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United States Jacqueline Laurita is a television personality and autism advocate, recognized for her role on 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and her dedicated efforts to raise autism awareness.
Her husband, Chris Laurita, launched The Little Kernel, a popcorn company. A portion of the proceeds from this business supports a foundation dedicated to aiding families with children on the autism spectrum, an initiative directly inspired by their son Nicholas's autism diagnosis.
Her husband, Chris Laurita, is the founder and CEO of Velocity Global Brands, an apparel company based in Irvine, CA. Their relocation to Orange County, California, was directly tied to the expansion of this business.
Jacqueline Laurita, born Jacqueline Elizabeth Grippe on April 26, 1970, in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, is an American television personality and advocate for autism issues. She gained public recognition in 2009 as an original cast member of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey,’ a reality television series that chronicled her life, family dynamics, and personal challenges. During her tenure on the show, which continued with her as a main cast member until 2014 and then again in 2016, she also made occasional appearances. Laurita’s presence on the show provided a platform for her to share aspects of her personal life, including her family’s journey.
A significant turning point in Laurita’s life and public career came in 2012 when her youngest son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with autism. Following this diagnosis, she chose to utilize her public platform to raise awareness and educate others about autism. This commitment led her to become a spokeswoman on autism issues, actively engaging with the autism community and advocating for resources and understanding. She co-hosted a podcast called ‘The LookOver Ladies’ and, in 2016, co-authored ‘Get It!: The Busy Girl’s Guide to Getting Your “It” Together: A Beauty, Style, and Wellness Book’ with Jenè Luciani. Her acting credits include a role in the 2012 film ‘Bad Parents’ and an appearance in a 2009 episode of the TV series ‘Mercy.’
Laurita’s career progression also includes participation in other television productions, such as ‘Manzo’d with Children.’ In her personal life, she has been married to Chris Laurita since 2001, and they have two sons, Christopher “C.J.” and Nicholas. She also has a daughter, Ashlee, from a previous marriage to Matt Holmes (1989-1992). Her husband, Chris Laurita, is involved in business ventures like The Little Kernel, a popcorn company that dedicates a portion of its profits to a foundation supporting families with children on the autism spectrum, and Velocity Global Brands, an apparel company. After residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, for some time, Jacqueline and Chris Laurita eventually relocated to Orange County, California, to support Chris’s expanding business interests.
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