Matt James wrote his name in the history books after becoming the first black man to be named the Bachelor in the show’s 18-year history. Previously, he was cast as a suitor on The Bachelorette before starting as a lead in the 25th season of The Bachelor.
Besides announcing himself as the first black Bachelor lead for The Bachelor, Matt James holds his professional ground as a real estate broker and entrepreneur. He serves as a real estate broker at CBRE and is the founder of ABC Food Tours.
Matt James Wiki & Family: Age, Father, Mother, Height
The 29-years-of-age television personality was born as Matt James on 5 December 1991 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the United States. He was born to a black father and white mother which makes him biracial. Matt also has a brother in his family named John James.
Matt had to go through a family crisis at his young age as his parents, Patricia Cuculo James and Manny James decided to part ways with one another with a divorce. Following that, he was raised by his mother, Patricia, who is also his biggest inspiration.
Talking about his academics, Matt, who stands tall at a height of 6 feet and 5 inches (1.96 meters), completed his high school education at Sanderson High School in 2010. After that, he joined Wake Forest University and earned a bachelor’s degree with Honors in Economics from there in 2015.
His Job, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette
Before relocating to New York City, James worked at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There, he served as the corporate & institutional banking analyst. Soon, he decided to become an entrepreneur and a real estate broker.
As of now, Matt works for CBRE Group, Inc., which is a commercial real estate company in New York City. Apart from that, Matt is also the founder of ABC Food Tours. It is a non-profit organization that educates children in underserved communities about food and exercise in New York City.
Matt ringed his television journey after he was cast to be a contestant for season 16 of The Bachelorette. However, as the filming of the show got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was instead selected to be the first black lead of The Bachelor, which premiered its 25th season on 4 January 2021.
How Much Is Matt James’ Net Worth?
For his professional ventures, Matt summons a comprehensive net worth that swirls around $250,000. Similarly, his salary as a commercial real estate broker falls in the range of $73k or more.
Is Matt James Dating Anyone?
Matt James is currently leading a single and career-focused life. He recently made his debut in reality television and already wrote his name in the history books as The Bachelor’s first black lead.
Although he is not officially dating anyone, Matt is looking for qualities his mother embodies when it comes to his future wife. He wants his fiancé to be selfless, honest, caring, and compassionate. Well, we hope he finds his dream girl soon.
Some Interesting Facts About Matt James
- While studying at Wake Forest University, Matt played American football as a wide receiver for the school’s football team from 2011 to 2014.
- He also wanted to play in NFL and had mini-camp tryouts with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints in May and June 2015. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it.
- Matt’s best friend is the former contestant of The Bachelorette, Tyler Cameron, who also played football with him at Wake Forest University and was his roommate in New York City.
- It was Tyler’s mother who nominated Matt to be a contestant on The Bachelorette before she passed away.
- Matt also finds interest in playing golf.
- Matt is active on Instagram with over 816k followers.
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