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JWoww in 2010
Born
Jennifer Lynn Farley

(1985-02-27) February 27, 1985 (age 40)
Years active 2009–present
Known for Jersey Shore
Spouse(s)
Roger Mathews
(m. 2015; div. 2019)
Children 2

Jennifer Lynn Farley (born February 27, 1985), also known as JWoww, is an American television personality. She became well-known as one of the main cast members in the MTV reality show Jersey Shore. She also stars in its spin-off shows, Snooki & Jwoww, Snooki & Jwoww: Moms with Attitude, and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

Early Life and Background

Jennifer Farley was born in East Greenbush, New York. She went to Columbia High School there. Later, she studied at the New York Institute of Technology. Before becoming famous, she worked as a nanny.

In 2019, Jennifer learned more about her family history through a DNA test. The test showed she has mostly Northwestern European roots. This includes Irish, French, and German ancestry. It also showed a small amount of Italian and Iberian (Spanish) ancestry.

Exploring Jennifer Farley's Career

Before joining Jersey Shore, Jennifer Farley owned a graphic design business. In December 2009, when she was 23, she started appearing on Jersey Shore. This reality show followed her and seven housemates as they spent summers in different places. They filmed in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and even Florence, Italy.

Launching New Projects

In July 2010, Jennifer launched her own clothing line. In April 2011, MTV announced that Jennifer and her co-star Nicole Polizzi would have their own spin-off show. This show was called Snooki & JWoww. It premiered on MTV on June 21, 2012. The first season showed Nicole and Jennifer living together in Jersey City, New Jersey. The show was popular and continued for several seasons.

In 2010, Jennifer also released a book. In October 2011, she launched her official website.

Achievements and New Roles

In January 2013, Jennifer Farley was recognized in GQ magazine. In 2015, she competed on and won the seventh season of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition. Jennifer also made her first movie appearance in The Mint. In this film, she played a girlfriend and was also an executive producer. Since late 2015, she has starred in Snooki & Jwoww: Moms with Attitude.

In 2018, Jennifer returned to the Jersey Shore series. She starred in Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. In 2024, Jennifer Farley directed her first horror film called Devon. In 2025, it was announced that she would write and direct another film, Nanny Cam. This movie is inspired by her own life experiences.

Jennifer Farley's Family Life

Jennifer Farley 2018
Farley in 2018

Jennifer Farley married Roger Mathews in October 2015. They have two children together. Their daughter, Meilani, was born on July 13, 2014. Their son, Greyson, was born on May 5, 2016. Jennifer and Roger divorced in August 2019.

In February 2021, Jennifer became engaged to professional wrestler Zack Carpinello. They got engaged at the Empire State Building.

Film and Television Appearances

Jennifer Farley has appeared in various films and television shows.

Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2012 The Three Stooges JWoww Cameo role
2015 The Mint Vicky Actress and executive producer
2024 Devon N/A Writer and Director
2025 Nanny Cam Writer and Director

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2009–2012 Jersey Shore Herself Credited as JWoww (71 episodes)
2010 TNA iMPACT! Herself 2 episodes
2011 Silent Library Herself Episode "Jersey Shore"
2012–2015 Snooki & Jwoww Herself Credited as JWoww (48 episodes)
2012 MTV's Club New Year's Eve 2013 Herself Hosted with Snooki and Jeff Dye
2013 One Life to Live Nikki Recurring character
2014 Marriage Boot Camp Herself Main cast (Season 3: Reality Stars, 8 episodes)
2015 Worst Cooks in America Contestant Winner (Season 7: Celebrity Edition 1, 6 episodes)
2015–present Snooki & Jwoww: Moms with Attitude Herself
2016 Burgers, Brew & 'Que Herself
2017 Jenni & Roger: Domesticated Herself
2018–present Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Herself Main cast
2020 Celebrity Family Feud Herself Season 7, Episode 4
2021 Floribama Shore Herself Season 4, Episode 14 & 15, Hosted with Snooki
2022 Buckhead Shore Herself Season 1, Episode 11 & 12, Hosted with The Situation
2024 The Tiny Chef Show Herself Episode: "Ruby Stew"

See also

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