Since 2009, Jersey Shore has become a household name in reality television, which led to an entire nation defining the state of New Jersey based on the original cast's crazy personalities. From the massive fights on set to the iconic seaside beach house, and even a stint in Italy, the Jersey Shore members never had a dull moment together.
After ending in 2012, the gang was able to reunite and start a new spinoff series, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, which has aired on MTV since 2018. Being a staple to television sets and social media accounts for the past decade, it is like the whole country knows them and has grown up with them since their start in Seaside.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino
Named after his 5'11" built body type and killer abs, The Situation is a staple to the Jersey Shore franchise. Being a male Cancer sign, he may have come off tough on the outside at the beginning of the series, but deep down is a very personable, understanding man.
Now 38 years old, The Situation is happily married to his wife Lauren Pesce since 2018, who is his college sweetheart. The Staten Island-born/Manalapan-raised Sorrentino is expecting a baby with Pesce later this year.
Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio Jr.
The Rhode-Island native DJ has always been the life of the party, and he still is at the age of 40. The 5'10" heartthrob was known for being the single one of the cast but has finally settled down with Nikki Hall, whom he met on his reality show, Double Shot at Love. He also has an 8-year-old daughter, Amabella Sophia, with Amanda Markert. Like The Situation, Pauly D is a Cancer sign who cares deeply for the people he loves the most.
Vinny Guadagnino
The 33-year-old Staten Island native is known for being Pauly D's true love on the Jersey Shore, as they are inseparable to the point of being on Double Shot at Love together. He has been linked to many women over the years, such as Melanie Iglesias, Double Shot at Love's Maria Elizondo, and Too Hot to Handle's Francesca Farago, but he is single at the moment. The 5'7" Scorpio is always looking for opportunities in many aspects of his life, such as where the gang should go out or his next business venture.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
More known for his rocky 5-year on-and-off relationship with housemate Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola, Ronnie is a constant source of drama in the Jersey Shore franchise. Being the natural Saggitarius he is, his honesty can be brutal and get him in trouble, although he can still easily impress others with his personality.
The 35-year-old Bronx native is a father to 3-year-old daughter Ariana Sky Magro, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Jenn Harley. After another extremely tumultuous relationship with Harley for 2 years, he is currently dating Saffire Matos. He may stand at 5'6", but his muscular build makes up for his height compared to his male housemates.
Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola
Sammi may be sweet, but her Pisces personality, known to absorb her surroundings and have a short fuse at times, clashed with many of her housemates, especially her ex-lover Ronnie. The 33-year-old was the only member to not return to the reboot, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, for personal reasons. Sammi is engaged to Christian Biscardi, who she has been with since 2017 and is planning to marry later this year. She is the second tallest of the girls of the house, measuring in at 5'5".
Jenni "JWoww" Farley
Born and raised in East Greenbush, NY, JWoww has been known as the fiery personality since episode 1. In more recent years, she has been known for her former marriage with Roger Mathews, with whom she shares 2 children. After the 2015-2019 marriage ended, JWoww has been linked to professional wrestler Zack Carpinello as of November 2020.
The 35-year-old is known for her very close relationship with Jersey Shore housemate Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, with the duo having many spin-off shows centered around their friendship. As a 5'7" Pisces, JWoww is highly compassionate for her loved ones but is not afraid to show her temper or sarcasm when necessary.
Nicole "Snooki' Polizzi
Although she was born in Chile, Snooki is loud and proud about her adopted family's Italian-American heritage. Her 4'8" stature has helped lend her the nickname of being a "meatball" in the house, along with her close friend and housemate Deena Cortese. Snooki is a Saggitarius, who are known to lose their temper but are also the charming type. The 33-year-old has been married to Jionni LaValle since 2014, sharing 3 children together.
Deena Cortese
Joining the OG cast after Angelina Pivarnick's departure on Season 2, the 5'0" Jersey girl immediately fit in as the other meatball with her BFF Snooki. The 34-year-old reigns from New Egypt, NJ from a very Italian-American family. Deena has been married to Christopher Buckner since 2017, with the couple giving birth to son Christopher John "CJ" Buckner in 2019. She and her husband are expecting another baby boy in May 2021. A true Capricorn, Deena is a very family-and goal-oriented woman.
Angelina Pivarnick
Dubbed as a "dirty little hamster," Angelina was the only OG cast member who left the house 2 times on eviction or her own terms. The 34-year-old emergency medical technician has been married to Chris Larangeira since 2019. The Cancer sign has also gotten in her fair share of fights with the cast, which correlates with the zodiac's known traits of mood swings and being a more stubborn persona. Her 5'1" build fits right in with Snooki's height, being on the shorter end of the cast.