Who Is Haley Reinhart? Age, Biography and Wiki
Haley Reinhart, born on September 9, 1990, is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on American Idol during its tenth season. She showcased her incredible vocal range and unique style, earning a spot in the top three. In 2025, Haley Reinhart continues to captivate audiences with her music, blending genres like jazz, pop, and rock seamlessly. With a growing fan base and the release of several successful albums, she has solidified her place in the music industry.
| Occupation | Voice Actress |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 9, 1990 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Birth Place | Wheeling, Illinois, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Haley Reinhart's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Haley Reinhart stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm). Her weight is reported to be around 115 pounds (52 kg). Known for her stunning looks, her body measurements are approximately 34-25-35 inches, contributing to her unique and charismatic stage presence.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Haley hails from a musically inclined family that has always supported her dreams. While her family details remain relatively private, she frequently expresses her gratitude for their encouragement. As of 2025, Haley is reportedly dating Antonik Mersin, a musician and fellow artist. The couple has been seen together at various events, showcasing their love and connection through social media.
She has one sister, Angela, who is five years younger than her. Angela is a singer-songwriter and musician, as well, and she primarily performs indie folk music. Reinhart is of German, Irish, and Italian descent. Around the age of three, her parents would hold her up on stage and have her sing the chorus or vocal harmonies for "Brown Eyed Girl".
She began singing seriously when she was 7 or 8 years old, performing with her parents' band, Midnight, which covers rock songs from the 1960s and 1970s. Reinhart's mother was also the lead singer for a band called The Company She Keeps before she joined Midnight in 1977.
When she was nine years old, Reinhart sang LeAnn Rimes' 1996 arrangement of Bill Mack's 1958 classic, "Blue", on a big stage at a tattoo convention, and she was met with "overwhelming" support from the audience. She has been writing poetry since she was eight years old and has competed in many poetry slam competitions throughout her life.
She also has a passion for improv and has been active in plays, musicals, and skit performances since childhood.
Reinhart began writing songs in Middle School, and she explains that "when I give myself the time to sit down, and reflect, and feel, and let things come out, I find that it's very easy for me to do." She had several hundred compositions saved on her cell phone before it broke, losing all of the material.
Reinhart had planned on auditioning for American Idol ever since middle school, where she received an award at the end of the year for student "Most Likely to Be on American Idol".
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Haley Reinhart's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million to $5 million. This wealth stems from her successful music career, performances, and various endorsements. Haley’s income fluctuates, reflective of her active touring schedule and music sales, yet her talent continues to ensure a steady stream of earnings.
On July 8, 2017, Reinhart was arrested for battery after allegedly punching a bouncer.
Reinhart's lawyer, Dina LaPolt, says of the incident that Reinhart was assaulted by bouncers at Lamplighter Inn in Palatine, Illinois without provocation and forcefully removed from the establishment while a friend in her party was violently beaten, sustaining multiple injuries.
Following a leaked TMZ video from during the incident, a July 17, 2017 press release revealed Reinhart's friend, Alan Chislof, had been restrained, choked, and beaten by several men working as bouncers for Lamplighter Inn.
He sustained a concussion, a cut above his left eye requiring stitches, and broken blood vessels in his eyes due to the incident.
Chislof also revealed that the group had not flipped over a table as claimed by the bouncers; instead, Reinhart had touched a rope separating the table area and the dancefloor, which angered the guards and caused them to escort her out aggressively. Reinhart's attorney denies that Reinhart struck anyone during the incident.
On July 20, 2017, it was revealed that Lamplighter bouncer Adam Sobanski had been charged with two counts of aggravated battery after his role in the incident. Sobanski appeared in court on August 11, 2017, where he was indicted on two counts of aggravated battery.
Reinhart was found guilty on a battery charge on February 26, 2018, and ordered to pay a $500 fine, $139 in court costs, and has the possibility of getting the conviction cleared from her record after a two-year probation period if she has no further criminal violations.
On May 2, 2018, Sobanski pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of misdemeanor battery and was sentenced to probation, anger management counseling, and 60 days in the Cook County Sheriff's Work Alternative Program as a substitute for jail time.
Career, Business and Investments
Haley Reinhart’s career took off post-American Idol with the release of her debut album, Listen Up!, in 2012. Since then, she has contributed significantly to the music scene with multiple albums and collaborations. In addition to her music career, Haley has explored acting, lending her voice to animated series and films. She has also invested in her own merchandise line, showcasing her brand outside of music.
Reinhart garnered widespread recognition in 2015 for performing and touring with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. Her most notable collaboration with the band on a jazz cover of Radiohead's "Creep" spent 58 consecutive weeks on Billboard's Jazz Digital Songs chart and received critical acclaim.
In the same year, she gained additional notice when her cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love", which was used in a commercial for Extra Gum, became a viral sensation, peaked at number 16 on the US Adult Contemporary chart, and was later certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 31, 2023.
Reinhart won a Cannes Lion for Entertainment and a Clio Award for the song in 2016. Additionally, she made her voice acting debut as Bill Murphy in the Netflix animated comedy F Is for Family on December 18, 2015. She reprised the role as a main cast member in the series' second, third, fourth, and fifth seasons.
Social Network
Haley Reinhart is quite active on social media, using platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to connect with her fans. She frequently shares updates about her music, personal life, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her projects. As of 2025, she boasts over 1 million followers on Instagram, where she engages with her audience and promotes her latest endeavors.
She is the only season 10 contestant who has over one million views on six of her YouTube performance videos: her renditions of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep", Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets", Ben E. King's "I (Who Have Nothing)", and her version of "House of the Rising Sun".
Her performance of "God Bless the Child" hit 1,000,000 views in March 2014. The video of her audition performance of "Oh! Darling" reached 1,000,000 views in March 2016.
Reinhart was also the only contestant in season 10 who received three standing ovations from the judges in consecutive weeks: "The House of the Rising Sun", "I (Who Have Nothing)", and Led Zeppelin's "What Is and What Should Never Be".
Her performance of "Moanin'" with fellow contestant Casey Abrams during the Top 8 results show also received a standing ovation from the judges and was considered one of the best duets and performances of the season.
During the American Idol Finale, Reinhart sang "Steppin' Out with My Baby" alongside jazz singer Tony Bennett, which also received a standing ovation.
Education
Haley attended Wheeling High School and later pursued her passion for music at the School of Music at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her educational background in music has provided her with a strong foundation, enabling her to become a versatile performer and songwriter.
She attended Mark Twain Elementary School, O.W. Holmes Middle School, and Wheeling High School. While in high school, Reinhart was first introduced to Jazz music after becoming a part of the school's vocal group called Midnight Blues.
She eventually performed at the 2009 Montreux Jazz Festival and Umbria Jazz Festival with her high school's jazz band, of which she was the first ever permanent singer. She reunited with the jazz band in 2015 when the director invited her to sing in their show at The Midwest Clinic located at McCormick Place – West, south of downtown Chicago.
After graduating from high school in 2009, Reinhart attended Harper College in Palatine, Illinois from 2009 to 2010, where she studied jazz as a full-time student. She performed with the college's Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab.
These events during her late education allowed her to gain experience singing Cole Porter standards in such historic places as Switzerland and Italy.
Reinhart also fronted a band during college under such tentative names as Haley's Comet and Reinhart & the Rastatutes; the band covered classic rock songs from Led Zeppelin and other famous artists of the time.
She worked as a lifeguard at the Family Aquatic Center, a waterpark at the Wheeling Park District, for three years prior to auditioning for American Idol.
