorette
Crawley was announced as The Bachelorette on March 2, 2020, on Good Morning America.[16] This appearance makes her the oldest Bachelorette in the show's history, taking over from Rachel Lindsay who was 32 on her season.[17]
Personal life
Outside of her work on television, Crawley is a hairstylist at De Facto Salon in Sacramento, California.[18][19] She got engaged to Dale Moss during the 16th season of The Bachelorette. They announced their breakup on January 19, 2021, but reunited a month later.[20][21] They broke up for good in September 2021.[22]
On October 10, 2022, it was reported that Crawley got engaged to Ryan Dawkins, her boyfriend of 1 year, over the weekend in Las Vegas.[23] They married on February 1, 2023, in Sacramento.[2] Crawley became a stepmother to Dawkins' two daughters from his previous marriage.[24] In January 2024, the couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter, via surrogate.[25][26]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | Bachelor in Paradise | Contestant | Contestant on season 1 and 2; 12 episodes |
| 2014–2022 | The Bachelor | Various roles | Contestant on season 18; 16 episodes |
| 2014–2020 | The Bachelorette | Herself | The Bachelorette on season 16 |
| 2016 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Contestant | Episode: "Bachelor Fan Favorites 4" |
| 2018 | The Bachelor Winter Games | Contestant | 4 episodes |
| 2020–2021 | Entertainment Tonight | Guest and guest co-host | 5 episodes |
References
- ^ a b Clare Crawley (March 20, 2016). "Celebrating another year in the books today!!". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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- ^ a b Nahas, Aili (February 2, 2023). "The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley Marries Ryan Dawkins: 'The Happiest Day of My Life!'". People. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Clare Crawley (February 2, 2023). "Mr. And Mrs. Dawkins!". Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Mathews, Liam (March 2, 2020). "Clare Crawley Revealed as The Bachelorette 2020". TV Guide. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "The Bachelor' Hid Clare Crawley's Spanish-Speaking Ability All Season Just to Mess With Us". Bustle. February 26, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (February 23, 2018). "Bachelor's Clare Crawley: 'I never thought I would have a wedding'". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Lifestyle – Clare Crawley". Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Baldwin, Kristen. "The Bachelor season finale recap: Bait and Ditch". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Finally, a Bachelor Contestant Exposes the Show's Weird Sex Issues". Slate. February 4, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "What Juan Pablo Galavis Really Said to Clare Crawley on Their Bachelor Finale Helicopter Ride—Sorry, It's Crude!". E! News. March 11, 2014.
- ^ "Clare Crawley Left 'Bachelor in Paradise' & It's For the Best Because She Deserved Better". Bustle. August 27, 2014.
- ^ "'Bachelor in Paradise' Recap: Clare Walks Away From Rose Ceremony". ABC News. August 11, 2015.
- ^ "Love Olympics: 'Bachelor Winter Games' Favors Those Who Couple Up Quickly". TooFab.com. February 16, 2018.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (February 22, 2018). "Clare Crawley and Benoit Beausejour-Savard Get Engaged on 'Bachelor Winter Games'". Us Weekly.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (April 6, 2018). "Bachelor Winter Games' Clare Crawley and Benoit Beausejour-Savard Split, Call Off Engagement". Us Weekly.
- ^ "The New 'Bachelorette' Is Another Throwback Choice: Find Out Who It Is!". Entertainment Tonight. March 2, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "Clare Crawley Becomes The Oldest 'Bachelorette' In Show's History". Huffington Post. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- ^ "What Is Clare Crawley Up To These Days? The 'Bachelor' Star Has Embraced Normal Life". Bustle. September 20, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ "De Facto Salon: Clare Crawley". Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Pasquini, Maria; Stone, Natalie (January 19, 2021). "The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley and Dale Moss Split: 'This Is the Healthiest Decision for Both of Us'". People. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Todisco, Eric (February 21, 2021). "The Bachelorette's Clare Crawley and Dale Moss Reunite in Florida 1 Month After Split". People. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (September 28, 2021). "Clare Crawley and Dale Moss Split Again: 'They Have Different Visions'". Us Weekly. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ Beard, Lanford (October 10, 2022). "'Bachelorette' No More! Clare Crawley Is Engaged To Ryan Dawkins". People. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Clare Crawley Gets Candid About Surrogacy Journey to Welcome Daughter Rowen: 'She's Like Family' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Bachelor Nation's Clare Crawley and Husband Ryan Dawkins Welcome First Baby Via Surrogate". E! Online. January 16, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "'Bachelorette' star Clare Crawley welcomes 'miracle' baby via surrogate". TODAY.com. January 16, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.