| Kelly Jo Bates Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 26, 1966 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Gil Bates |
Kelly Jo Bates is an American social media personality and TV star who is known for being the wife of Gil Bates and the matriarch to 19 children and 18 grandchildren who are part of the TV show 19 Kids and Counting.
Born Name
Kelly Jo Callaham
Nick Name
Kelly
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
The United States of America
Nationality
Education
She studied at Anderson University, in Anderson, South Carolina. Later, she transferred to Carson-Newman University, in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Occupation
TV Star, Social Media Personality
Family
- Father – Kenneth Callaham, Sr.
- Mother – Betty Smith
- Siblings – Kenneth Jr. (Older Brother) Kay Callaham (Older Sister), Kim Callaham (Older Sister), Beth Callaham (Older Sister), Beka Callaham (Younger Sister)
- Others – William Callaham (Step-Brother), Ty Callaham (Step-Brother), Lee Callaham (Step-Brother), Bradley (Grandson), Jadon (Grandson), Carson (Grandson), Kade (Grandson), Kolter (Grandson), Kaci (Granddaughter), Khloé (Granddaughter), Brooklyn (Granddaughter), Everly (Granddaughter), Holland (Granddaughter), Finley (Granddaughter), Allie (Granddaughter), Lexi (Granddaughter), Zoey (Granddaughter), Maci (Granddaughter), Charlotte (Granddaughter), Layla (Granddaughter), Willow (Granddaughter), Hazel (Granddaughter)
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kelly has dated –
- Gil Bates (1987-Present) – Kelly met her beau William Gilvin “Gil” Bates while studying at Anderson University where they served on the ministry team. After that, the two of them transferred to Carson-Newman University. Gil proposed to her in October 1987 and later tied the knot on December 19, 1987. Together, the couple is parents to 19 children – Zachary Gilvin (b. December 30, 1988), Michael Christian (b. January 23, 1990), Erin Elise (b. May 2, 1991), William Lawson (b. July 27, 1992), Kenneth Nathaniel (b. August 29, 1993), Alyssa Joy (b. November 9, 1994), Tori Layne (b. December 20, 1995), Trace Whitfield (b. February 1, 1997), Carlin Brianne (b. April 11, 1998), Josie Kellyn (b. August 4, 1999), Katie Grace (b. October 5, 2000), Jackson Ezekiel (b. February 17, 2002), Warden Justice (b. May 19, 2003), Isaiah Courage (b. October 16, 2004), Addallee Hope (b. February 17, 2006), Ellie Bridget (b. April 28, 2007), Callie-Anna Rose (b. August 2, 2009), Judson Wyatt (b. September 15, 2010), and Jeb Colton (b. February 1, 2012).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thin eyebrows and upper lip
- Round face
Religion
Christianity
Kelly Jo Bates Facts
- She was her parent’s 4th child.
- It was during her childhood years that her parents legally parted ways. Her mother got married thrice.
- She made her debut TV show appearance in 17 Kids and Counting, in 2008, alongside the Duggar family.
- Kelly was the matron of honor at her daughter Michaela and Brandon Keilen‘s wedding on August 15, 2015.
Featured Image By Gil And Kelly Bates / Instagram
