History of Snooki in Timeline
Nicole "Snooki" LaValle is an American reality television personality famous for her role on MTV's Jersey Shore and its spin-offs. She gained widespread recognition after appearing on Jersey Shore in 2009, leading to numerous media appearances, including talk shows and web series. She hosted and participated in various television series, cultivated a significant social media presence, and reportedly earned a substantial income per episode of Jersey Shore. Snooki expanded her reach beyond television, appearing as a guest hostess on WWE Raw and participating in WrestleMania XXVII.
2009: Appearing on Jersey Shore
In 2009, Snooki gained popularity upon appearing on MTV's Jersey Shore, leading to numerous talk show appearances, web and television series participation and hosting, and a large social media following.
July 27, 2010: Jersey Shore Cast Rings Opening Bell at NYSE
On July 27, 2010, Snooki and the cast of Jersey Shore appeared at the New York Stock Exchange, and Snooki rang the opening bell.
July 30, 2010: Arrest in Seaside Heights
On July 30, 2010, Snooki was arrested in Seaside Heights, New Jersey for disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, and criminal annoyance of others.
September 12, 2010: Appearance at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
On September 12, 2010, Snooki and the cast of Jersey Shore appeared at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
November 8, 2010: Appearance on TLC's Cake Boss
On November 8, 2010, Snooki appeared on TLC's Cake Boss episode "Snookie, Super Anthony & a Ship", in which she orders a cake for her mom.
2010: Popular Celebrity Halloween Costume
In 2010, Snooki was one of the most popular celebrity Halloween costumes.
January 2011: Release of "A Shore Thing"
In January 2011, Snooki's book, A Shore Thing, which described her search for love on the boardwalk, was released.
March 14, 2011: Appearance on WWE Monday Night Raw
On March 14, 2011, Snooki appeared on WWE Monday Night Raw, having a segment with John Morrison, Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler and starting a feud with Vickie Guerrero after slapping her.
March 28, 2011: Snooki Introduces Trish Stratus to the Jersey Shore on WWE RAW
On March 28, 2011, Snooki appeared on WWE Monday Night Raw and introduced Trish Stratus to the Jersey Shore, where they started a street fight with LayCool in a bar.
April 2011: Speaking Engagement at Rutgers University
In April 2011, Snooki was paid $32,000 to speak at Rutgers University, where she shared her experiences as a celebrity and offered advice on education.
May 31, 2011: Brief Custody in Florence, Italy
On May 31, 2011, in Florence, Italy, Snooki was briefly taken into custody by local police after the car she was driving collided with a parked traffic police car.
October 25, 2011: Release of Confessions of a Guidette
On October 25, 2011, Snooki's second book, Confessions of a Guidette, was released with Gallery Books, marketed as a part-memoir, part-guide on how to "rock it Jersey-style".
December 12, 2011: Awarded WWE 2011 A-Lister of the Year Slammy Award
On December 12, 2011, Snooki was awarded the WWE 2011 A-Lister of the Year Slammy Award on WWE RAW, which she accepted via satellite.
2011: Signing contract for Snooki & Jwoww spin-off show
In 2011, Snooki and Jennifer Farley signed a contract to star in a spin-off show, Snooki & Jwoww, which premiered on MTV in June 2012.
2011: WWE Guest Host and WrestleMania Competitor
In 2011, Snooki appeared as the guest hostess for WWE Raw and competed at WrestleMania XXVII that same year.
2011: Lawsuit Against SRG Ventures
In late 2011, Snooki sued SRG Ventures, a licensing company, for breach of contract, alleging they failed to adequately seek licensing opportunities for Snooki-branded merchandise.
March 2012: Engagement Announcement
In March 2012, Snooki announced her engagement to Jionni LaValle.
March 2012: Pregnancy Confirmation and its effect on Snooki & Jwoww
In March 2012, the confirmation of Snooki's pregnancy raised speculation as to how the creative direction of her spin-off Snooki & Jwoww would be affected.
May 15, 2012: Release of Gorilla Beach
On May 15, 2012, Snooki's third book, Gorilla Beach, which is a sequel to A Shore Thing, was released.
June 2012: Premiere of Snooki & Jwoww on MTV
In June 2012, Snooki & Jwoww premiered on MTV, following Snooki and Farley moving in together.
August 26, 2012: Birth of First Child, Lorenzo Dominic LaValle
On August 26, 2012, Snooki gave birth to the couple's first child, Lorenzo Dominic LaValle.
December 31, 2012: Hosting MTV's Club New Year's Eve 2013
On December 31, 2012, Snooki, along with Jwoww and Jeff Dye, hosted the MTV New Year's special MTV's Club New Year's Eve 2013, from Times Square, to ring in 2013.
January 8, 2013: Second Season of Snooki & Jwoww Premieres
On January 8, 2013, the second season of Snooki & Jwoww, relocated to the stars' actual permanent residences and began airing with an expanded one-hour episode format.
March 2013: Snooki Claims to Have Lost 42 Pounds Post Pregnancy
In March 2013, Snooki appeared on the front page of Us Weekly, claiming to have lost 42 pounds post pregnancy.
September 4, 2013: Snooki to compete on Dancing with the Stars
On September 4, 2013, it was announced that Snooki would compete on the 17th season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Sasha Farber.
October 28, 2013: Elimination from Dancing with the Stars
On October 28, 2013, Snooki and her partner Sasha Farber were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars, coming in 8th place.
2013: Hosting MTV New Year's Special
In 2013, Snooki hosted the MTV New Year's special MTV's Club New Year's Eve 2013, with Jwoww and Jeff Dye, on December 31, 2012, from Times Square, to ring in 2013.
September 26, 2014: Birth of Second Child, Giovanna Marie LaValle
On September 26, 2014, Snooki's second child, Giovanna Marie LaValle, was born.
November 29, 2014: Snooki Married Jionni LaValle
On November 29, 2014, Snooki married Jionni LaValle.
2014: First DNA Test
In 2014, Snooki's first DNA test stated that she had European, Asian and Jewish ancestry.
February 2015: Snooki & Jwoww concluded after four seasons
In February 2015, Snooki & Jwoww concluded after four seasons.
November 2015: Starring in web series Snooki & Jwoww: Moms With Attitude
Since November 2015, Snooki has starred with Jennifer Farley on the web series Snooki & Jwoww: Moms With Attitude produced by AwesomenessTV.
January 28, 2016: Contestant on The New Celebrity Apprentice
On January 28, 2016, it was announced that Snooki would be a contestant on The New Celebrity Apprentice.
October 2016: Breast Augmentation
In October 2016, Snooki announced she had had a breast augmentation to obtain a C cup.
2017: Snooki & Jwoww: Moms With Attitude Wrapped Its Second Season
In late 2017, the web series Snooki & Jwoww: Moms With Attitude wrapped its second season.
January 2019: Second DNA Test
In January 2019, Snooki took another DNA test which stated that she is of Native Chilean and European descent.
May 30, 2019: Birth of Third Child, Angelo James LaValle
On May 30, 2019, Snooki gave birth to her third child, Angelo James LaValle.
January 2026: Diagnosis of Possible Cervical Cancer
In January 2026, Snooki revealed that doctors found cancerous cells on top of her cervix and she had been dealing with abnormal pap smears results for four years.
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