Who is Kelsey Anderson? What to know about 'The Bachelor' season 28 star

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer
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In the dramatic finale, "The Bachelor" season 28 ended with 28-year-old Joey Graziadei proposing to Kelsey Anderson.

For weeks, fans followed along as Graziadei searched for love among 32 eligible women. After whittling his options down to two final contestants, Anderson and Daisy Kent, the teaching tennis professional gave his final rose to Anderson during Monday's episode.

But who is Kelsey Anderson? Here are some facts to know about the season 28 winner.

In the dramatic finale, "The Bachelor" season 28 ended with 28-year-old Joey Graziadei proposing to Kelsey Anderson.
In the dramatic finale, "The Bachelor" season 28 ended with 28-year-old Joey Graziadei proposing to Kelsey Anderson.

Where is Kelsey from?

According to Anderson's ABC bio, the "southern sweetheart" currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, but spent most of her childhood on a U.S. military base in Germany.

How old is Kelsey Anderson from 'The Bachelor'?

Anderson is 25 years old.

What does Kelsey do for a living?

Anderson is a junior project manager for Landmark Consulting LLC. She previously worked as a part-time aftercare teacher for Ascension Episcopal School from 2020-2021. She hopes to start her own non-profit one day.

Where did Kelsey Anderson from 'The Bachelor' go to college?

According to her LinkedIn page, Anderson has a Bachelor of Business Administration in project management from Saint Leo University. She also graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities from the Florida-based college in 2021.

What is Kelsey's zodiac sign?

Screen Rant reports Anderson was born April 17, 1998, making her an Aries. Graziadei was born May 24, 1995, which makes him a Gemini.

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What is Kelsey Anderson's Instagram?

Anderson's Instagram is @_kelsey_anderson. The verified account currently has 200,000 followers.

More about Kelsey Anderson from 'The Bachelor'

Joey Graziadei (left) and Kelsey Anderson pose together during "The Bachelor" Season 28's finale and "After the Final Rose," airing March 25, 2024.
Joey Graziadei (left) and Kelsey Anderson pose together during "The Bachelor" Season 28's finale and "After the Final Rose," airing March 25, 2024.

Per her ABC bio, Anderson is "extremely close with her family." In her spare time, she enjoys riding the streetcar to new restaurants, walking around New Orleans' French Market and having picnics with her friends.

Anderson is also a great gift-giver and loves making thoughtful gifts for her partner. Despite having a large following on Instagram, she often wonders how the world would be different if social media didn't exist.

When applying for "The Bachelor" Anderson told producers she wanted "to meet a man with a great sense of humor who's understanding and who loves giving back as much as she does."

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