Ashley Harlan: Everything you need to know about the wife of famous NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger

Ashley Harlan and Ben Roethlisberger. Source: _BigBen7/Tiwtter

Ashley Harlan: Everything you need to know about the wife of famous NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger

Kolawole Babatunde 21:00 - 03.09.2023

Ashley Harlan is the wife of famous retired NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr., nicknamed "Big Ben", is a former American football quarterback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League for 18 seasons, from 2004 to 2021. Big Ben played college football at Miami University before he was a first-round pick for the Steelers in 2004.

Being married to a celebrity shoots you into the limelight, and that has been the case for Ashley Harlan since she married Big Ben. However, being the wife of a celebrity is not all there is to Ashley, as she has a thriving career as a physician and also played a major role in her husband’s fitness when he was still active in the NFL.

Who is Ashley Harlan?

Ashley Harlan is a physician assistant and the wife of retired NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. She was born on July 24, 1983, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States, to her parents, Jeannie and David W. Harlan. She has two brothers, Brandon and Brent Harlan, as she is the only daughter. She is the mother of three children with Roethlisberger.

Ashley attended Laurel High School, and she was into sports, winning the WPIAL Class A.A. Championship. She participated in various extracurricular activities, such as volleyball, basketball, and softball. After graduating high school in 2004, she decided to study a health-related course at the university due to her willingness to help other people. This saw her attend St. Francis University, where she got a degree in health sciences in 2009. She proceeded to get a master's degree as a physician assistant in 2011.

Where is Ashley Harlan from?

Ashley was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States, and grew up in a small town called New Castle. She grew up with her parents and siblings.

Ben Roethlisberger with his son
Ben Roethlisberger with his son before the game against the New York Rangers at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 29, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Source: Getty Images

How old is Ashley Harlan?

Ashley was born on July 24, 1983, and is 40 years old as of 2023.

Ashley Harlan’s height, weight, and features

Ashley Harlan is 5 feet 10 inches (180 centimeters) tall, and she weighs 154 pounds (70 kilograms). She has brown eyes and blonde hair.

What does Ashley Harlan do for a living?

Ashley works as a physician assistant. After earning her degree in health sciences, she began her career in the same field and got a job at the Cardiac Surgery Department at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has remained in that role since then.

However, when she is not on duty, Ben Roethlisberger’s wife spends time at the hospital's children's department, where she motivates and inspires them.

Ashley Harlan's net worth

Nurses in the United States of America earn between $13 and $55 per hour, which puts their annual salary range between $50,000 and $70,000. Bearing this in mind, Ashley Harlan’s net worth has been estimated at $500,000. Although there is no accurate information on her net worth, she has kept that part of her life very private.

Ashley Harlan and Ben Roethlisberger

Ashley and Ben first met at a National Football League training camp in 2005, according to clutchpoints. It was reported that Ashley's brother, a passionate NFL fan, introduced the two lovebirds, and they felt the connection from the moment they met. 

What further strengthened their relationship was their shared interest in sports. They have faced several hurdles in their relationship, but they have scaled through them every time. One of the issues they faced happened in 2008, when Ben was charged with abusing Andrea McNulty, a former VIP hostess stationed at Harrah's, inappropriately. The former NFL quarterback faced another sexual assault allegation in 2010 by a student in Milledgeville, Georgia.

However, Ashely and Ben remained together despite these accusations. These cases were eventually dropped since they lacked evidence, and the quarterback was exonerated of all charges. Ben publicly refuted both accusations and called them filthy allegations, expressing gratitude to Ashley for standing by him.

These issues strengthened their love, and this led to them tying the knot in a glamorous wedding ceremony on July 23, 2011 at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Ohio Township, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States. They got married a day before Ashley’s 28th birthday.

Ashley Harlan and Ben Roethlisberger with their three children.
Ashley Harlan and Ben Roethlisberger with their three children. Source: _BigBen/Twitter

The couple has three children: two sons and a daughter. The sons are Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger, who was born in 2012, and Bodie Roethlisberger, born in 2016. Their only daughter is Baylee Marie Roethlisberger, born in 2014. The family lives happily in Pittsburgh.

Ben has been in the media as a result of his NFL fame, but he protects Ashley from the media's eyes and has expressed displeasure with how the media trolls the lives of celebrity partners.

Are Ashley Harlan and Ben Roethlisberger still married?

Ashley and Ben are still married at the time of writing, with their marriage clocking 12 years in 2023. Ben has retired from American football, while Ashley is still a physician at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. They have focused on raising their children and contributing to society via charitable work. Ben runs a podcast called Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger.

The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation

Ashley and Ben have taken up philanthropy, setting up the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation for this purpose. Through the foundation, the couple donated $1 million to Miami University.

They also made a brilliant and unique philanthropic gesture on one of their wedding anniversaries, requesting guests extend donations to a foundation they established to help the Ronald McDonald House and UPMC’s Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Ashley Harlan's Instagram

Ashley Harlan cannot be found on Instagram, as there is no verifiable account associated with her name. She is not the type to put her life on social media, even though she is married to a celebrity. However, you can find her husband, Ben, on Instagram (@bigben_roethlisberger).

Ashley Harlan's Facebook

Ashley Harlan cannot be found on Facebook, as her lack of social media presence extends to the platform. However, Ben Roethlisberger has a Facebook page associated with his brand (Ben Roethlisberger, BigBen7.com), and he has close to 500,000 followers on the platform.

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