Nicole Polizzi
Nicole Polizzi is a reality television star and actress known for MTV's Jersey Shore and her role as Snooki in The Three Stooges. She later starred in the spin-off series Snooki & JWoww and appeared in films and television shows including Movie 43 and Supernatural.
Personal life
Nicole Polizzi has been married to Jionni LaValle since November 29, 2014. They have three children: Lorenzo LaValle, Giovanna LaValle, and Angelo LaValle.
Polizzi is of Chilean descent. She was adopted and raised by Italian American parents.
Jersey Shore and Snooki & JWoww
Polizzi gained fame through her role on MTV's Jersey Shore. Her public nickname, Snooki, became closely associated with her reality television career.
She later starred in the spin-off series Snooki & JWoww, which also featured JWoww. Polizzi served as a producer and writer on the series, including receiving a concept credit.
Film and television roles
As an actress, Polizzi played Snooki in The Three Stooges and appeared as Snooki in the “Truth or Dare” segment of Movie 43. She also played Nicole, a Crossroads Demon, in an episode of Supernatural.
Her other television credits include WWE Monday Night RAW, Cribmates, Wombmates, Baron and Toluca, and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. She has also worked as an executive producer on Nicole & Jionni's Shore Flip.
The name Snooki
Polizzi's nickname was given to her by friends in middle school. It was based on Snooki the cootchie crook, a character from the 2001 film Save the Last Dance.
Before becoming known in reality television, she was a high school cheerleader and planned to become a veterinary technician.
Quick facts
- Nicole Polizzi gained fame through MTV's Jersey Shore and later starred in Snooki & JWoww.
- She played Snooki in The Three Stooges and in the “Truth or Dare” segment of Movie 43.
- Polizzi appeared as Nicole, a Crossroads Demon, in one episode of Supernatural.
- She served as a producer and writer on Snooki & JWoww.
- Polizzi was adopted and raised by Italian American parents after being born in Chile.
- Her nickname Snooki was inspired by a character from the film Save the Last Dance.
- Polizzi was a high school cheerleader and planned to become a veterinary technician.
- She was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, in July 2010, then issued a summons and released the same day.
FAQs about Nicole Polizzi
What ethnicity is Nicole Polizzi?
Nicole Polizzi is of Chilean descent. She was adopted and raised by Italian American parents.
Does Nicole Polizzi have children?
Yes. Nicole Polizzi and Jionni LaValle have three children: Lorenzo, Giovanna, and Angelo LaValle.
Who is Nicole Snooki married to?
Nicole Polizzi, also known as Snooki, has been married to Jionni LaValle since November 29, 2014.
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