Jamie Nicole Hehner (née Otis; born June 15, 1986)[2] is an American television personality and jewelry designer who first appeared as a contestant on the sixteenth season of The Bachelor.[3] She is best known for participating in the first season of Married at First Sight, where she met her husband, Doug Hehner. The couple was later featured in a spin-off series, Married at First Sight: The First Year. They have since appeared in several specials on FYI.
Jamie Otis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jamie Nicole Otis June 15, 1986 |
| Occupation | Reality Star |
| Spouse |
Doug Hehner (m. 2014) |
| Children | 4[1] |
Early life
editOtis gained custody of and raised her younger siblings when she was a college freshman, and also became a certified foster parent and took care of children in foster care.[4]
In 2019, she revealed that she had an abortion at eighteen after getting pregnant by the boy who took her virginity.[5] Otis had a second abortion during nursing school.[6]
Personal life
editOtis has been married to Doug Hehner since March 23, 2014. They shared the first 5 weeks of their marriage on the television series “Married at First Sight.” It has also been chronicled on their YouTube series “Married Life.”[7] In July 2016, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.[8] However, a week later, Otis revealed that she had experienced a miscarriage at four months.[9] In February 2017, the couple announced that they were expecting for a second time.[10] On August 22, 2017, their daughter Henley Grace was born.[11] On Christmas Day 2018, the Hehners announced on their new podcast that they were expecting another child.[12] In January 2019, Otis announced that she had experienced a second miscarriage.[13] On September 6, 2019, the Hehners announced on their podcast that they were expecting.[14][15] On May 13, 2020, their son Hendrix Douglas was born.[16] In March 2024, the couple announced that they were expecting twins.[17] On September 18, 2024, their twins Hawkins Tyler and Huxley James were born.[18]
Career
editIn 2012, Otis first came into the public eye as a contestant on The Bachelor, competing for the love of Ben Flajnik in the show's sixteenth season. She was eliminated in 7th place. Later that year, Otis returned for the third season of Bachelor Pad,[19] where she was paired up with fan David Mallet. The two were eliminated in the 4th episode.
In 2014, Otis was featured on the first season of Married at First Sight. Initially, the experts were reluctant to choose her due to her history on The Bachelor franchise, but ultimately thought she was a good fit. She was chosen to marry Doug Hehner. Six weeks after the wedding, Otis and Hehner decided to stay married and have been together ever since. In 2015-16, they starred in the reality series Married at First Sight: The First Year, a spinoff that followed their lives after the show.
Since 2016, Otis hosts Married at First Sight: Unfiltered, a show that airs after each new episode where current contestants discuss the highs and lows of their relationships. She has also done on-air hosting for The Chef's Connection and Star Shop.
Otis has one acting credit in an episode of the 2014 television series Honestly Amelia, playing Ms. Williams.
Otis launched her own fine jewelry line in New York City.[20][when?]
In June 2016, Otis became an author with the release of her book titled Wifey 101: Everything I Got Wrong About Finding Mr. Right.[21]
References
edit- ^ "Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner Welcome Twin Sons — See the Adorable Exclusive Photos!". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Chiu, Melody (May 1, 2015). "Why Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis Took Doug Hehner's Last Name". People. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ "Jamie Otis on The Bachelor". Emme Magazine. Retrieved 2 August 2002.
- ^ "Jamie Otis Bio". JamieOtis.com.
- ^ "Jamie Otis opens up about stillbirth after two abortions: 'It seemed like karma'". ca.style.yahoo.com. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis Shares Her Abortion Story: 'It Is a Necessary Option'". People.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Jamie Otis onYouTube". Jamie Otis YouTube Channel.
- ^ Chiu, Melody (July 5, 2016). "Married at First Sight's Doug Hehner and Jamie Otis Expecting First Child". People. Archived from the original on April 25, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ Juneau, Jen (July 18, 2016). "Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner Name the Son They Lost: 'He Deserves a Beautiful Name to Be Remembered By'". People. Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ "Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner Are Expecting a Baby Girl: 'I Secretly Hoped for a Little Mini Me'". People. April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner Welcome Daughter Henley Grace". People. August 22, 2017.
- ^ "Pregnant! Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis is Expecting Baby No. 2". 25 December 2018.
- ^ Stone, Natalie (January 11, 2019). "Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis Reveals She Suffered Another Miscarriage: 'I'm Devastated'". People. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Trying to Conceive After Miscarriage: What I Did to Help Myself Get Pregnant and Keep My Rainbow Baby". 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis Announces Early Pregnancy After Miscarriages". 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner Welcome Son Hendrix Douglas: 'He's So Perfect'". People. May 13, 2020.
- ^ "Pregnant Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner Announce They're Expecting Twins: 'We Are Over the Moon Excited' (exclusive)". People. March 4, 2024.
- ^ "Married at First Sight's Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner Welcome Twin Sons — See the Adorable Exclusive Photos!". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "Jamie Otis Talks About Bachelor Pad". TheKnotKnows.com. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Jamie Otis Jewelry". Etsy.com.
- ^ "Jamie Otis Releases First Book". NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved 1 April 2016.