Jacqueline Laurita

Jacqueline Elizabeth Laurita (née Grippe; born April 26, 1970)[1] is an American television personality, known for starring in The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Jacqueline Laurita
Born
Jacqueline Elizabeth Grippe

(1970-04-26) April 26, 1970
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation
  • Television personality
  • Activist
Years active2009–present
Spouse(s)
Matt Holmes
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(m. 1989; div. 1992)​

Chris Laurita
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(m. 2001)​
Children3

Ashlee Malleo

Christopher "C.J." Laurita, Jr.

Nicholas Laurita
Relatives
Websitewww.jacquelinelaurita.com

Career

Since 2009, Laurita has appeared on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.[2][3][4][5][6] In 2014, Laurita departed the series; however, she made appearances throughout the season, before returning for Season 7.[7][8][9] In April 2017, Laurita announced she would not be returning for good for the series' upcoming eighth season.[10]

In addition to appearing on the series, she also appeared on Manzo'd with Children.[11] She also had a small role in Bad Parents directed by Cathya Jentis.[12] In 2016, Laurita co-wrote Get It!: The Busy Girl's Guide to Getting Your "It" Together: A Beauty, Style, and Wellness Book alongside Jenè Luciani.[13]

Personal life

Laurita was born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.[14] She was married to Matt Holmes from 1989 to 1992, with whom she shares a daughter, Ashlee (formerly Ashley).[15][16] She later remarried to Chris Laurita and had two sons with him, C.J. and Nicholas.[17] Her son Nicholas was diagnosed with autism.[18] Her husband operates a popcorn company, The Little Kernel, with profits that are donated to a foundation which provides resources to parents with children on the autism spectrum.[19][20]

Laurita's first grandchild, Cameron Hendrix Malleo, was born on August 30, 2016, to Laurita's daughter, Ashlee Holmes, and Pete Malleo.[21] Holmes married Malleo in August 2018.[22]

In 2019, Laurita moved back to Las Vegas with her husband and their two sons.

References
  1. Valiente, Maria (April 28, 2014). "Jacqueline Laurita Celebrates Her Birthday — See Nicholas Sing to Her!". WetPaint.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  2. "Bravo Increases Programming Hours by 45%, Unveils New Slate Including 12 Returning Franchises and Four New Series and Specials". The Futon Critic. March 29, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  3. "Bravo Announces Series Pickups for "The Real Housewives of D.C." and "The Real Housewives of New Jersey"". The Futon Critic. March 29, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  4. "Real Housewives of New Jersey Returns – with New Ladies!". People. April 13, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  5. "Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Heads to the Shore in Season Four Premiering April 22 at 10PM ET/PT". The Futon Critic. March 29, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  6. "Bravo Renews Bevy Of 'Real Housewives' Shows, Sets 'New Jersey' Premiere Date". The Huffington Post. April 2, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  7. Harnick, Chris (March 29, 2017). "Teresa Giudice's Legal Drama Takes Center Stage in RHONJ's Midseason Trailer—Plus, What Brings Jacqueline Back?". E! Online. NBCUniversal. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  8. Nilles, Billy (March 29, 2017). "'Real Housewives of New Jersey': Dina Manzo demands Jacqueline Laurita's exit". Zap2it. Archived from the original on October 24, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  9. Petski, Denise (February 8, 2016). "'Real Housewives Of New Jersey' Renewed; Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga & Jacqueline Laurita To Return\". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  10. Iaboni, Rande (April 3, 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: Jacqueline Laurita Opens Up About Her Son's Autism and Why She Won't Be Returning to RHONJ". Entertainment Tonight. United States: CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  11. Connelly, Sherryl (November 2, 2014). "Caroline Manzo is all over TV with 'Manzo'd With Children', and (maybe) telling all". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  12. "Bad Parents". JacquelineLaurita.com. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  13. Rosenfeld, Laura (January 19, 2016). "See the Cover of Jacqueline Laurita's Empowering New Book". The Daily Dish. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  14. "Facts About Me - @jaclaurita". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  15. "10 Things You Didn't Know About RHONJ Star Jacqueline Laurita". Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  16. Heller, Corinne (March 19, 2016). "Real Housewives of New Jersey's Jacqueline Laurita's Daughter Ashlee Holmes Expecting First Baby". E! News. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  17. "RHONJ's Jacqueline Laurita on Her Son Nicholas: 'He's Brought So Much Joy to Our Family'". People Magazine. July 6, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  18. Vena, Jocelyn (July 12, 2016). "Jacqueline Laurita Reflects on Son Nicholas' Journey: "He's Come a Long Way"". Bravo. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  19. "Giving Back". The Little Kernal. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  20. Rosenfeld, Laura (December 1, 2016). "Chris Laurita Explains How His Son Nicholas Inspired His Latest Business Venture". Bravo. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  21. "Real Housewives of New Jersey's Jacqueline Laurita Is a Grandma — See the Adorable Photos of Her Newborn Grandson!". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  22. "Jacqueline Laurita's Daughter Ashlee Holmes Is Married: "It's Official"". Bravo TV Official Site. 2018-08-08. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
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