Caroline D'Amore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caroline D'Amore
D'Amore in 2009
Born	(1984-06-09) June 9, 1984 (age 41) Los Angeles, California
Education	Malibu High School
Occupation	Businesswoman DJ actress model television personality fashion designer
Years active	2002–present
Known for	Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars The Hills: New Beginnings
Spouse(s)	Bobby Alt (m. 2012, div. ?) Omer Levy (m. 2024)
Children	1

Caroline D'Amore (born June 9, 1984) is an American businesswoman, DJ, actress, and fashion model. She is the founder and CEO of Pizza Girl, Inc., a company that makes organic pasta sauces. Her family also owns D'Amores Pizza, a restaurant started by her father. In 2023, Caroline was a runner-up on the TV show Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars.

She started her career as a fashion model, working for famous designers. Later, she took on small roles in movies and TV shows. Caroline also became a DJ, performing at big events and releasing her own music. She was featured on the reality TV series The Hills: New Beginnings in 2021.

Early life and inspiration

Caroline D'Amore was born on June 9, 1984, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents, Joe D'Amore and Bonnie Major, founded D'Amore's Pizza Connection. Caroline has three sisters.

She learned about the food business from a young age. Caroline shared that she often went with her dad to cater events and help with the family business. This early experience helped her develop her skills in the food industry.

Caroline's mother passed away when Caroline was five years old. This sad event shaped Caroline's life and inspired her to support important causes. Every year, Caroline and her sister, Christie, participate in the AIDS Walk to honor their mother.

Caroline studied ballet and jazz dance. She performed in local musicals like Annie and A Chorus Line. She attended Malibu High School for her freshman year. However, she decided to leave high school to pursue her career.

Career highlights

Modeling and fashion

At 17, Caroline moved to New York City to work as a fashion model. She appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue magazine. She also walked the runway for designers like Diane von Fürstenberg.

In 2003, she launched her own clothing line called H. Starlet. Caroline modeled for many magazines, including Forbes, Santa Barbara Magazine, Seventeen, and Nylon.

She also created a swimwear collection called D'Amore by Marceau. It was shown at Los Angeles Fashion Week in 2008. Famous sisters Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian attended her show and praised her designs. In 2019, Caroline modeled for a new clothing brand at New York Fashion Week. This event was shown on the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Music and DJing

Caroline D'Amore began her music career as a DJ in West Hollywood. She hosted an EDM radio show called Heartbeatz. She became a resident DJ at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. She also DJed at parties for Paris Hilton around the world.

In 2008, she worked as a DJ at the 2008 Summer Olympics parties in Beijing. She even opened for will.i.am at the 2009 MTV Music Awards in Japan. In 2013, Caroline hosted a web series for Billboard called DJ Diaries With Caroline D'Amore. In this show, she explored the lives of famous DJs like Steve Aoki.

Caroline has released several songs, including "Music Man" and "Global Warming." "Music Man" reached number one on the Beatport Charts. In 2015, she released a cover of "Gypsy Woman" with singer Natalie La Rose. She also performed as an opening act for Diplo at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018.

Films and television

Caroline D'Amore has appeared in various films and TV shows. She was on the second season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She also appeared in its spin-off series Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami.

She played Brooke in the HBO series Entourage. Caroline also had roles in films like Daydreamer (2007) and the horror film Sorority Row (2009). She was in the music video for "Get U Home" by Shwayze.

In 2014, she appeared as the DJ in the music video for "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. Caroline joined the second season of The Hills: New Beginnings in 2021. She also had a role in the drama film Habit (2021).

In 2023, Caroline competed on Fox's new series, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars. She was one of 15 contestants hoping to win an investment from Gordon Ramsay. Caroline made it to the finale of the show.

Restaurants and food business

Caroline D'Amore has a strong background in the food industry. She and her former husband opened a D'Amore's Pizza location in Los Angeles. She also launched D'Amore's food truck and a catering company. Her catering company has worked at many big events.

In 2018, Caroline and her father appeared on the Hallmark Channel show Home & Family. They cooked their famous pizza recipe on the show.

Caroline is the founder of her own brand of organic, all-natural pasta sauces called Pizza Girl. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Pizza Girl sauces were sold in over 100 supermarkets. The brand was re-launched, and Pizza Girl sauces are now available online and in grocery stores across California.

Activism and personal life

In November 2023, Caroline D'Amore visited Kfar Aza in Israel. She has shared messages on social media to support the Jewish community. She believes in promoting understanding and peace.

Caroline married Bobby Alt, the singer of the band Street Drum Corps, in Malibu on August 5, 2012. They later divorced. They have a daughter named Isabella Viking Alt, born in 2015. Caroline married Omer Levy on August 24, 2024.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Discography

Awards and nominations

See also

In Spanish: Caroline D'Amore para niños