The Golden Bachelorette lead, Joan Vassos, is younger than many of her co-stars. After several weeks of anticipation, ABC announced Joan as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette, to the delight of many fans. Joan, who fans first met on The Golden Bachelor, was one of the early favorites to win Gerry Turner's heart until she self-eliminated because her daughter had recently given birth. Joan, who was faced with the decision of staying on the show or going to see her daughter, chose her motherly duties, which she revealed was her priority.
However, Joan is getting a second chance at finding love with her announcement as The Golden Bachelorette lead. Joan was previously married to her husband, John Vassos, for 32 years until he passed away from pancreatic cancer in January 2021. After her exciting performance during her short stint on The Golden Bachelor, Joan's selection as The Golden Bachelorette lead was highly welcomed by fans. Nonetheless, just weeks before The Golden Bachelorette premiere, here's some information about the lead, Joan.
The Golden Bachelorette: Joan Vassos' Age
Joan Looks Good for Her Age
The Golden Bachelorette's Joan is 61 years old. Joan, who is from Rockville, Maryland, was born on January 11, 1963 (via Bachelor Nation Fandom). At 61, Joan is a mother of four children: Allison, Nicholas, Erica, and Luke. She is also a grandmother to two grandsons. Despite that, Jen is younger than many of her Golden Bachelorette co-stars, but that hasn't stopped her from wishing for a second chance at love.
The Golden Bachelorette: Joan Vassos' Job
Joan Is Still Very Active Professionally
Joan might consider her role as a mother one of her ultimate duties, but professionally, the 61-year-old hasn't retired and is still going strong. Joan earned her bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Maryland and, according to her LinkedIn profile, has worked in Alumni relations at the Landon School in her home state of Bethesda, Maryland, since 2021. Joan also works as an Interior Designer at the Metropolitan Interiors, LLC. Meanwhile, per her profile, Joan also works part-time as a Special Projects Consultant at The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW).
Jen is younger than many of her Golden Bachelorette co-stars, but that hasn't stopped her from wishing for a second chance at love.
The Golden Bachelorette: Joan Vassos' Instagram
Joan Has a Respectable Following on Social Media
Due to her previous appearance on The Golden Bachelor, Joan has gained a considerable social media following. On her Instagram @joan_vassos, she has about 52.4k followers, and with her new role as The Golden Bachelorette lead, Joan's follower count is expected to increase over the next few weeks as the show airs. However, for fans who want to peek into Joan's personal life before the show's debut, Joan's Instagram page is the perfect place to start.
Joan's 71 Instagram posts mostly showcase her life and family. She posts pictures of her friends, children, and grandchildren, with whom she enjoys taking park walks. She has recently posted about her journeys on The Golden Bachelor and Bachelorette. One of Joan's recent posts was a picture of her hanging out with her former Golden Bachelor contestant. Nonetheless, there is still information fans will have to wait for The Golden Bachelorette's airing to find out.
