Biography
Ashlee Nicole DeLoach (born 9 September 1979), known professionally as Nikki DeLoach, is a sought-after American actress, model, and singer. In her youth, she was raised on a farm and lived a modest life, which she still maintains.
She developed a strong desire to become a model at a young age. She competed in numerous pageants and won some of them as a child. Over time, she began to receive proposals to appear in fashion shows, newspaper ads, and television commercials.
In her twenties, Nikki DeLoach moved to New York City in order to land better modeling gigs.
| Nikki DeLoacha: History, Bio, Photo | |
| Full Name: | Ashlee Nicole DeLoach |
| Stage Name: | Nikki DeLoach |
| Born: | 9 September 1979 (age 42 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Waycross, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.65 m |
| Parents: | Terri DeLoach, David DeLoach |
| Siblings: | LeAnne DeLoach, Brett DeLoach |
| Husband • Spouse: | Ryan Goodell (m. 2009) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | JC Chasez (ex.) |
| Children: | William Hudson Goodell, Bennett Christopher Goodell |
| Occupation: | Actress • Model • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | US$1 million |
Early Life
In Waycross, Georgia, Nikki DeLoach was born to parents Terri DeLoach and David DeLoach on September 9, 1979. Her father was the owner of a wood-products manufacturing business.
She has a sister named LeAnne DeLoach and a brother named Brett DeLoach, who are both younger siblings of Nikki DeLoach.
Her brother is a former member of the ‘University of Georgia.’ The family has a long history of farming.
She has always had an interest in the entertainment industry since she was a child.
Nikki DeLoach competed in a slew of pageants, many of which she won. A few contests were held at the state and city levels. Additionally, she discovered a representative who helped her land numerous print and television commercials.
She relocated to New York in her pre-teen years in order to secure more acting and modeling roles. However, she returned to Georgia and resumed her career in the fashion industry.
Personal Life
Nikki DeLoach was romantically linked to singer-songwriter JC Chasez during her early years in the music industry.
She married Ryan Goodell, a member of the boy band “Take 5“. Her Pregnancy was revealed by Nikki DeLoach in 2013. She gave birth to a son named William Hudson Goodell.
In 2017, Nikki DeLoach gave birth to her second child, Bennett Christopher Goodell.
Education
The University of Maryland awarded Nikki DeLoach a degree in English and psychology.
Career And Filmography
On the ‘Disney Channel’ in the early 1990s, she was part of the cast of the ‘All-New Mickey Mouse Club,’ a popular and long-running television show.
On the sitcom, ‘Misery Loves Company,’ Nikki DeLoach portrayed Tracy, one of the show’s main characters. Despite its commercial and critical failure, the sitcom was nonetheless popular with viewers. Only eight episodes were aired before it was canceled.
‘Never Give Up: The Jimmy V Story‘ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger‘ were the two television shows she appeared in 1997. The character of “Kate” in the criminal drama “Traveller” in 1997 gave her a big break.
When she returned in the early 2000s, she appeared in the comedy, ‘Longshot‘ which she had taken a hiatus from to concentrate on her studies. Her character, “Innosense,” was featured in the film.
In 2004, she returned to television, playing a significant role in the ‘North Shore‘ serial opera, which aired for two seasons. She appeared as “MJ Bevans” in the soap opera, which aired for 21 episodes for a season. After receiving bad reviews and ratings from critics and audiences, the film was canceled.
As ‘Sunny van Hattem,’ Nikki DeLoach played a supporting role in Windfall‘s 2006 television series. Thirteen episodes of the serial were aired during the course of the season until its cancellation.
In addition, Nikki DeLoach‘s film career was also moving at a snail’s pace. Her principal and minor roles were in films including “Flying Lessons,” “The River Why,” “The Trial,” and “Love & Other Drugs” during the 2000s.
Her breakthrough part came in the 2011 comedy “Hollywood.” Actress Jennifer Marshall appeared in the film. It was a hit.
Some of the shows she appeared on as a guest star in the 2010s and beyond include “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS,” “The Exes,” “Major Crimes” and “The X-Files.” On top of that, she played the character of “Brenda” on 12 episodes of “Days of Our Lives.”
As “Lacey Hamilton,” she played a significant role in the teen comedy-drama series “Awkward” in 2011. With favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike, the show was renewed for a fifth season for a total of 89 episodes.
When it comes to contemporary TV movies, she’s had the key and supporting roles in such shows as “The Perfect Catch,” “Love to the Rescue,” and “Love Takes Flight,” among many more.
Girls, Lost Girl, and Home & Family have all used her music in their soundtracks. Reunited at Christmas, a TV movie from 2018, had Nikki DeLoach as executive producer.
Net Worth
Nikki DeLoach‘s net worth is believed to be worth around US$1 million. She has amassed such sum through filmmaking and acting herself.
Social Media Presence
- Instagram: @160,000+ followers (@nikdeloach)
- Facebook: 91,000+ followers