Snooki
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi | |
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 Polizzi at a party in Chicago in 2010. | |
| Born | Nicole Catherine Polizzi November 23, 1988 |
| Other names | Snooki |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (born November 23, 1988) is an American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore starting in 2009.
Early life
Nicole Polizzi was born in Santiago, Chile.[1] She was adopted when she was six months old and was raised by Italian American parents.[2] Polizzi earned her nickname, Snooki, in middle school when her friends named her after "Snookie", a (male) character in Save the Last Dance because she was the first of her friends to kiss a boy.
Polizzi grew up and attended school in Marlboro, New York, where she was a cheerleader. During high school, Polizzi suffered from an eating disorder, at one point weighing a mere Template:Lb to kg.[3]
Polizzi attended community college after graduating from Marlboro High School, where she studied to become a veterinarian.
Career
MTV first introduced Polizzi in Is She Really Going Out with Him?,[4] a show that focused on women dating obnoxious or arrogant men. Polizzi and her beau, Justin, appeared in episode 14, "Jerz Pud".[5]
Polizzi became part of the reality TV series Jersey Shore after responding to a Facebook advertisement she saw about auditioning. The New York Times identified her as "the breakout member of the cast".[6] According to the New York Times, her actions on the show have caused her to be the target of public disdain while having a "strange appeal".[6] One measure of her appeal was that it was reported in 2010 that she was one of the most popular Halloween costumes for the year.[7]
Polizzi's popularity on the first season of Jersey Shore, which earned her $5,000 per episode, now earns her $30,000 per episode. While shooting in Seaside Heights, Polizzi started an altercation in a bar and was punched in the face. The hit was deleted from future showings of the episode. Videos of the punch went viral on Youtube and were featured in many news media. After the punch was made public, Polizzi's appearance fees increased from $2,000 per event to $10,000 per event.[8]
Polizzi presented an award at 2010 CMT Music Awards[9] On July 27, 2010, the cast of Jersey Shore appeared at the New York Stock Exchange and Polizzi rang the opening bell.[10] Polizzi and the cast of Jersey Shore appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs on September 12, 2010.[11] Polizzi also appeared on TLC's Cake Boss episode "Snookie, Super Anthony & a Ship" on November 8, 2010, in which she orders a cake for her mom.
She was subsequently parodied in the South Park episode "It's a Jersey Thing", and is frequently caricatured on Saturday Night Live by actor Bobby Moynihan.
On September 30, 2010, it was announced that Polizzi would be writing a book entitled A Shore Thing. It was released in January 2011 and describes her search for love on the boardwalk.[12]
On November 7, 2010, Polizzi appeared at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Madrid, Spain.
Legal proceedings
On July 30, 2010, Polizzi was cited for a charge that is essentially equivalent to disturbing the peace at a Seaside Heights beach. On September 8, she pleaded guilty and a judge sentenced her to a $500 fine and community service. In handing down the sentence, Judge Damian G. Murray made a comment saying that she is "a Lindsay Lohan wannabe".[13] Her arrest was taped for Season Three of Jersey Shore.
Personal life
Nicole Polizzi lives in Marlboro, New York.[1]
Book Project
On September 30, 2010, it was announced that Polizzi would be writing a book entitled A Shore Thing.[14]
References
- ^ a b Cathy Horyn (2010-07-23). "Snooki's Time on 'Jersey Shore'". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ^ ""Jersey Shore" Stars All Full-Fledged Italian? Fuggedaboutit!". NBCNewYork.com.
- ^ "Snooki of 'Jersey Shore' Battled an Eating Disorder". ivillage.com.
- ^ "US magazine". US magazine. 2010-01-11. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- ^ Posted 7/7/09. "MTV's Is She Really Going Out With Him? Ep.14, Jerz Pud". Mtv.com. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Snooki's Time NYT July 23, 2010
- ^ Michelle Ward (2010-10-29). "Halloween Celebrity Costumes Lady Gaga and Snooki". People magazine. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Snooki". PopEater. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- ^ June 9, 2010; Written by Calvin Gilbert (2010-06-09). "News : It's Carrie Underwood's Night at the 2010 CMT Music Awards". CMT. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Lee, Joyce (July 27, 2010). ""Jersey Shore" Cast Rings Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange". CBS News.
- ^ "Nicole Polizzi". TVGuide.com. 2010-09-09.
- ^ Phil Rosenthal (2010-10-03). "Literary world snookered by glitterati authors". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ Parry, Wayne (September 8, 2010). "MTV's `Snooki' fined $500 for bothering beachgoers". Seattle Times. Associated Press.
- ^ Phil Rosenthal (2010-10-03). "Literary world snookered by glitterati authors". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
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