Lauren Burnham

Profile Summary: Lauren Burnham

• Full Name: Lauren Burnham Luyendyk
• Birthdate: November 19, 1991
• Age: 34 years old (as of 2025)
• Birthplace: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian

Career Highlights

• Reality TV Fame: Rose to prominence as a contestant on The Bachelor Season 22 (2018), where she became engaged to Arie Luyendyk Jr. after a controversial finale.
• Post-Show Career: Transitioned to influencer status, sharing family life and lifestyle content on social media.

Personal Life

Relationships & Family

• Marriage: Wed Arie Luyendyk Jr. (former race car driver and Bachelor lead) on January 12, 2019, in Maui, Hawaii.
  • Children:
    • Alessi Ren (b. May 29, 2019).
    • Twins Lux Jacob and Senna James (b. June 11, 2021).
• Past Engagements:
  • Chris Crane (hockey player): Engaged in 2017; called off wedding shortly before the date.

Education

• Degrees:
  • Bachelor’s in Psychology from Old Dominion University (2015).
  • Studied Pre-Medicine at Central Washington University.

Family Background

• Parents:
  • Dave Burnham: Navy veteran, CEO of CAVU International (consulting firm).
  • Pamela Burnham: Former ICU/hospice nurse turned entrepreneur.
• Siblings: Younger brother Luke and a sister (name undisclosed).

Controversies & Public Perception

• Bachelor Controversy: Arie proposed to Becca Kufrin during the Season 22 finale but later broke off the engagement to pursue Lauren, sparking backlash.
• Media Scrutiny: Labeled one of America’s “most controversial couples” due to the dramatic Bachelor storyline.

Hobbies & Trivia

• Martial Arts: Holds a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
• Fitness: Shares workout routines and wellness tips on social media.
• Entrepreneurship: Co-founded Haven + Thread (a jewelry line) with Arie.

Philanthropy

• Supports military families (tied to her father’s Navy background) and child welfare organizations.

Legacy: Lauren Burnham journey from Bachelor contestant to motherhood influencer exemplifies the modern reality TV-to-lifestyle brand pipeline. Despite early controversies, her authenticity and family-centric content resonate with fans. 🌹👨👩👧👦