Hannah Godwin (born February 4, 1995) is an American television personality, model and YouTuber. She appeared on season 23 of The Bachelor, where she received the first impression rose and was one of three remaining finalists, and season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise, where she got engaged to Dylan Barbour.

Hannah Godwin
Godwin in 2019
Born (1995-02-04) February 4, 1995 (age 29)
Alma materUniversity of Montevallo
Occupation(s)Television personality
Model
YouTuber
Spouse
Dylan Barbour
(m. 2023)

Early life

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Godwin was born on February 4, 1995, and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama.[1][2] She attended Hoover High School, where she competed in Miss Senior Class 2013.[3] She won Miss Oak Mountain and was a contestant in three Miss Alabama USA pageants, in which she placed 3rd runner-up in 2015 and 2016 and finished 1st runner-up in 2017 to Baylee Smith.[4][5] In 2017, she also competed against Hannah Brown – who later appeared on season 23 of The Bachelor alongside Godwin – and won the title of Miss Congeniality.[5]

She graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2017 with a degree in business, management, marketing, and related support services, although she initially attended college to study photography.[4][6] After graduating, Godwin worked in social media and marketing for clothing brands and has become an influencer.[6] She appeared at Birmingham Fashion Week and following that experience, she became a model for Soca Clothing and Show Me Your Mumu.[4]

Reality television career

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Godwin was a contestant on season 23 of The Bachelor, starring Colton Underwood.[7] She received the first impression rose from Underwood.[4][8] She was one of two remaining finalists (with Tayshia Adams) when Underwood decided to call off the show to pursue Cassie Randolph, who had quit the show. After the conclusion of season 23 of The Bachelor, Godwin became a contestant on season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise,[9] where she began a relationship with Dylan Barbour, getting engaged during the season finale in September 2019.[10][11]

Godwin is also a YouTube vlogger and TikTok personality.[12]

Personal life

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After getting engaged in the finale of Bachelor in Paradise, Godwin and Barbour began a long-distance relationship between San Diego and Los Angeles. The couple celebrated their engagement in February 2020 in Hollywood Hills with family and fellow Bachelor alumni such as Peter Weber, Hannah Brown, Mike Johnson, Luke Stone, Heather Martin, Demi Burnett, Katie Morton, Matt Donald and Jed Wyatt.[13] In October 2020, Godwin announced on her Instagram, hannahg11, that she had bought a house with Barbour in San Diego.[14] They married on August 23, 2023, in Paris.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Shatto, Rachel (August 20, 2019). "Hannah & Dylan's Astrological Compatibility Is A Match Made In Paradise". Elite Daily. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Hearon, Sarah (September 18, 2019). "Bachelor in Paradise's Hannah Godwin Is Moving to Los Angeles to Be With Dylan Barbour — and They're Already Wedding Planning!". Us Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Anderson, Jon (February 17, 2013). "Leslie Wiley named Hoover High School's Miss Senior Class 2013". AL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d Goronja, Ariel (March 11, 2019). "Hannah Godwin, The Bachelor: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Sorren, Martha (February 25, 2019). "Hannah G. Did Pageants Before 'The Bachelor' Too, So The Show's Basically Become Miss USA 2.0". Bustle. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Mitchell, Amanda (August 9, 2019). "Who Is Hannah Godwin, the Contestant Bachelor Nation Has Fallen in Love With?". Marie Claire. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  7. ^ Ivie, Devon (March 13, 2019). "Hannah Godwin on Her Bachelor Breakup and 'Swerving' Around Dumb Drama". Vulture. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  8. ^ Beck, Laura (January 14, 2019). "Everything You Need to Know About 'The Bachelor' Contestant Hannah Godwin". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  9. ^ Jokic, Natasha (July 23, 2019). "Everything You Need to Know About 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 6". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  10. ^ Rizzo, Laura (September 17, 2019). "Here Are the Couples Who Get Engaged on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Because Love Isn't Dead". Life & Style. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  11. ^ Ellis, Sarah (January 3, 2020). "Here's How Hannah G. Knew She Was Falling For Dylan On 'Paradise'". Elite Daily. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  12. ^ Greco, Alanna Lauren (December 23, 2019). "Hi, Here's Hannah Godwin and Her Friends Roasting Dylan Barbour". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  13. ^ Stone, Natalie (June 29, 2020). "Bachelor in Paradise's Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour Celebrate 1-Year Engagement Anniversary". People. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  14. ^ "Hannah Godwin on Instagram: "in other news... we got a house!!! I'm freaking out and so so soooo excited! 🤯 packing is going well and I'm lucky that we are such a…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  15. ^ "Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour Are Married! Inside the 'Dreamlike' Wedding at a French Chateau! (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
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