Jacqueline Laurita

Jacqueline Laurita
Born Jacqueline Elizabeth Grippe
(1970-04-26) April 26, 1970
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Residence Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Occupation
  • Television personality
  • author
  • entrepreneur
Years active 2009-present
Spouse(s)
Matt Holmes (m. 1989–1992)

Chris Laurita (m. 2002)
Children 3
Relatives
Website www.jacquelinelaurita.com

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

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, made appearances throughout the season, before returning for Season 7.[7][8][9] In April 2017, Laurita announced she would not be returning 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 married to Matt Holmes from 1989 to 1992, with whom she shares a daughter, Ashlee (formerly Ashley).[14][15] She later remarried to Chris Laurita and had two sons with him, C.J. and Nicholas.[16] Her son Nicholas was diagnosed with autism.[17] 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.[18][19]

Laurita's first grandchild, Cameron Hendrix Malleo, was born on August 30, 2016, to Laurita's daughter Ashlee and fiancé, Pete.[20]

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. 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. ↑ "10 Things You Didn't Know About RHONJ Star Jacqueline Laurita". Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (July 12, 2016). "Jacqueline Laurita Reflects on Son Nicholas' Journey: "He's Come a Long Way"". Bravo. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Giving Back". The Little Kernal. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  19. ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (December 1, 2016). "Chris Laurita Explains How His Son Nicholas Inspired His Latest Business Venture". Bravo. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
  20. ↑ "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.
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