Trista Sutter

October 28, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Trista Sutter, born on October 28, 1972, worked as a physical therapist and a dancer before she even had a lick of fame after being cast on “The Bachelor.” She applied and was cast as one of the 25 women looking to find love with the bachelor in the first season of the massively successful show. She ended up finding love on a different show on which she was the star, “The Bachelorette,” and went on to be a guest on many popular television series and reality television shows. Today, we celebrate her birthday. And we celebrate love.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Trista Nicole Sutter

Nickname:

Triscuit

Birth date:

October 28, 1972

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 1.8"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$2 million

Background

Trista Sutter grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and was born in Indianapolis in 1972. She has a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Miami, a city that she fell in love with as a young woman, and practiced pediatric physical therapy at Miami Children’s Hospital before becoming a Miami Heat dancer in the early 2000s. She took on minor jobs in the entertainment industry before being cast in the inaugural season of ABC’s “The Bachelor” in 2002. Sutter applied for “The Bachelor” because she was looking to experience something new and exciting. Given the promise of this now popular American reality television competition, she could not have made a better decision. She was cast and made it all the way to the end as runner-up. But the fans loved her so much that she was immediately cast as the inaugural bachelorette in ABC’s spin-off series, “The Bachelorette” (2003).

In this spin-off, she found her ideal man, the handsome fireman Ryan Sutter, and got engaged on national television in an episode watched by 30 million people. The Sutters, like Jason and Molly Mesnick and Ashley and J.P. Rosenbaum, are among the few couples from “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” who got married or are still together. It was the golden age of the two shows, and everyone was in it for love before contestants started going on for fame and opportunities, which is why the Sutters are seen not only as veterans but also as a pair that found true love.

The couple have two children, and Sutter, ever the charismatic personality, has appeared on a slew of famous television shows, including “Dancing with the Stars” (2005), “The View” (1997), “Good Morning America” (1975), and “The Oprah Winfrey Show” (1986). Today, the Sutters reside in Eagle County, Colorado. Trista shares her life and experiences with her social media followers and recently went public with her husband’s battle with Lyme disease.

Career timeline

2000s

She Joins the Miami Heat Dance Team

She becomes a Miami Heat dancer and garners some fame among supporters and local media.

2002

She Makes an Appearance on "The Bachelor"

Curious and looking for adventure, Sutter applies for and gets cast in the first season of ABC’s brand new reality television dating competition show, “The Bachelor.”

2003

Sutter Becomes a Music Video Model

After her appearance on “The Bachelor,” she appears in the music video for Brad Paisley's song, ‘Celebrity,’ with James Alexander, Little Jimmy Dickens, and William Shatner.

2005

She Starts Dancing on T.V.

Sutter appears on season one of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” featuring well-known celebrities paired with professional dancers in a competition-style reality television show.

2015

The Sutters’ Take on Home Makeovers

The couple, now parents to two children, appear in a pilot for “Rocky Mountain Reno,” a home renovation show.

Why We Love Trista Sutter

She champions love
As one of the original couples from “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” series, the Sutters, especially Trista, are champions for love and lovers around the world. She is very vocal about finding happiness and has even written a book about it. She also uses her podcast to advise those seeking love, joy, and success.
She uses her platform for good and awareness
In the last year, Sutter has used her social media platforms for many important causes and issues close to her heart, one of which is her husband Ryan’s battle with Lyme disease. Through being vocal about it and showing how her husband’s life has changed, she is bringing awareness to the condition and helping educate millions of followers.
She is always positive
Life can be complicated, and we can lose hope, but people like Sutter strive to be happy and optimistic. She wants to share this energy with the rest of the world, and we love her for it. She is always spreading positive energy to her social media followers and is an inspiration for many women online.

5 Surprising Facts

She has appeared on television
Mostly known for her reality television appearances, she acted once in 2003 when she had a role on the show “Less Than Perfect.”
She is an avid traveler
Given her fame and popularity, she is often invited to make appearances in cities around the United States, and she frequently travels overseas to visit new places.
She has written a book
In 2013, her debut book, “Happily Ever After: The Life-Changing Power of a Grateful Heart,” detailing her life experiences and finding love, was published.
She’s a podcast host
Her podcast, “Better Etc. with Trista Sutter,” which sets out to help people improve the different areas of their lives, launched in 2020.
She loves the outdoors
Sutter and her husband love spending time outdoors, from taking the family on camping trips to going fishing and being active in nature.