Jacqueline Laurita
Details
- Also Known As:
- Jacqueline, Jackie
- Date of Birth:
- April 26, 1970
- Height:
- 5' 4"
- Hometown:
- Ft. Monmouth
Bio:
Jacqueline Laurita (born Jacqueline Elizabeth Grippe in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey on April 26, 1970) is a cosmetologist who gained attention when joining Real Housewives of New Jersey. She is about to begin filming season five, and wants to stay on the show to raise awareness for Autism, as her son Nicholas is autistic.
Best Known For:
Jacqueline Laurita is best known for being one of the original cast members on Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Personal Life:
Jacqueline has three children — Ashley, whom she had with her first husband in 1990, and Nicholas and CJ with her current husband Chris. She announced she was pregnant with Nicholas shortly after season one wrapped, after being public about her issues with pregnancies and suffering multiple miscarriages. Her son CJ was born in 2002, and Nicholas in 2009. Nicholas was diagnosed with autism when he was two, and Jacqueline has been working to help others who are going through similar issues. Her husband is the brother of RHONJ costar Caroline Manzo.