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Katie Bates (also known as Katie Clark after marriage) is an American reality television personality who gained public recognition through the long-running family reality show “Bringing Up Bates.” She was born on October 5, 2000, in Tennessee, USA, and is one of 19 children of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates, a family widely followed for their large, closely-knit, faith-based lifestyle shown on TV.
Katie grew up in front of the camera as her family’s life was documented for television. The Bates family’s show first aired on January 1, 2015, on Up TV, and featured Katie alongside her siblings in various family moments, holidays, milestones, and personal stories.
Katie’s personal life became a focus of public attention as she transitioned from a Bates daughter on TV to an adult with her own identity. She began a relationship with Travis Clark after they met in 2019 and started dating in 2020. The couple got engaged in April 2021 and married in December 2021.
Following their marriage, Katie and Travis expanded their presence online by starting a YouTube channel called “Travis and Katie,” where they create lifestyle and travel content together, blending family life with social media influence.
Katie and Travis became parents to their first child, a daughter named Hailey James, in February 2023, and welcomed their second child, a son named Harvey Gray, in September 2024.
In early January 2026, Katie announced through an emotional social media video that she and her husband had suffered a pregnancy loss, describing the experience as profoundly heartbreaking. Shortly after this announcement, Travis publicly admitted on Instagram that he had been unfaithful in their marriage, expressing remorse and stating he was seeking help to improve himself. His confession sparked widespread discussion online about the couple’s personal struggles.
Katie has a strong online presence, with over half a million followers on Instagram, where she shares family moments, lifestyle content, and personal reflections. Her openness about both joyful and painful chapters in her life has resonated with fans, making her one of the more recognized members of the Bates family beyond the TV show.
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