Nicole Polizzi, publicly known by her nickname Snooki, 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] Polizzi is of Chilean descent (including Italian Chilean ancestry),[2] and was adopted when she was six months old and was raised by Italian American parents.[3] Polizzi earned her nickname, Snooki, in middle school when her friends named her after "Snooky", a 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 80 lbs. The 4'9" Polizzi attributes maintaining her position as a cheerleader partly led to her disorder.[4]
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?,[5] a show that focused on women dating obnoxious or arrogant men. Polizzi and her beau, Justin, appeared in the Episode 14, "Jerz Pud".[6]
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".[7] 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".[7] 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.[8]
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, a drunk man in a bar punched Polizzi 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.[9]
Polizzi presented an award at 2010 CMT Music Awards[10] On July 27, 2010, the cast of Jersey Shore appeared at the New York Stock Exchange and Polizzi rang the opening bell.[11] Polizzi and the cast of Jersey Shore appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs on September 12, 2010.[12] 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 will be released January 2011 and will describe her search for love on the boardwalk.[13]
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".[14] Her arrest was taped for Season Three of Jersey Shore.
Personal life
Nicole Polizzi lives in Marlboro, New York.[1]
References
^ a b Cathy Horyn (2010-07-23). "Snooki’s Time on ‘Jersey Shore’". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
^ 'The View' Showdown: Joy Behar vs. 'Jersey Shore' Jennifer Graham Kizer ON Feb 23, 2010 at 3:28PM, IVillage
^ ""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.
^ 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.
^ "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.
^ 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". Associated Press. Seattle Times.
Born Nicole Polizzi
Santiago, Chile
Other names Snooki
Occupation Television personality
Years active 2009–present
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