Biography
Nicole Elizabeth Polizzi (born November 23, 1987), also known as Snooki, is an American entertainment celebrity. She is a popular television personality with a well-known name in the American industry.
She rose to fame after appearing on the hit reality show Jersey Shore, which made her a household name and a celebrity in the entertainment industry. Her petite figure, curvaceous figure, and copper-colored chestnut hair helped her gain a foothold.
Despite being born on another continent and adopted by American parents, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi was able to adapt to her new surroundings and please her parents by achieving superstar status in the United States and around the world. Her late-night talk shows and high-fashion style have turned her into a glamour icon.
Apart from being a familiar face on reality TV shows, she has also gotten herself into scandals and legal trouble for various reasons, due to her wild and reckless behavior. She has hosted many award shows and also appeared on some of them.
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has competed in dance competitions, written several books, and appeared on television. She has also launched her own branded product line, selling a variety of items.
American TV personality
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| Full name: | Nicole Elizabeth LaValle |
| Stage name: | Grouper |
| Born: | November 23, 1987 (age 36) |
| Place of birth: | Santiago, Chile |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.42 minutes |
| Parents: | Helen Polizzi and Andy Polizzi |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Husband • Spouse: | Jionni LaValle (married 2014) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Emilio Masella (2010), Justin O. (2008-2009), Nick Stefano (2010), Jeff Miranda (2010), Dennis Figueroa (2010), Vinny Guadagnino (2010-2011), Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino (2009- 2011) |
| The children: | Giovanna Marie LaValle, Lorenzo Dominic LaValle, Angelo James LaValle |
| Job: | TV personality |
| Net worth: | 4 million dollars |
Early life and education
Nicole Polizzi, the bubbly and cheerful reality TV star known as Snooki, was born in Santiago, Chile, on November 23, 1987. That’s a surprise. But here’s the interesting part: when she was just six months old, she was adopted by an Italian-American couple named Helen Polizzi and Andy Polizzi, who raised her with the utmost care and attention.
Growing up in the quaint and picturesque town of Marlboro, she attended Marlboro High School, where she excelled in her studies and developed a passion for animals. After graduating, she decided to pursue her love of veterinary science and enrolled in a community college to make a name for herself in the field.
Despite many obstacles along the way, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi persevered in her studies and eventually graduated with honors and a certificate as a certified veterinary technician. Today, she is considered one of the most talented and dedicated professionals in her field, admired by her colleagues and clients for her unwavering commitment to animal welfare and tireless work ethic.
So there you have it, the incredible story of how Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi went from a small town girl with big dreams to a real TV personality and a respected veterinarian. It just goes to show that with hard work, determination and a little luck, anything is possible in this crazy and wonderful world of ours.
Career
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi made her television debut on MTV’s Is She Going Out With Him?, a show about women in relationships with mean and cruel men. She has appeared on many television awards shows, including the TLC Cake Boss episode Snookie, Super Anthony, and a Ship, the MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid, Spain (2010) and the MTV Video Music Awards (2010).
She appeared as a guest host on WWE Monday Night Raw in 2011, where she clashed with LayCool. As a result, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi and partners Trish Stratus and John Morrison competed and won a Mixed Tag Team match at WrestleMania 27. In 2013, she competed on the 17th season of Dancing With the Stars, partnering with newcomer Sasha Farber. The pair were eliminated in the seventh week.
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has hosted numerous awards ceremonies and television shows, including the CMT Music Awards (2010) and MTV’s Club New Year’s Eve 2013, which she co-hosted with Jwoww (Jenni Farley) and Jeff Dye in 2012. She is one of the highest-paid reality television stars, earning over $150,000 per episode in the fifth season of Jersey Shore, up from $30,000 and $5,000 in the second and first seasons, respectively.
She has been a cast member on various talk shows, including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The View, The Wendy Williams Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Late Show with David Letterman.
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has written several books, including A Shore Thing (2011), Confessions of a Guidette (2011), Gorilla Beach (2012), and Baby Bumps (2013). She has developed her own brand lines, Snooki by Nicole Polizzi, Snooki Couture, and SnookiLove, which include perfumes, purses, sandals, fashion accessories, beauty products, eyewear, skin care, and other items.
Awards & Achievements
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the category ‘Choice TV: Female Entertainment/Reality Star’ in 2010 and 2011.
She received the WWE 2011 A-Lister of the Year Slammy Award in December 2011. Due to her absence, she accepted the award via satellite.
Personal life
When it comes to celebrity relationships, few stars capture the public eye like Nicole Polizzi, or Snooki, as she’s often called. Over the years, the outspoken and vivacious reality TV personality has been linked to a number of famous men, some of whom she dated more seriously than others.
In 2008-2009, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi was romantically involved with Justin O., a celebrity at the time. The relationship seemed quite serious at first but eventually fell apart, and the two went their separate ways.
More recently, in 2010, she began dating Emilio Masella, a fitness trainer and reality TV star. Although the couple initially seemed to be compatible, their relationship was short-lived and they eventually decided to split.
In addition to these two more significant relationships, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has also had a number of other relationships with various men over the years, including Nick Stefano, Jeff Miranda and Dennis Figueroa, who she reportedly spent time with in 2010.
She also had a long-term relationship with Vinny Guadagnino, another Jersey Shore cast member, from 2010 to 2011. And of course, who can forget her infamous breakup with Mike Sorrentino (The Situation), which lasted from 2009 to 2011 and was one of the show’s main storylines for several seasons.
In October 2010, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi began dating Jionni LaValle. In March 2012, the couple announced their engagement. The couple has two unmarried children: Lorenzo Dominic LaValle, born in August 2012, Giovanna Marie LaValle, born in September 2014, and Angelo James LaValle, born in 2019.
On November 29, 2014, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi married her longtime fiancé in a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover, New Jersey. The couple later held a reception at Garfield’s The Venetian.
Net worth
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi earned $2,200 per episode in the first season of Jersey Shore. Her salary increased to $30,000 per episode in the second season. Her salary increased to $150,000 per episode in the final season.
While filming in Seaside Heights, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi was punched in the face by New York City school gym teacher Brad Ferro. The punch went viral on YouTube and was reported by multiple news outlets. His entry fee skyrocketed from $2,000 to $10,000 per event after the punch was made public.
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi is a Chilean-American reality television personality with a net worth of $4 million. Her net worth comes from her appearances on MTV.
Social media
- Instagram: @snooki
- Twitter: @snooki
