Kaitlyn, an accomplished American wrestler, bodybuilder, body fitness model, and entrepreneur, rose to fame through her career in WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), debuting in September 2010 under her ring name Kaitlyn. Beginning with a developmental contract in July 2010, she gained early recognition by winning the third season of WWE NXT, propelling her to the main stage. Celeste secured her first major championship victory in January 2013, capturing the WWE Divas Championship, which she held for five months before temporarily retiring in January 2014. After a hiatus, she returned to wrestling in February 2018, competing in the independent circuit with Coastal Championship Wrestling. Making a comeback to WWE in 2018, Celeste won her first match on August 8 but was eliminated in the second round. Before her wrestling career, she excelled as a bodybuilder, entering the body fitness category at 19 in 2006. She won the NPC John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding Figure and Fitness Championship the following year and achieved a fifth-place finish at the Arnold Classic in the NPC Figure Class D competition. In 2014, Celeste founded Celestial Bodiez, a fitness clothing company, and ventured into entrepreneurship as the owner of Busy Body Fitness Center, a smoothie bar in Boca Raton, Florida, from June 2015 onwards.
Early Life and Background
- Born Name: Celeste Beryl Bonin
- Nicknames: Kaitlyn, Ricki Vaughn
- Age: 37 (Born October 7, 1986)
- Sun Sign: Libra
- Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
- Residence: Delray Beach, Florida, United States
- Nationality: American
Education and Career
- Education: Mayde Creek High School, Houston, Texas, United States
- Occupation: Professional Wrestler, Bodybuilder, Body Fitness Model, Entrepreneur
- Family: Siblings – Has a brother
- Build: Bodybuilder
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight: 161 lbs (73 kg)
Personal Life
- Boyfriend / Spouse: Philip “PJ” Braun (2013-2017) – Married on June 20, 2014; divorced on September 26, 2017.
- Race / Ethnicity: Mixed (White and Hispanic)
- Ancestry: American and Mexican (maternal side)
- Hair Color: Dark Brown (dyes include Black, Platinum Blonde, Ombre with Light Brown and
- Blonde ends)
- Eye Color: Light Green
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Distinctive Features: Bodybuilder physique, Defined jawline, Full tattoo sleeve on left arm
Career Highlights and Endeavors
Best Known For: Successful career as a professional wrestler, Founder of Celestial Bodiez clothing brand
Brand Endorsements: Swiss Relief CBD, Bikini Block, ONEONE SWIMWEAR
Notable Appearances: Featured at the 2010 Tribute to the Troops show in Fort Hood
Trivia and Influence
First Wrestling Match: September 7, 2010, in WWE NXT as “Kaitlyn”
First TV Show Appearance: Total Divas in 2013
Personal Trainer: Transitioned to veganism in 2018, focuses on fitness and entrepreneurship
Favorite Things: Wrestling Idol – William “Bill” Goldberg, Personal Quote – “Don’t be a lady. Be a legend.”
Professional Wrestling Stardom Best Known For: Dominating the wrestling scene from 2010 to 2014 and making a triumphant return in 2018
Debut Match: Started her journey on September 7, 2010, in WWE NXT as “Kaitlyn”
Entrepreneurial Journey Founder of Celestial Bodiez: Established a thriving clothing brand in 2014
Expansion Plans: Visionary steps into the future with Celestial Bodiez Collective
Social Media Influence Massive Fanbase: Over 900k followers on Twitter and 800k on Instagram
TV Appearances Reality Show Debut: First appeared on Total Divas in 2013 as herself
Personal Fitness and Lifestyle Transition to Veganism: Embraced vegan nutrition in April 2018
Fitness Innovations: Ventured into boxing and cardio routines for holistic health
Personal Preferences Wrestling Icon: Idolizes William “Bill” Goldberg
Motivational Quote: “Don’t be a lady. Be a legend.”
Here are the rewritten facts about Kaitlyn:
- Simon the Boston Terrier She owns a Boston terrier named Simon, who even has his own Instagram account @simonthebossboston.
- Video Game Character Voice She lent her voice to a playable character based on her wrestling persona in the video game WWE 2k14, released in 2014.
- #BootyScrunch Invention Celeste invented and patented the #BootyScrunch seam on her leggings, enhancing the butt shape and apparel fit, and contouring the body silhouette better than others on the market.
- Proudly American-Made All her clothing is proudly manufactured in the United States, primarily in Los Angeles, California.
- Final WWE Match Her last WWE match before retiring was against her close friend, wrestler AJ Lee, in 2014. Post-retirement, Celeste humorously stated she would spend her time “blasting Celine Dion and doing balcony karate.”
- Magazine Cover She graced the cover of the April 2016 issue of Iron Man magazine.
- Overcoming Addiction In 2017, she shared overcoming a past drug addiction that led her to dark places, undergoing treatment as recently as 2016. She also conquered her habit of using alcohol to cope with detoxification.
- Podcast UNglamorousLife Since November 27, 2017, she hosts the podcast UNglamorousLife with Laurin Conlin, discussing their industry experiences, workouts, lifestyle, diets, and even personal topics like her breast augmentation surgery.
- Future Plans: Kava Bar As of June 2019, she hinted at plans to open a Kava Bar in a suitable location.
- Family Move In August 2018, she moved her mom to a new house in Houston, Texas, to live closer together.
- Controversy with Ex-Husband Early in August 2019, her ex-husband PJ Braun claimed Seth Rollins, a former WWE Champion, sent explicit photos to Celeste during their marriage, causing significant marital strife.
- Official Websites and Social Media Visit her official websites at celestebonin.com, celestialbodiez.com, and cbcollectiveapparel.com. Follow her on Instagram, second Instagram, Twitter, second Twitter, and YouTube for updates and insights into her life and ventures.