Who Is Emily Rooney? Meet ‘Golden Bachelorette’ Star Jordan Heller’s Younger Girlfriend
Jordan Heller may not have won Joan Vassos‘ final rose, but The Golden Bachelorette definitely helped him find love.
On August 26, Jordan was a guest on the Bachelor Golden Hour podcast hosted by Susan Noles and Kathy Swarts, with his girlfriend, Emily Rooney. They revealed how they met and how they’ve managed judgment surrounding their age difference. Spoiler alert: It’s over two decades. Now, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Golden Bachelor Nation alum’s girlfriend.
Scroll to find out all about Emily, their age gap, and more.
Who is Emily Rooney?
Emily is the Vice President of Event Strategy and Hospitality for the Chicago Bears. She joined the Bears staff three years ago as a Community Engagement Strategist. Before joining the Bears, Emily worked with the Seahawks and the Vikings. On Bachelor Golden Hour, Emily revealed that she has previously been married.
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How old is Emily Rooney?
Emily Rooney is 40 years old, 23 years younger than her boyfriend. Jordan is 63.
How long have Jordan Heller and Emily Rooney been together?
While many viewers are just finding out about Jordan and Emily’s relationship now, they’ve been together for nearly two years. The couple shared their first anniversary on November 17, 2025. At the time, Emily wrote, “One year later…lucky us.”
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How did Jordan Heller and Emily Rooney meet?
During their time on Bachelor Golden Hour, Jordan and Emily dished that they met at a Chicago Bears game while The Golden Bachelorette was airing. At the game, Emily’s friend, Heather, encouraged her to take a picture with a group of Golden Bachelorette stars, and she instantly clicked with Jordan, who she found out lives right near her.
What have Jordan Heller and Emily Rooney said about their relationship?
On the second part of the podcast, Jordan and Emily revealed how people in their lives have reacted to their age gap. According to Emily, people aren’t typically too judgy about their relationship, but she does feel the need to preface that Jordan is a little older than she is when introducing him to new people. Jordan explained that when people do judge them, their perspective changes when they actually meet them and realize “it’s normal.”
