Rachel Lindsay is an attorney and television personality who rose to prominence as the first African-American lead in the 13th season of ABC’s The Bachelorette.
She appeared as a contestant on ABC’s The Bachelor, in its twenty-first season, and she has since expanded her influence across podcasting, television hosting, and writing. She released her book titled “Miss Me with That: Hot Takes, Helpful Tidbits, and a Few Hard Truths” on January 25, 2022. She served as a correspondent for Extra from 2020 to 2023 and co-hosts Higher Learning and Morally Corrupt Bravo Show on The Ringer. So, who is Rachel Lindsay? Here’s everything you need to know about the first Black lead on the dating reality show.
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Rachel Lindsay Biography
Rachel Lindsay was born on the 21st of April 1985, in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. She’s currently 40 years old.
| Birth Name | Rachel Lynn Lindsay |
| Nickname | Rachel |
| Date of Birth | April 21, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Age | 40 |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Attorney, Television Personality |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse | Bryan Abasolo (Ex) |
| Children | 0 |
Family Background
Rachel was born the middle child of three daughters to Kathy Lindsay—formerly a beauty consultant and computer programmer—and Judge Sam A. Lindsay, a distinguished federal judge. She has two sisters: an older sister, Constance, and a younger sister, Heather. Growing up in a family of lawyers, she chose the follow in the footsteps of her father and her relatives’ legal careers.6
Education
Rachel attended the University of Texas at Austin, from which she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in sports management and kinesiology in 2007. She received her law degree from Marquette University in 2011.
Rachel Lindsay Love Life
Rachel Lindsay has been dating her co-star Bryan Abasolo since early 2017. They both starred in the 13th season of the reality TV show, The Bachelorette. They got engaged in the season’s finale and married on August 24, 2019, in Cancun, Mexico. In early 2024, Bryan filed for divorce, citing separation starting December 31, 2023.
Past that, she dated Nick Viall, with whom she appeared on the 21st season of the reality TV show, The Bachelor.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 4 inches Centimeters – 163 cm Meters – 1.63 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 52 kg Pounds – 115 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Career Overview
Rachel Lindsay began her law career at the Dallas firm Cooper & Scully, specializing in civil defense after passing the bar in 2011.
She ventured into television in 2017 when she appeared as a contestant on Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor, where she finished third. That same year, she made history as the franchise’s first Black lead on The Bachelorette in its 13th season.
Post-reality TV, she transitioned to media, serving as a correspondent for Extra (2020-2023) and co-hosting MTV’s Ghosted: Love Gone Missing. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Extra in 2022.
Currently, she co-hosts Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Morally Corrupt Bravo Show on The Ringer. The former earned her a nomination for Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast. Lindsay has guest-hosted on The View, appeared in shows like Made for Love and Hacks.
She authored the book titled Miss Me with That: Hot Takes, Helpful Tidbits, and a Few Hard Truths, which was launched on January 25, 2022.
Favorites Things
- Favorite NFL Team – Dallas Cowboys
Rachel Lindsay Net Worth
As of 2025, Rachel Lindsay’s net worth is estimated at approximately $2 million. This wealth stems from her legal career, reality TV appearances, podcast hosting, and book deals.
Facts
She was the first African American woman to be made the bachelorette in the history of the show.
She has got many tattoos on her body, including a bible verse on her left
In July 2018, Lindsay was a guest host on ESPN’s First Take.
In May 2020, Lindsay launched a podcast, Higher Learning, with co-host Van Lathan.
Rachel released her book, Miss Me With That: Hot Takes, Helpful Tidbits, and a Few Hard Truths, on January 25, 2022.