Jillian Harris is a Canadian interior designer, television personality, entrepreneur, and author born on December 30, 1979, in Peace River, Alberta.[2][5] She began her career in interior design, working at the home goods store Caban, which inspired her to offer design advice, and later led design teams for restaurant chains like Browns Socialhouse under owner Scott Morison.[2][4] Harris gained national prominence in 2009 as a contestant on *The Bachelor*, followed by starring as the first Canadian lead on *The Bachelorette*, where she got engaged to Ed Swiderski before their 2010 breakup.[1][2] She transitioned into television with guest design work on *Extreme Makeover: Home Edition* in 2010, hosting *Canada's Handyman Challenge* in 2012, and co-hosting HGTV's *Love It or List It Vancouver* from 2013 to 2019, competing against realtor Todd Talbot to renovate homes.[1][2] As an entrepreneur, she founded Jillian Harris Design Inc. and The Jilly Academy, co-founded The Jilly Box (both B Corp certified for social impact), and co-authored *Fraiche Food Full Hearts*.[3] Her ventures emphasize philanthropy, community investment, and her signature classic-feminine style in design, fashion, and decor.[1][3] Personally, Harris has been with Justin Pasutto since 2012, engaged since 2016, and shares two children: son Leo (born 2016) and daughter Annie (born 2018).[3][5] They married on August 23, 2025.[5] With an estimated net worth of $5 million, she remains active in media, design, and advocacy, inspiring through her multifaceted career.[1]