Date of Birth: January 26, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Colton Underwood is an American former professional football player and television personality, best known for his appearance as “The Bachelor” on the 23rd season of the reality TV show. Born on January 26, 1992, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he grew up in Washington, Illinois. Underwood played college football for Illinois State and went undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft but was signed by the San Diego Chargers as a free agent. He went on to play for several teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders, before retiring from professional football in 2016. Underwood’s fame skyrocketed when he joined the cast of “The Bachelorette” in 2018, later becoming the lead for “The Bachelor.” His season was notably marked by his admission of being a virgin, which garnered significant media attention. In 2021, he made headlines again when he publicly came out as gay, making him one of the first major reality TV stars to do so. He has since been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has starred in the Netflix series “Coming Out Colton,” which documents his journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
5 Interesting Facts about Colton Underwood
1. Colton Underwood was a college football star at Illinois State University.
2. He is the first lead in “The Bachelor” franchise to come out as gay.
3. Underwood started the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation, which raises money for cystic fibrosis research.
4. He published a memoir titled “The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV” in 2020.
5. He was previously in a high-profile relationship with “The Bachelor” contestant Cassie Randolph.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Colton Underwood
1. “I’ve ran from myself for a long time. I’ve hated myself for a long time. I’m gay.”
2. “Every experience I had to go through taught me something about myself and about what I want in life.”
3. “When I came out, the overwhelming support I received from the community was incredible.”
4. “Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but it’s those moments that shape us into who we are.”
5. “Living your truth is never easy, but it’s worth it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Colton Underwood is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Colton Underwood does not have any children as of now.
Relevant Links
1. [Colton Underwood on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colton_Underwood
2. [Colton Underwood’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/coltonunderwood
3. [Colton Underwood’s IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9498193/
4. [The Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation](https://coltonslegacy.org/
