October 25, 2023 • bachelor insider
20 Questions with April: Find Out Her Hidden Talent and Her Favorite Part of ‘Golden Bachelor’
Learn more about this Bachelor Nation star!
Fans got to know April on Gerry’s season of “The Golden Bachelor,” and now she’s opening up exclusively to BachelorNation.com, answering 20 rapid-fire questions.
Get to know April a little better below!
1. A taboo topic I love talking about is: Why is it that when you reach a certain age, you are considered a throwaway commodity and why aren’t older people allowed to fall in love? Is there an expiration date on living?
2. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is: I adore the relationship and lifelong bond that Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell continue to share as a couple. They’ve never allowed fame or fortune to stop them from being who they really are.
3. My guilty pleasure is: I spend too much money on bird feed for my crew consisting of sandhill cranes, ducks, geese, hens, two frogs, a family of lizards, and some very pushy ibises.
4. The best relationship advice I ever received was: The best relationship advice I’ve learned is to “lean into the uncomfortable moments and don’t run.” That’s where a relationship truly forms.
5. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most [insert zodiac sign] trait would be: My zodiac sign is Sagittarius and my most prominent Sagittarius trait is this need and pressure to entertain even when I’d rather be quiet.
6. The first thing I do when I wake up is: I set my intention by listening to morning affirmations and tell my dogs, Pooka and Paisley, three things I am currently grateful for.
7. My last meal on earth would be: My last meal on earth would be my Italian grandmother’s homemade Italian sauce with my kids.
8. The song that always makes me want to dance is: My go-to dance song is “In the Stone” by Earth, Wind & Fire where I close my eyes and jam with my late husband.
9. My hidden talent is: I can talk to wild animals so they trust me.
10. The person that inspires me the most is: My children, the millennials, Dana and Grant, see me and call me out on where I still need to grow. They amaze me.
11. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: The movie I continually watch is “Elf” because it makes me feel the childlike wonder of family and the holidays.
12. The most famous person who I’d love to meet is: I’d love to meet Cher as well as Shirley MacLaine. I am a mix of both of them in many ways.
13. My favorite emoji is: I love all the fairy emojis, because I am one! 🧚🧚♀️🧚♂️
14. The last thing I Googled is: I last Googled information about all of the extra nutrients and products out there to help my dogs live longer.
15. My favorite part of being on “The Golden Bachelor” was: I was able to stand in my light again as April without all of the pretenses of life’s responsibilities.
16. Being on “The Golden Bachelor” taught me: I learned from being on “The Golden Bachelor” that I am more capable of leaning into the awkwardness of the unknown, realizing that there’s still life yet to live and I’ll be okay.
17. My celebrity crush is: My celebrity crush is Michael Keaton. He could be Beetlejuice and haunt me any time. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice...!
18. If I had to hang out with only three people from Bachelor Nation for the rest of my life, it would be: My ASKN roommates and best friends for life: Susan, Kathy, and Nancy.
19. If you go on “The Golden Bachelor,” don’t forget to pack: Bring sage to cleanse all of the emotions in the mansion.
20. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I hope to be living every day bigger and better surrounded by family and hopefully a new significant other... wink!