Meet Amanda Hornick, Wes Bergmann’s Wife
Amanda Hornick (born September 17, 1976; Age 47 years old) is an American fitness influencer and the wife of Wes Bergmann, the reality TV star.
Though she got her first degree in Public Relations from Drury University, her passion for healthy diet and fitness lured her into the career she is now known for. Her husband, on the other hand, is a popular competitor on MTV’s The Challenge, which he joined in 2006 following his appearance in The Real World: Austin.
Amanda Hornick’s husband has made it to five finals on The Challenge and won two seasons of the show. These feats confirm his celebrity status but his popularity has not overshadowed Hornick’s personality.
Summary of Amanda Hornick’s Bio
- Full name: Amanda Hornick
- Gender: Female
- Date of birth: September 17, 1976
- Amanda Hornick’s Age: 47 Years Old
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Amanda Hornick’s Husband: Wes Bergmann
- Amanda Hornick’s Parents: Kevin Hornick (father) and Victoria Hornick (mother)
- Siblings: Shawn Hornick
- Amanda Hornick’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 7 inches
- Amanda Hornick’s Height in Centimetres: 170
- Famous for: Fitness videos and being the wife of Wes Bergmann
Amanda Hornick is a Kansas City, Missouri Native
Born on September 17, 1976, Amanda Hornick is currently 47 years old. She is a native of Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States of America. This makes her an American citizen and she is Caucasian by ethnicity. Her parents are Victoria Hornick and Kevin Hornick.
Amanda grew up with a brother called Shawn Hornick. Growing up, she reportedly didn’t have everything she needed on a platter of gold as her family had financial issues. Nonetheless, she scaled through school up to the tertiary level.
While information about the elementary and high schools she attended are unavailable, it is a known fact that she studied at Drury University from where she bagged a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and advertising. Afterwards, she furthered her education at the University of Kansas from where she bagged a Master of Science degree in 2016.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Amanda Hornick specialized in higher education and higher education administration. However, instead of teaching in a conventional classroom, she chose to teach fitness and healthy living.
Amanda Hornick and Wes Bergmann Met in a Bar
Wes Bergmann and Amanda Hornick got married in 2018 but they have known each other for years before then. The first time they met was at a bar in Kansas City where they were guests at a birthday party.
Amanda was sitting among about 13 male friends of the celebrant when Wes walked up to her and said: “I think you’re beautiful, I’d like to buy you a drink at the bar across the street because I’m leaving.”
Amanda thought it was a bold move and she replied in the affirmative, though she didn’t show up until a couple of hours later. Bergmann was waiting for her at the bar when she arrived and a few drinks later, the two lovebirds bonded well enough to fall for each other.
She Became Wes Bergmann’s Wife in 2018
It was in September 2016 that Bergmann asked Amanda Hornick to be his wife with a platinum ring and she said yes. The romantic proposal took place at a Kansas City Royals home game and afterward, he took to Instagram to share the news with the caption “She said yes!”
They were engaged for two years before their wedding, which took place on June 1, 2018. The event was held at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and among those who graced the occasion were some of Bergmann’s MTV costars, including his Real World co-stars — Lacey Buehler, Rachel Moyal, Nehemiah Clark, Melinda Stolp, and MTV personality, Devin Walker.
Nehemiah Clark officiated the wedding ceremony and according to Wes, the vows were his favorite part of the event. He found them hilarious and at the same time, serious.
Amanda Hornick and Wes Bergmann are still together but they are yet to announce the birth of any child between them.
Amanda Hornick’s Husband, Wes Bergmann, is a Reality Television Star
Wes Bergmann is a popular reality TV star who shot to fame at age 19 as a star of 2005’s The Real World: Austin. He became a regular figure on the show and won Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel in 2007.
Subsequently, he has competed in multiple other iterations of The Challenge, including the recent challenge, Champs vs. Stars. He also won Rivals II and All Stars 3, and was a finalist on Fresh Meat, Rivals, Champs vs. Pros, Champs vs. Stars 2, and War of the Worlds.
Other shows he has competed in include The Ruins, Fresh Meat II, Battle of the Exes, Battle of the Seasons (2012), Battle of the Exes II, Rivals III, Champs vs. Stars, War of the Worlds 2, Total Madness, and Double Agents.
When the cameras are off, Wes is mostly a businessman. He is a lead investor in BetaBlox, an an exclusive school for startups.
What Does Amanda Hornick do for a Living?
For the most part, Amanda Hornick is a yoga expert, a profession she is very passionate about. As a certified yoga instructor, she uses her influence on social media to share inspirational content on fitness. She currently works for Core Energy Hot Yoga in Kansas City as one of the instructors and social media specialists.
Since January 2018, Amanda Hornick has worked as a campus recruiter for HNTB, recruiting interns and new graduates for the infrastructure firm. Before that, she worked at the University of Kansas as a senior coordinator for a leadership program. She also worked at William Jewell College as a senior admissions counselor for more than four years and serves as a brand ambassador for Glamour Magazine.
Outside the professional space, the Kansas City native is a humanitarian who loves to do volunteer work. She was a head coach for Girls on the Run for 6 years and has remained on the marketing committee of the organization since 2015.
Needless to say that Amanda Hornick is passionate about running, traveling, and keeping fit. She loves sports and is a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team. She is also an avid reader, foodie, and dog lover.