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Bristol Palin

Bristol Sheeran Marie Palin is an American real estate agent and former public speaker and reality television personality.

Updated September 13, 20261 min readCited sources

Bristol Palin is an American real estate agent and former reality television personality. She is the eldest daughter of Sarah Palin and gained public attention during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Early life and family

Bristol Sheeran Marie Palin was born in Wasilla, Alaska, in 1990. She is the eldest daughter of Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee, and Todd Palin.

Reality television and public career

Palin first appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2010 and returned for the all-star season in 2012. She later starred in her own reality series, Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp, and appeared on Teen Mom OG. She also released a memoir in 2011.

Personal life and current work

Palin has three children: a son born in 2008 and two daughters born in 2015 and 2017. She was married to Dakota Meyer from 2016 to 2018. By 2020, she was working as a real estate agent in Texas.

In short

  • Eldest daughter of Sarah Palin; became known during the 2008 campaign.
  • Appeared on Dancing with the Stars and other reality shows.
  • Has three children; was married to Dakota Meyer.
  • Works as a real estate agent in Texas.

Quick questions

Who is Bristol Palin?
Bristol Palin is an American real estate agent and former reality television personality, best known as the eldest daughter of Sarah Palin.
How old is Bristol Palin?
She was born on October 18, 1990, making her 35 years old in 2026.
What is Bristol Palin doing now?
She works as a real estate agent in Texas and remains intermittently active in public and media appearances.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Palin
    Supports: Birth date, family background, reality television career, and real estate work in 2020.
  2. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/celebrities/bristol-palin
    Supports: Family background, birth date, marriage to Dakota Meyer, and career details.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3127187/bio/
    Supports: Three children and family details.
  4. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/bristol-palin/
    Supports: Public profile, pregnancy, and reality television appearances.
  5. The List — https://www.thelist.com/443386/what-is-bristol-palin-sarah-palins-former-teen-mom-daughter-doing-now/
    Supports: Later personal and professional updates, including family and lifestyle coverage.