Jacqueline Laurita



Jacqueline Laurita (nee Grippe) (born April 26, 1970) is an American television personality. She is best known for starring in the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Early Life
Jacqueline was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born to parents Jerome and Bonnie Grippe, Jacqueline has two brothers, Robert and Thomas.

Her father was an Army colonel, and Jacqueline moved with her family to locations such as South Korea, Germany and Virginia; she graduated from Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia in 1988.

Career
Laurita first appeared on the first season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2009. Her sister-in-law's Caroline and Dina, were also cast members when the show first aired. Laurita departed The Real Housewives after its fifth season.

Jacqueline is a stay at home mother. She previously worked for Lancome and as a licensed cosmetologist, convention and product model, on-call cocktail waitress for Samston hotel and casino, and a freelance make-up artist.

Personal Life
Jacqueline was married first to Matt Holmes from 1989-1992, the relationship ended in divorce. The couple had one daughter, Ashley (December 1, 1990). Jacqueline then married Chris Laurita in 2002, a businessman. The couple have two sons, Christopher "CJ" (May 24, 2002) and Nicholas Francis Laurita (June 11, 2009). After several miscarriages and fertility problems, which she discussed on the show, Laurita gave birth to Nicholas shortly after the Season 1 Reunion show. Jacqueline's youngest son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with Autism.

Family

 * Chris Laurita (Husband, 2002-present)
 * Ashlee Holmes (Daughter)
 * CJ Laurita (Son)
 * Nicholas Laurita (Son)

Quotes

 * 1) "Everyone likes to have nice things, but I'm not one to brag about it."
 * 2) "I can hold my own. I am my own person."
 * 3) "I am a Vegas Girl, I WILL call you bluff!"
 * 4) "I've faced my share of challenges, but I'm tougher than I look!"

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