Jacqueline Laurita's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) The Real Housewives of New Jersey Jacqueline …

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BIOGRAPHY:

Jacqueline Laurita, is a former cosmetologist in Las Vegas turned full-time stay-at-home New Jersey mom. Her husband Chris, brother of Caroline and Dina Manzo, owns a wholesale apparel business and the couple has been together for more than 14 years. Jacqueline and Chris recently welcomed the newest addition to their family, Nicholas Francis Laurita on June 11, 2009 after several years of trying. They also have a seven-year old son, CJ, and Jacqueline has a teenage daughter, Ashley, from a previous marriage. Being a young mother to a teenage daughter has its challenges, but Jacqueline is extremely close with her children and always puts her family first. Aside from loving spending time with family, Jacqueline enjoys cooking, working out, going to the spa and catching up with her girl friends. She likes to pamper herself with regular facials, manicures and pedicures. Always looking for a good laugh, Jacqueline tries to see the humor in everything and is often referred to as the peacemaker between her friends. Jacqueline considers herself to be very lucky to be living the lifestyle that she is able to live and does not take anything for granted.


TRIVIA:

• She is the mother of Ashley (born in 1991), Christopher J. Laurita Jr (born in 2001), and Nicholas Francis Laurita (born June 2009).
• Daughter of retired Army Colonel Jerome Grippe and his wife, Bonnie Grippe.
• Sister-in-law of Caroline Laurita Manzo; Dina Laurita Manzo; Jamie Laurita; Cookie Laurita; Frannie Laurita, and Joseph Laurita.
• Mother of Ashley (born in 1991) and Christopher Laurita Jr. (born in 2002).