Hannah Ann Sluss (born April 25, 1996)[1] is an American television personality who came to national prominence in 2020, as the winner of season 24 of The Bachelor, starring Peter Weber.

Hannah Ann Sluss
Born (1996-04-25) April 25, 1996 (age 28)
Alma materKing College
Occupation(s)Television personality, model
TelevisionThe Bachelor
Spouse
(m. 2024)

Early life

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Sluss was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents Jennifer and Rick. She has a sister Haley, and a brother Wade.

Career

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Sluss has modeled for most of her life in multiple ads.[2] She also competed in pageants. For the Miss Tennessee, she was the first runner-up in 2015 and 2018, came in fourth place in 2017, and was the second runner-up in 2014. She was also Miss North Knoxville.[3]

In 2019, she was cast in season 24 of The Bachelor, starring pilot Peter Weber. Filming took place in the fall of 2019. She was officially announced as a contestant on December 16, 2019.[4] She was the winner of the season and got engaged to Weber on the finale. On After the Final Rose, it was revealed Weber called off their engagement because he was still in love with runner-up Madison Prewett.[5][6] She appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show after the season ended.[7][8]

She appeared on The Ultimate Surfer in September 2021 along with Mike Johnson. She got surf lessons from the contestants and got to choose who gets to move on.[9]

Personal life

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Sluss is a Christian.[10][11] Sluss began dating NFL running back Jake Funk in November 2021.[12] They announced their engagement on January 25, 2023.[13] On June 26, 2024, the couple married in Italy.[14]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Title Notes
2020 The Bachelor Herself Winner; season 24
2020 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 17
2020 The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever! Episode; Kaitlyn Bristowe
2021 The Ultimate Surfer Season 1, Episode 6

Music videos

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Year Title Artist
2018 I Don't Know About You Chris Lane

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2020 People's Choice Awards The Competition Contestant of 2020 The Bachelor Nominated [15]

References

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  1. ^ Hannah Ann Sluss (April 25, 2021). "This is 25".
  2. ^ Igoe, Katherine J. (2020-02-14). "Hannah Ann Sluss Had a Great Modeling Career Before 'The Bachelor'". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  3. ^ Igoe, Katherine J. (2020-01-08). "Before Hannah Ann Sluss Was a Model, She Competed In Pageants". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  4. ^ "'Bachelor' Season 24 cast: Meet the 30 women vying for Peter Weber's heart". KNXV. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  5. ^ "Peter Weber's Season Ends with an Engagement, a Breakup, and New Relationship". Bachelornation. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  6. ^ Stone, Natalie; Dugan Ramirez, Christina (March 10, 2020). "Hannah Ann Sluss Confronts Peter Weber on Bachelor Finale". people.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  7. ^ "Hannah Ann Sluss Reveals What Gave Her "Closure" After Peter Weber Split". E! Online. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  8. ^ Sprankles, Julie (2020-03-12). "Hannah Ann Sluss Spills Her 'Bachelor' Regret". SheKnows. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  9. ^ "Bachelor: Franchise Stars To Appear On New Show The Ultimate Surfer". ScreenRant. 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  10. ^ Hearon, Sarah (2020-04-03). "Peter Weber's Exes Madison Prewett, Hannah Ann Sluss Bond Over Faith". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  11. ^ "Hannah Ann Sluss' Suspected Romance With An NFL Player Appears To Be Over". Women's Health. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  12. ^ "Hannah Ann Sluss Reveals She Met Her Boyfriend Over Tea-Filled TikTok". Bachelor Nation. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  13. ^ Lemoncelli, Jenna (January 26, 2023). "'Bachelor' alum Hannah Ann Sluss engaged to Colts running back Jake Funk". New York Post. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  14. ^ "The Bachelor's Hannah Ann Sluss Marries NFL Star Jake Funk in Intimate Italian Wedding Ceremony! (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  15. ^ "'The Bachelor' Nominated for 3 People's Choice Awards". Bachelornation. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by The Bachelor winner
Season 24
Succeeded by