laura perlongo

Laura Perlongo was born on September 6, 1985, in Massachusetts, United States, and was raised in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. She pursued higher education at Boston University, graduating in 2007 with a degree in Commercial and Advertising Art and Social Psychology. Early in her career, Perlongo established herself as a freelance creative, offering her expertise as a copywriter for a diverse range of brands, including Calvin Klein, Derek Lam, Hyatt, Target, Vespa, Stella Artois, and NBC. Her professional background also extends to writing for luxury lifestyle magazines such as Haute Living Magazine.

Perlongo gained significant public recognition through her relationship with Nev Schulman, host of MTV’s “Catfish: The TV Show.” The couple met via Instagram in 2015 and married on July 22, 2017. Their family expanded with the birth of their daughter, Cleo James Schulman, on October 21, 2016, followed by their son, Beau Bobby Bruce Schulman, on January 9, 2019, and another son, Cy Monroe Schulman, on September 25, 2021. Beyond her family life, Perlongo leverages her strong social media presence, particularly on Instagram where she has over 262,000 followers, to discuss topics such as motherhood and family life, and to engage in brand ambassador roles. Her television appearances include several episodes of “Catfish: The TV Show” and co-hosting roles on “We Need to Talk” (2017–2018).

Her career progression reflects a strategic blend of traditional and digital media. In 2016, she was involved in public service announcements, including “All New Parents Deserve More Nursing Support After Having a Baby: Nev Schulman” and “Nev Schulman and Laura Perlongo Make the Argument for Paid Parental Leave.” She continued her television presence with appearances as herself on “Celebrity Family Feud” (2021) and a guest on “Catfish: The Podcast” (2022). Perlongo has also been a presenter at events like the 10th Annual Shorty Awards (2018), further solidifying her status as a versatile media personality.