Tayshia Adams facts for kids

Tayshia Adams was born on September 4, 1990. She is an American television personality and host. Many people know her from appearing on TV shows like The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Later, she became the main star, called the Bachelorette, on The Bachelorette. She also helped host The Bachelorette for two seasons.

Early Life and School

Tayshia grew up in Santa Ana, California. Her parents are Desmond and Rosario Adams. Her father is African-American and her mother is Mexican. Tayshia says she is biracial, meaning she has parents from two different backgrounds. She has three brothers and sisters. For 12 years, she was a Girl Scout.

Tayshia finished high school at Rosary Academy in 2008. She then went to Concordia University Irvine and earned a degree in biology in 2012. During her first week of college, she was hit by a truck. She had to learn how to walk again and missed a lot of school. She worked hard in physical therapy to get better.

Before becoming a TV star, Tayshia worked as a phlebotomist. This is a person who draws blood for tests.

Career Highlights

Tayshia Adams is very popular on Instagram. She is an influencer, which means she shares messages and ads for different companies. She has worked with brands like Hyundai (a car company), Secret (a deodorant brand), and Conair (a hair care brand). She also represents brands like Maybelline and Fabletics.

Fashion and Beauty Lines

In October 2021, Tayshia launched her own clothing collection with Amaryllis Apparel. It was called "Amaryllis x Tayshia." The collection included 17 items like tops, skirts, and jeans. It was made for people who are always busy.

In March 2022, she announced a partnership with the sports brand Asics. In September 2022, Tayshia worked with Conair and Scünci. They created a collection of hair accessories and tools. This collection, called "Tayshia by Conair," was sold at Walmart. It had 33 hair accessories, brushes, combs, and hair tools.

Tayshia has been on the covers of many magazines. These include Modeliste and Locale. She has also appeared in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Women's Health.

Television Appearances

Tayshia has been a guest host on E! Daily Pop. She also hosted the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted show in June 2022. She competed on the game show The $100,000 Pyramid in July 2022. In March 2023, she helped host the Live From E!: Oscars After Party special.

In May 2023, it was shared that Tayshia would be on a new competition show called The Goat. This show features popular reality television stars. They go through challenges to win a cash prize. The show started in May 2024. Tayshia was one of the contestants. Tayshia also had her first acting role in the TV show The Girls on the Bus. She played a character called "Influencer."

The Bachelor Journey

Tayshia first appeared on The Bachelor in 2019. She was a contestant on Colton Underwood's season. She made it to the final two contestants.

Bachelor in Paradise Experience

After The Bachelor, Tayshia joined Bachelor in Paradise in August 2019. On the show, she dated fellow contestant John Paul Jones. They broke up after the show but tried to get back together for a short time.

The Bachelorette Role

In 2020, Tayshia became the Bachelorette for season 16. She took over from Clare Crawley, who left the show early. This was the first time an American Bachelorette season had its main star replaced. In the end, Tayshia chose Zac Clark, and they got engaged.

In March 2021, it was announced that Tayshia would co-host The Bachelorette for season 17. She hosted alongside Kaitlyn Bristowe, another former Bachelorette. They were very popular with fans. Tayshia also hosted two podcasts, Bachelor Happy Hour and Click Bait with Bachelor Nation. She continued to co-host The Bachelorette for season 18.

Helping Others

Tayshia works with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian group. She helps sponsor two children, one in Kenya and one in Honduras. In 2022, she traveled to Moldova to visit Ukrainian refugees. In December 2022, Tayshia designed a special purse for World Vision. It was called "All Things Possible" and helped raise money for people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In 2023, Tayshia volunteered for Feeding America on Thanksgiving. She helped at the Urban Outreach Center in New York City.

Personal Life

Tayshia was married to Josh Bourelle from 2015 to 2017. After meeting on The Bachelorette, she became engaged to Zac Clark in 2020. They later broke up in November 2021.

Tayshia is interested in real estate, architecture, and interior design.

Filmography

As Actress

As Herself