Bekah Martinez and Grayston Leonard's romance has been anything but ordinary, yet their bond has only deepened with time. Martinez gained recognition in Bachelor Nation when she participated in Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of The Bachelor in 2018. Despite expectations that she would join Bachelor in Paradise that summer, she unexpectedly found love with Leonard behind the scenes. Their relationship became public on Instagram in July 2018.
After three months of dating, the couple discovered that they were going to have their first child. Martinez gave birth to their daughter Ruth in February 2019 and their son Franklin in June 2020.
Two years later, the couple announced their engagement after being together for almost five years. In April 2023, the former ABC personality announced that she and Leonard were expecting their third child, and they welcomed their newest addition in September of that year.
Keep scrolling to see Martinez and Leonard’s relationship timeline:
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Bachelor Nation’s Bekah Martinez and Grayston Leonard’s Relationship Timeline
Bekah Martinez and Grayston Leonard have an unconventional romance that has only deepened over time.
Martinez gained fame in Bachelor Nation after appearing on Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of The Bachelor in 2018. Despite expectations that she would join Bachelor in Paradise that summer, she instead fell in love with Leonard privately. They publicly acknowledged their relationship on Instagram in July 2018.
After three months of dating, the couple discovered that they were going to have their first child. In February 2019, Martinez gave birth to their daughter Ruth, and in June 2020, their son Franklin arrived.
After being together for almost five years, the couple announced their engagement. Two years later, in April 2023, the former ABC personality announced that she and Leonard were expecting their third child. The couple welcomed their third child in September of the same year.
Keep scrolling to see Martinez and Leonard’s relationship timeline:
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July 2018
After appearing on The Bachelor, Martinez revealed she was dating Leonard following speculation she was going to appear on the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise.
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February 2019
They joyously welcomed their daughter Ruth into the world after less than a year of dating. "On the morning of February 2nd, our precious little girl made her entrance into our lives, and we will forever be transformed," the reality star shared, accompanied by a captivating series of pictures. "We are overjoyed to report that all of us are in excellent health and filled with immense happiness."
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August 2019
Martinez, after getting settled with her family of three, shared her aspirations with We, expressing her desire to grow her and Leonard's family.
"I would be open to having five or six children," she revealed to Us. "Perhaps just five. But for the time being, we want to focus solely on [Ruth] for a few more years. We find it convenient to travel with her, so we want to prioritize her before considering expanding our brood."
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June 2020
The family of three expanded to be a family of four when Martinez gave birth to her and Leonard’s second child, son Franklin.
"He has arrived! Born peacefully in our living room at 2:52 am on June 19th, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz," wrote the proud mother in the caption of the Instagram photos showcasing the adorable newborn. "We haven't chosen a name yet, so suggestions are welcome. Stay tuned for the birth story coming soon."
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July 2022
After nearly five years together the couple got engaged. “YES ️,” Martinez penned alongside a series of snaps of the pair cuddling while displaying her bling.
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April 2023
The couple shared exciting news of their third pregnancy through a delightful claymation video, recreating the touching moment when Martinez revealed she was expecting to Leonard. Captioning the clip, she humorously remarked, "Why settle for a regular pregnancy announcement on social media when you can add a little fun to it?"
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September 2023
Martinez shared an adorable video on Instagram, announcing the arrival of her and Leonard's third child. In the heartwarming clip, Ruth and Franklin can be seen reading to their new baby brother. Martinez captioned the video with the baby's birthdate, which coincided with her husband's birthday on September 28th.