What happened to the Jersey Shore cast? Where Snooki, Pauly D, and the others are now

The eight cast members who crammed into a Seaside Heights shore house in 2009 are all still very much active — married, raising kids, launching businesses, and still filming together. The cast of Jersey Shore has graced television screens on and off for nearly 17 years, and most recently wrapped up their spinoff series Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, whose final season aired beginning May 7, 2026. Below is a full update on every cast member — where they live, who they love, and what they're doing now.

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Key takeaways

• Snooki (Nicole Polizzi) remains the most recognisable face — she runs retail stores, hosts a podcast, and is raising three kids with husband Jionni LaValle.
• Pauly D is the wealthiest cast member, with an estimated net worth of $20 million from DJ residencies and reality TV.
• JWoww (Jenni Farley) made headlines in June 2026 when she secretly married professional wrestler Zack Carpinello.
• Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola officially married Justin May in December 2025 — nearly every castmate attended except her ex, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro.
• Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has fully reinvented himself as a sobriety advocate and father of three after serving an 8-month prison sentence for tax evasion.

About the cast

The series quickly made household names out of stars Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Vinny Guadagnino, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Angelina Pivarnick, Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Samantha "Sammi Sweetheart" Giancola, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino. In 2012, after six seasons, the cast left Seaside Heights, New Jersey, to focus on different projects — before reuniting for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation in 2018. More than a decade later, the cast has grown up: many are now married, several have children, and most have built successful careers outside the Shore house while continuing to reunite on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

Cast member	Real name	Status (2026)	Known for now
Snooki	Nicole Elizabeth LaValle (née Polizzi)	Married, 3 kids	Retail stores, podcast
Pauly D	Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr.	Dating Nikki Hall, 1 daughter	DJ career, touring
JWoww	Jenni Lynn Farley	Married Zack Carpinello (June 2026)	Podcasting, film writing/directing
The Situation	Michael Paul Sorrentino	Married Lauren Pesce, 3 kids	Sobriety advocacy, podcast
Sammi Sweetheart	Samantha Rae Giancola	Married Justin May (December 2025)	Fashion boutiques
Ronnie	Ronald J. Ortiz-Magro Jr.	Single	Occasional TV appearances
Vinny	Vinny Guadagnino	Single	Stand-up comedy
Deena	Deena Nicole Cortese	Married Chris Buckner, 2 kids	Reality TV, podcasting
Angelina	Angelina Pivarnick	Single, expecting first child (2026)	Reality TV

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

• Full name: Nicole Elizabeth LaValle (née Polizzi)
• Date of birth: November 23, 1987
• Age: 38 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality, entrepreneur, author
• Spouse: Jionni LaValle (m. November 2014)
• Children: Lorenzo (b. 2012), Giovanna (b. 2014), Angelo (b. 2019)
• Instagram: @snooki

Nicole Elizabeth LaValle is an American reality television personality and entrepreneur, widely recognised for her outspoken and vibrant persona. Best known by her nickname Snooki, she is best known for being a cast member of the MTV reality show Jersey Shore and starring in Snooki & Jwoww and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

In a September 2025 interview with Bustle, the 37-year-old explained that she has "gone back to weight training at the gym because I have the time now with all three kids in school." Snooki shares her three children, Lorenzo, Angelo, and Giovanna, with her husband Jionni LaValle. She also runs The Snooki Shop, with retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Nashville.

Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio

• Full name: Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr.
• Date of birth: July 5, 1980
• Age: 46 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: DJ, television personality
• Partner: Nikki Hall (since 2020)
• Children: Amabella Sophia (b. 2013)
• Net worth: ~$20 million
• Instagram: @djpaulyd

Paul Michael DelVecchio Jr., known professionally as DJ Pauly D, is an American DJ, television personality, and producer. DelVecchio began DJing at 16 and became a professional by 18, developing a style that blends hip-hop, house, and EDM before gaining national attention through Jersey Shore.

During Jersey Shore's peak, Pauly reportedly earned $150,000 per episode. His DJ career commands $40,000 to $100,000 per gig. Pauly has been named on Forbes Magazine's "World's Highest Paid DJs" list for two consecutive years. As of 2025, Pauly D is not married but is in a committed relationship with Nikki Hall. Their romance began on Double Shot at Love.

Jenni "JWoww" Farley

• Full name: Jennifer Lynn Farley
• Date of birth: February 27, 1986
• Age: 40 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality, filmmaker, entrepreneur
• Spouse: Zack Carpinello (m. June 24, 2026)
• Children: Meilani and Greyson (with ex-husband Roger Mathews)
• Instagram: @jwoww

Jennifer Lynn Farley (born February 27, 1986), also known as JWoww, is an American television personality who first came to prominence as one of the eight main cast members in the MTV reality series Jersey Shore. Outside of the show, JWoww expanded into beauty, fashion, and lifestyle branding. After the birth of her two children and the diagnosis of her son, she became an advocate — specifically for autism, working to raise understanding and awareness.

In June 2026, Jersey Shore star Jenni "JWoww" Farley, 41, surprised friends and family by marrying Zack Carpinello, 31, in a private ceremony on June 24, officiated by local mayor Debbie Walker. Farley and Carpinello surprised loved ones by inviting them to a movie screening on June 24, 2026, only to exchange vows instead in a Beauty and the Beast-themed ceremony. Notably, Angelina Pivarnick and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro were left off the guest list for JWoww's big day.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino

• Full name: Michael Paul Sorrentino
• Date of birth: July 4, 1982
• Age: 44 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality, podcaster, author
• Spouse: Lauren Pesce Sorrentino (m. November 1, 2018)
• Children: Romeo Reign (b. May 2021), Mia Bella (b. January 2023), and a third child
• Net worth: ~$300k

At the peak of Jersey Shore's success, Mike earned $150,000 per episode and had a net worth that topped $10 million. After making several poor investments and failing to pay taxes on $9 million worth of income, Sorrentino's net worth was reduced to less than $300,000 according to a court filing.

In October 2018, Sorrentino pleaded guilty to tax evasion and served a jail term of 8 months at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey. After overcoming addiction and legal challenges, Mike has become an inspirational figure, continues starring on Family Vacation, hosts podcasts, and shares motivational content. He is married to Lauren Sorrentino since 2018 and they have children together. He also serves as director of outreach at a New Jersey rehab facility and speaks regularly about his sobriety.

Samantha "Sammi Sweetheart" Giancola

• Full name: Samantha Rae Giancola
• Date of birth: March 14, 1987
• Age: 39 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality, fashion entrepreneur
• Spouse: Justin May (m. December 4, 2025)
• Children: 1 son (b. August 2025)
• Instagram: @sammisweetheart

Jersey Shore star Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola married her longtime partner Justin May on December 4, 2025, in a romantic ceremony at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The entire Jersey Shore cast attended, including Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Jenni "JWoww" Farley, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Pauly DelVecchio, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Cortese, and Angelina Pivarnick — however, one cast member missing was Sammi's ex-boyfriend Ronnie Ortiz-Magro.

During a 2024 episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Sammi revealed that she and May experienced pregnancy loss before their engagement. The couple welcomed their first child in August 2025. In April 2025, Giancola announced she would open a second boutique location at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey; it opened in July 2025.

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro

• Full name: Ronald J. Ortiz-Magro Jr.
• Date of birth: December 4, 1985
• Age: 40 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality
• Children: 1 daughter (Ariana)

Ronald J. Ortiz-Magro Jr. (born December 4, 1985) is an American television personality, best known as one of the nine main cast members of the MTV reality television series Jersey Shore and its spin-off Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. On May 13, 2021, Ortiz-Magro announced that he was stepping back from the show to focus on his mental health.

In 2023, Ortiz-Magro made a guest appearance during the sixth season of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, making amends with former castmates following a two-year hiatus. As recently as April 2026, there have still been reports of substance abuse and domestic violence. Ronnie has kept his current dating life largely private and is not publicly in a confirmed long-term relationship.

Vinny Guadagnino

• Full name: Vinny Guadagnino
• Date of birth: November 11, 1987
• Age: 38 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality, stand-up comedian
• Relationship status: Single
• Instagram: @vinnyguadagnino

Vinny Guadagnino is the only remaining cast member to still be single, and one of only two without kids. He appeared on all seasons of the original show and returned for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. In 2025, Guadagnino started pursuing a stand-up comedy career.

The guys headed to Connecticut for Vinny's first out-of-state comedy show during Season 8 of Family Vacation, which aired in summer 2025. Vinny Guadagnino is currently single; although he's appeared on multiple dating shows over the years, including Double Shot at Love, he has not publicly confirmed a serious relationship.

Deena Nicole Cortese

• Full name: Deena Nicole Cortese (married name Buckner)
• Date of birth: January 12, 1987
• Age: 39 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality, podcaster
• Spouse: Chris Buckner (m. 2017)
• Children: Christopher John "CJ" Buckner, Cameron Theo Buckner
• Instagram: @deenanicole

Cortese was a longtime friend of Polizzi and originally auditioned for Jersey Shore but didn't make the cut. Deena Nicole Cortese joined the cast during Season 3.

These days, Deena is married to Chris Buckner, with whom she shares sons Christopher John "CJ" Buckner and Cameron Theo Buckner. She remains active in reality TV appearances, podcasting, and brand projects, and is a regular guest on reunion and retrospective podcasts.

Angelina Pivarnick

• Full name: Angelina Pivarnick
• Date of birth: September 26, 1986
• Age: 40 (as of October 2026)
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Television personality
• Relationship status: Single (expecting first child, 2026)
• Instagram: @angelinapivarnick

Angelina Pivarnick famously left the shore house three episodes into Season 1, and made another early departure in Season 2, though she did return for guest appearances in later seasons and eventually joined the main cast of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

In May 2026, Angelina Pivarnick announced she was pregnant — the exciting news was discovered during a Jersey Shore: Family Vacation episode, with castmate Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola by her side after she took a pregnancy test. Angelina shared during the January 2025 Jersey Shore reunion that she and former fiancé Vinny Tortorella had broken up.

FAQs

Who is still married on Jersey Shore?

Many cast members are now married and several have children. As of 2026, the married cast members are: Snooki (to Jionni LaValle since 2014), Mike "The Situation" (to Lauren Pesce since 2018), Sammi "Sweetheart" (to Justin May since December 2025), JWoww (to Zack Carpinello since June 2026), and Deena (to Chris Buckner since 2017). Pauly D and Vinny remain unmarried.

Did Ronnie Ortiz-Magro return to Jersey Shore: Family Vacation?

In 2023, Ortiz-Magro made a guest appearance during the sixth season of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, making amends with former castmates following a two-year hiatus. However, as recently as April 2026, there have still been reports of substance abuse and domestic violence, and he was not present at Sammi's wedding in December 2025.

Are Sammi and Ronnie still together?

No — from 2009 to 2014, Giancola was in an on-and-off relationship with Jersey Shore castmate Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, before ultimately breaking up in 2014. Sammi married Justin May on December 4, 2025. The final season of Family Vacation showed Ronnie struggling with his ex's upcoming nuptials, admitting "It's kinda f--ked up" and "I don't wanna get out of bed."

Is Jersey Shore: Family Vacation officially over?

The cast members are parting ways with broadcasting their lives, as their spinoff series Jersey Shore: Family Vacation aired its final season beginning on May 7, 2026. The final season documented Sammi's wedding and several other major life milestones for the group.

What is Pauly D doing now?

Pauly D's net worth has skyrocketed to $20 million by 2025, with wealth stemming from multiple streams: reality TV, DJ gigs, and business ventures. In terms of his professional life, Pauly D is currently on tour with several upcoming concerts across different locations. He remains in a long-term relationship with Nikki Hall and is a father to daughter Amabella Sophia.

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