Gianna Hammer

Gianna Hammer was born in Doylestown, Ohio. She gained public recognition as a contestant on the fifth season of MTV’s \”Are You the One?\”, which premiered on January 11, 2017. During her time on the show, filmed in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, she was identified as a possible perfect match with Ozzy Morales according to the final reveal of perfect matches after the reunion episode. Her earlier acting credits include roles as Pocahontas in the TV mini-series \”Disney Princess Go Back to School\” (2016), Applicant 3 in the short film \”Qualified\” (2015), and Zamayla in \”The Brave Souls Who Fought Against the Slave Vampire Women\” (2015). She also served as a co-producer for the short film \”Qualified\” in 2015.

In April 2021, Hammer publicly disclosed allegations of being \”drugged\” by the production staff and \”sexually assaulted\” by a fellow male cast member during the filming of \”Are You the One?\” in 2016. She stated that while on the prescription drug Zoloft, producers administered a second dose after an altercation, despite her concerns about mixing it with alcohol. Following the alleged assault, other cast members intervened. Hammer claimed that production downplayed the incident and discouraged her from having the male cast member removed from the show. This led to MTV discontinuing the streaming of season five and initiating an independent investigation into her claims, prompting a broader discussion about contestant welfare in reality television.

Her experience brought attention to the safety protocols within reality TV production, leading to a temporary halt in new production for \”Are You the One?\” and a review of internal safety guidelines by MTV. Hammer’s willingness to speak out contributed to a significant turning point in public and industry discourse regarding the treatment of reality show participants. Beyond her television work, Hammer has engaged in brand partnerships, leveraging her platform to promote various clothing and accessory items.