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Bachelorette Trista Rehn is basically the fairy godmother of theBachelorfranchise.
However, Trista’s heartbreak proved to be the first step to finding her happily-ever-after love story.
On Jan. 8, 2003, a newBachelorspinoff seriespremieredon ABC, aptly titledThe Bachelorette.
Of course, eventhe biggestBachelorettefansare still curious to know more about the woman who started it all.
Here’s a look at the untold truth of Trista Rehn.
However, theBachelorfranchise isn’t famous for producing long-lasting romantic relationships.
As the very first Bachelor, Alex dumped Trista, his runner-up, to pursue a relationship with Amanda.
However, the couple eventually split in 2003 (viaLife & Style).
Fortunately, Amanda is in amuch better place now and so is Trista.
And, according to an interview withMomStart.com, it wasn’t exactly an easy experience.
As Trista revealed, writing a book was never part of the plan.
However, she’s grateful for the experience.
According toThe Smoking Gun, the wedding came at no small cost to ABC.
However, the million-dollar payment meant Trista and Ryan had to make some sacrifices.
Of course, that number continues to grow and Trista continues to happily and fully support everynew Bachelorette.
“I love her.
But who’s to say that she’s not ready when someone who’s 35 is ready?”
But I hope, like, I do for everybody, that she finds her love."
However, her most treasured Bachelor Nation moment is much closer to home.
Unfortunately, however, Trista was the first contestant to be eliminated (viaEntertainment Weekly).
One thing’s for sure this gal has a lot of firsts under her belt!
Still, Trista and Ryan certainly won’t be volunteering to introduce them to their season ofThe Bachelorette.
“Their parents making out?
No, we don’t need to be showing them that,” Trista toldToday.
What’s former Bachelorette Trista Rehn’s secret to making her marriage last?
She continued, “You prioritize each other.
Added theformerBachelorcontestantand Bachelorette, “So that was definitely a dark time in my life.”
And, in April 2009, thememorableBachelorfranchise couplewelcomed daughter Blakesley Grace Sutter to the world.
Talk about a happily-ever-after ending!
However, Trista’s love story isn’t the only aspect of her life worthy of a made-for-TV special.
However, the story doesn’t end there.
“This was me yesterday … two hours after I had a seizure,” Trista wrote.
“I have an expiration date,” she wrote.
“I remember Blakesley, one time, she was like, ‘Are we famous?'”
Well, guys, you’re still stars in our eyes!
