Jacqueline Laurita is a former cosmetologist from Las Vegas and now a full-time New Jersey housewife. She has been married for more than ten years to her husband Chris, who happens to be the brother of Caroline Manzo. Chris is president and CEO of an apparel company and is venturing into the organic beverage business. The couple has two sons, eight-year-old CJ and two-year-old Nicholas, and Jacqueline has a 20 year-old daughter, Ashley, from a previous marriage. Aside from spending time with her family, Jacqueline enjoys cooking, road trips, working out, going to the spa, and catching up with friends. She always likes to see the good in people, but can hold her own when challenged. Jacqueline does not take anything for granted and believes that true wealth is about love, family, friends, personal growth, and helping others in need.