Although most Jersey Shore cast members joined the show in their 20s, they have all matured over the years, as shown through Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. A revival of the iconic show, Jersey Shore, JS: FV has enjoyed a successful ride on TV since it premiered in 2018. Although the show was originally not scheduled to be a long-term series, the cast members’ popularity grew its viewership, making it one of MTV’s longest-running shows. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation has delivered a lot of fan-favorite moments, including the return of some famous cast members.
Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart” Giancola and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro both returned to the cast in season 7. Originally, Sammi wanted out of the spotlight after her and Ronnie’s tumultuous relationship, whereas Ronnie quit Jersey Shore: Family Vacation in 2021 due to legal issues. This year, the infamous couple reunited after nearly a decade without contact. Despite the awkward tension during the pair’s reunion, the two were able to fall back into place with their fellow cast members. That said, a recap of the 19 historical cast members’ ages and Jersey Shore cast zodiac signs helps give context and background for the series.
Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio
43 years old – Cancer
Pauly D has been one of the most present figures on MTV’s Jersey Shore since it premiered in 2009. The Rhode Island native joined the series as a 29-year-old aspiring DJ. However, he has grown into a talented and well-known DJ with a residency in Las Vegas.
Pauly D also welcomed his first child, Amabella Sophia Markert, in June 2013. He met his girlfriend, Nikki Hall, in 2019 on season 1 of MTV’s Double Shot at Love. Pauly D’s age is 43, as he was born on July 5, 1980. His zodiac sign is Cancer. When looking at the age of the Jersey Shore cast, Pauly D is the most senior original member.
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino
41 years old – Cancer
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is one of Jersey Shore‘s most contentious stars. Introducing himself as “The Situation,” Mike lived up to the nickname by getting into different feuds with the cast. He also spent a brief period in rehab and then jail for tax evasion. However, Mike has grown and left his troubled life behind.
He is now father to three kids, which he welcomed with his wife, Lauren. The couple’s first child, Romeo, was born in 2021, and their daughter, Mia, was born two years later, in 2023. They had their third child, Luna, in March 2024. Mike was born on July 4, 1982, making him 41. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Jenni “JWoww” Farley
38 years old – Pisces
Jenni joined the Jersey Shore cast as a beautiful 23-year-old graphic design business owner. Although she explained her nickname originated from guys commenting “wow” whenever she walked by, Jenni quickly became a fan favorite due to her lovely personality. After meeting Roger Mathews in season 3, the pair welcomed daughter Meilani in 2014, married in 2015, and welcomed son Greyson in 2016.
In 2018, Jenni revealed her son Greyson was diagnosed with autism. After filing for divorce from Roger in 2019, Jenni got engaged to professional wrestler Zack Clayton. Born on February 27, 1986, JWoww is 38. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Angelina Pivarnick
37 years old – Cancer
Angelina had a rough start to her stint on Jersey Shore. It took a while for her to connect with most of her cast mates, which made her regularly clash with them. After leaving the show multiple times, Angelina returned when Jersey Shore: Family Vacation premiered. She also married Chris Larangeira in 2019 before their divorce in 2022.
Following her divorce, Angelina got engaged to her new boyfriend, 35-year-old Vinny Tortorella. In 2024, Angelina began hosting a Jersey Shore-related podcast titled, Um, Hello. Angelina was born on June 26, 1986, and is 37 years old. Angelina’s zodiac sign is Cancer.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
38 years old – Sagittarius
Ronnie is non-arguably the most controversial Jersey Shore cast member. After joining the show, his early highlights mainly featured arugments with Mike and Samantha. His relationship with Jen Harley kickstarted a tumultuous period in his life. After welcoming their daughter, Ariana, the two accused each other of physical abuse before Ronnie spent a month in a treatment facility for alcohol and depression. He has since moved on from that relationship and was dating Saffire Matos until 2022. Ronnie, born on December 4, 1985, is 38 years old and a Sagittarius.
Deena Nicole Cortese
37 years old – Capricorn
Unlike most of the Jersey Shore original cast members, Deena didn’t make the initial cut after auditioning. However, she finally debuted during season 3, announcing herself as a “blast in a glass.” Deena and Snooki became fast friends and were affectionately referred to as “the meatballs” by fellow castmates due to their short stature. In 2017, Deena married Chris Buckner, whom she met at a local bar in 2012. The two have since welcomed two kids, Christopher and Cameron. Deena, born on January 12, 1987, is 36 years old. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart” Giancola
37 years old – Pisces
Sammi joined Jersey Shore, announcing herself as the “sweetest b***h you’ll ever meet.” She quickly started frolicking with Mike before opting for a relationship with Ronnie. The couple had a rocky relationship throughout the series, and they moved in together when Jersey Shore ended in 2012. However, they separated shortly after, and Sammi started dating Christian Biscardi.
Christian proposed in 2019, but the couple postponed their 2020 wedding due to coronavirus. Sadly, they broke up a year later. Sammi, who is currently dating Justin May, is 37 years old. She was born on March 14, 1987, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Vinny Guadagnino
36 years old – Scorpio
Vinny also joined Jersey Shore during its premiere season. He quickly became friends with Pauly D, and the two maintained their friendship. They also started hosting a show, Double Shot at Love, in 2019. Vinny has a residency as a guest at Chippendales in Las Vegas and co-hosts a comedy podcast called Something Went Wrong W/ Vinny Guadagnino. Though he has been linked to several different women over the years, Vinny remains single. Vinny, born on November 11, 1987 is 36 years old. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
36 years old – Sagittarius
Nicole joined Jersey Shore as a party girl, ready to light up the season. She and Jenni instantly became friends and, in season 3, met Jionni LaValle at a club. Nicole and Jionni began dating shortly after, and they got engaged in 2012.
They welcomed their son Lorenzo that same year. Nicole and Jionni tied the knot in 2014 and had a daughter, Giovanna, in 2014 and a son, Angelo, in May 2019. Although she skipped season 4 of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Nicole returned for season 5. She was born on November 23, 1987 and is 36 years old. Snooki’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Lauren Sorrentino
39 years old – Capricorn
Lauren and Mike met as students at Brookdale Community College in 2005. However, the couple decided to break up after Mike joined the cast of Jersey Shore in 2009 and remained separated throughout the entire run of the show. The pair reconnected in 2013 and rekindled their romance off-screen. Mike and Lauren have stayed together through hard times, including Mike’s 8-month prison sentence for tax evasion which he began in 2019. They have since welcomed three kids and Lauren now owns a women’s clothing boutique. Lauren was born on January 10, 1985 and is 39. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Jenn Harley
36 years old – Scorpio
Jenn made her Jersey Shore debut when she started dating Ronnie in 2017. After the two welcomed their daughter, Ariana, in 2018, their relationship deteriorated. Jenn and Ronnie’s relationship ended when the pair had an altercation at an Airbnb.
Ronnie was charged with seven misdemeanors, including child endangerment, false imprisonment, resisting arrest, and domestic violence. Jenn welcomed a baby boy, Jayden, in 2023. However, on Mother’s Day 2024, Jenn wrote on Instagram that she is a single mother to all of her children. Jenn Harley was born on October 28, 1987 and is 36 years old. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Christopher Buckner
35 years old – Pisces
Christopher Buckner made his Jersey Shore debut during season 6 as Deena’s boyfriend. The pair met in Italy after Jersey Shore season 4 finished filming. Five years after Jersey Shore ended, in 2017, Chris and Deena married. The two have since welcomed two sons, CJ and Cameron. Chris has been heavily featured on all seasons of Jersey Shore: Family Reunion and also works in construction. Christopher was born on March 15, 1989 and is 35 years old. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Christopher Larangeira
46 years old – Cancer
Jersey Shore fans met Christopher Larangeira in Jersey Shore: Family Vacation season 2 as Angelina Pivarnick’s boyfriend. The pair dated for three years before tying the knot in November 2019, which was featured in the season 3 finale of JS: FV. In season 5, the pair admitted to having marital issues which they regularly discussed on the show. Finally, Angelina filed for divorce from Larangeira in January 2021. Chris now works as an internet personality and sanitation worker. Christopher Larangeira was born on July 6, 1977 and is 46 years old. His star sign is Cancer.
Zack Clayton Carpinello
29 years old – Sagittarius
Zack Clayton Carpinello is a professional wrestler and Jenni’s fiancé. Zack has been featured on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation since season 3, when he and Jenni started dating. The couple briefly split after Angelina kissed Zack during a cast trip to Las Vegas. The incident caused a huge fight between Jenni and Angelina, but Jenni ultimately believed Zack did nothing wrong and Angelina came on to him. The couple reconnected and got engaged in 2021. Zack is also active in the lives of Jenni’s children. Zack was born on December 20, 1994 and is 29. His star sign is Sagittarius.
Nino Giaimo
Mid-60s – Zodiac Sign Unknown
Jersey Shore fans met Vinny Guadagnino’s uncle Nino when he joined the cast while they were in San Diego. He quickly became a fan favorite due to his witty comments and fun personality. Nino has been featured on several seasons of Jersey Shore: Family Reunion, often giving advice to his nephew and the other cast members. According to some reports, Uncle Nino is in his mid-sixties, but his exact date of birth and sign are unknown.
Paola Giaimo
Age Unknown – Zodiac Sign Unknown
Paola Giamo is Vinny Guadagnino’s mother. Paola has been featured on both Jersey Shore and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Following the end of Jersey Shore’s initial run, she was a main cast member on MTV’s The Show With Vinny, which ran for 1 season in 2013. Paola is a beloved mother to her son, Vinny, as well as a mother figure to the other cast members. Like Uncle Nino, her date of birth and sign are also not public knowledge.
Nikki Hall
32 years old – Aries
Jersey Shore fans met Nikki Hall when she started a relationship with Pauly D. Pauly and Nikki met when she was a contestant on MTV’s Double Shot at Love, in which women competed against one another to secure a relationship with either Vinny or Pauly. Though Nikki recently stepped back from having an active role on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Nikki and Pauly are still together and have been since 2020. Nikki is also the CEO of the swimwear company, Bair Bikini. Nikki Hall’s age is 32, as she was born on April 14, 1992. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
Pauly and Nikki have a huge age gap of almost 12 years, but that hasn’t affected their relationship.
Saffire Matos
33 years old – Virgo
After starting a relationship with Ronnie, Saffire Matos made her Jersey Shore: Family Vacation debut in 2021. Ronnie and Saffire grew close during the COVID-19 pandemic and Ronnie was making plans to propose to Saffire. However, these plans fell apart once Ronnie was arrested in April 2021 for domestic violence. Ronnie was then sentenced to treatment and the pair has been broken up ever since. Saffire was born on August 28, 1990 and is 33 years old. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Vinny Tortorella
35 years old – Scorpio
Jersey Shore fans met Vinny Tortorella when he started a relationship with Angelina Pivarnick after her divorce from her ex-husband, Chris Larangeira. Tortorella has been featured on seasons 6 and 7 of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Vinny shocked everyone when he proposed to Angelina one day after celebrating the end of her marriage to Chris. Vinny was born on November 4, 1988 and is currently 35 years old. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. All the cast members have contributed to making the Jersey Shore franchise as successful as it is, and they will be looking to continue that trajectory.
Source: Jenn Harley/Instagram, Vinny Tortorella/Instagram
