Born on April 3, 1990, in Minnesota, Rebecca ‘Becca’ Kufrin is a television personality and publicist who gained fame as the winner of the twenty-second season of ‘The Bachelor’ on ABC. She later became the lead of ‘The Bachelorette’ season fourteen, which premiered on May 28, 2018. While many people are familiar with her television appearances, there’s much more to Becca Kufrin than meets the eye. Here are ten intriguing facts you probably didn’t know about her.
1. A Heartbreaking Loss at a Young Age
Becca Kufrin is the daughter of Jill and Steve Kufrin and has an older sister named Emily. Tragically, her father passed away from brain cancer when she was just 19 years old. Her mother, who battled breast cancer, thankfully survived. During her hometown date on ‘The Bachelor,’ Becca took Arie to an apple orchard she used to visit with her father before he passed away.
2. A Well-Educated Woman
Becca Kufrin is not just a pretty face; she’s also highly intelligent. She attended Minnesota State University, where she studied mass communications and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2012. This educational background paved the way for her career in public relations before she became a television personality.
3. A Career in Public Relations
Before her appearance on ‘The Bachelor,’ Becca Kufrin worked in the public relations department of Skyya Communications, a major technology public relations company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She took a break from her PR career to participate in ‘The Bachelor’ and later ‘The Bachelorette.’
4. A Surprise Proposal from Her Ex
While filming ‘The Bachelor’ in Peru, Becca’s ex-boyfriend, Ross Jirgl, made a shocking appearance to propose to her. At the time, Becca was among the final three contestants on the show. However, she declined his proposal, choosing not to rekindle their relationship.
5. A Heart-Wrenching Breakup on ‘The Bachelor’
Becca Kufrin’s journey on ‘The Bachelor’ was marked by a heartbreaking moment when Arie Luyendyk Jr. chose her as the winner and proposed, only to later dump her for the runner-up, Lauren Burnham. This shocking turn of events was aired in an unedited two-part series finale, which was unusual for the typically highly-edited show. Becca’s breakup sparked outrage among fans, particularly those in Minnesota.
6. Turning Heartbreak into Charitable Donations
Although it may not have seemed like it at the time, Becca’s public breakup on ‘The Bachelor’ had a silver lining. Her heartbreak led to an outpouring of support from fans, who raised $6,000 for her via the Venmo app. Becca chose to donate this money to Stand Up to Cancer, a decision that was matched by both ABC and Katie Couric.
7. A Love for Musical Movies
According to her ABC bio, Becca Kufrin is a fan of musical films, with ‘Sister Act 2′ and ‘Pitch Perfect’ among her favorites. She also enjoys the movie ‘Gladiator.’
8. A Brush with the Law in Her Youth
Becca Kufrin is known for her love of wine, even bringing her own bottle to a vineyard wine tasting event and sharing a photo of the occasion on social media. However, when she was younger, she faced a fine for underage drinking.
9. A Proud Democrat
Becca Kufrin is open about her political beliefs as a Democrat. She supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election and is currently backing Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential bid. Her Twitter cover photo even features a picture of Biden in a convertible wearing aviators.
10. A Devoted Dog Lover
Becca Kufrin is an animal lover, with a particular fondness for dogs. She has a Corgi named Max and has mentioned that she plans to name all her future pets after Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac, one of her favorite singers.
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