An American Footballer, Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger aka Ben Roethlisberger who has a net worth of $70 million is leading a happy life with girlfriend-turned-wife, Ashley Harlan.
Getting married to love one is a common nowadays. But, maintaining long marital life rarely heard as divorce rate is increasing each year. Even after having lots of on and off dating relationship, this couple is very happy with each other after tying the knot. To know more about Ben and his wife Ashley, keep scrolling.
Ben Roethlisberger Marital life With Wife Ashley Harlan
The Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger got married to wife, Ashley Harlan on July 23, 2011, in Pittsburgh, PA. The couple didn't live together until they married to honor each other's religious beliefs.
There were 500 guests present at the wedding and all of them were asked to donate to a foundation to Ronald McDonald House and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
The couple who met each other five years before they got married is still together with no signs of divorce and extramarital affairs. They are in love and still staying the way they were before they got married.
Ben Roethlisberger's Sexual Harassment Allegations
Ben was supposedly alleged for sexual harassment on July 17, 2009, by Andrea McNulty as she accused the athlete of harassing her during June 2008 in his hotel room at Lake Tahoe. However, due to lack of evidence, the charges were dropped.
Similarly, on March 5th, 2010, he was accused of another sexual harassment case. The accuser was a Georgia College & State University student. According to Ben, he did have contact with the accuser but there was no consummation. On 12th April 2010, the district attorney ruled out any charges against him due to a lack in evidence.
Ben Roethlisberger and Ashley Harlan: Parent of three
If we look at the family of Ben Roethlisberger and Ashley Harlan, then the couple is the parent of three children. Ashley got pregnant with their first child for months after they married that is, in November 2011. In November 2012, she gave birth to Benjamin Jr. Baylee.
The newest member of #SteelerNation ready for his 1st @penguins playoff game #LetsGoPens: https://t.co/4UmF4q4eIF pic.twitter.com/h2qrz6H9zK
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) May 26, 2016
Similarly, two years later, the couple had another child, a daughter, Marie Roethlisberger. She was born on March 19, 2014. Likewise, Bodie Roethlisberger, the third child of Ben and Ashley was born on May 26, 2016.
While talking about his child, Ben posted in his Facebook post that fatherhood is way more awesome. He also adds that children put things into perspective. "You don't really know love until you have a child"
10 Facts of Ben Roethlisberger
1. Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. was born on March 2, 1982, in Lima, Ohio. |
2. He is mostly known as Big Ben. |
3. In 2004, he donated his first playoff cheque to the Tsunami. |
4. At the age of 23, he won Super Bowl XL. |
5. Ashley Harlan is a physician's assistant. |
6. She played softball at St. Francis University. |
7. Ben was accused of sexual harassment by two different women. |
8. Ben is the son of Kenneth Todd and Carlee Roethlisberger. |
9. The quarterback is worth $70 million. |
10. He is the owner of Big Ben's BBQ, a line of barbecue sauce. |