DeAnna Marie Pappas Stagliano was a contestant on season 11 of The Bachelor. She was eliminated in week 8. She was later chosen as the Bachelorette for the 4th season of The Bachelorette.
Pappas, of Greek heritage, who is the middle of three children, was born in Marietta, Georgia, and shortly thereafter moved to Kentucky with her mother and siblings. When she was twelve years old, her mother died of cancer and she relocated with her brother, Thomas, and sister, Chrissy, to Newnan, Georgia, to live with her father. She is a one-time resident of Nashville, Tennessee. After high school she attended Georgia Military College and received a degree in General Studies. From there, Pappas attended the Gaddy's School where she earned her real estate license. She practiced real estate at Keller Williams Realty Connections in Newnan, Georgia.
Pappas became engaged to Stephen Stagliano, whose brother, Michael Stagliano, was on season 5 of The Bachelorette. They were married October 22, 2011 in Georgia. On August 27, 2013, it was announced that she and her husband Stephen Stagliano were expecting their first child, due in February. On September 14, 2013, the couple revealed that they were expecting a baby girl. On February 6, 2014, the couple welcomed a baby girl named, Addison Marie Stagliano. On August 24, 2015, DeAnna announced, that their are expecting their second child, due in February 2016. The couple welcomed son, Austin Michael, on March 1, 2016.
