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The Daily Dish Newlyweds: The First Year

Dina Manzo's Daughter Lexi Ioannou Offers an Update on Her "Life Lately"

The 25-year-old has come a long way since we first met her in Season 1 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. 

By Hannah Chambers
Dina Lexi Manzo Life Update

Lexi Ioannou has come a long way since she was a tween hiding candy under her bed in Season 1 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. The daughter of RHONJ alum Dina Manzo has been busy these days, and recently shared a few updates on what her life looks now that she’s all grown up and living in Los Angeles. 

In a March 22 Instagram post, Lexi showcased a few moments she felt best exhibited her “life lately.” In the first photo, she can be seen posing for a mirror photo with a furry little friend, while the following slides included images of the books she’s been reading recently (she has her own book club, called Boho Book Club), a delicious-looking picnic she had, a few of her best outfits, and even a behind-the-scenes peek at what kinds of pieces she’s been creating for her own jewelry company, Nou Jewels

Lexi and her mom have both celebrated birthdays recently. On January 25, Lexi had her “golden birthday,” sharing an adorable baby photo of herself with the caption, “25 on the 25th. Thank you everyone for making me feel so loved today.” 

Lexi shared a sweet birthday message for Dina on March 7, posting a fabulous photo of the mother-daughter duo and writing, “Happy birthday Mama, love you.” Dina previously mentioned that she spent her 49th celebrating over a lavish dinner with RHONJ bestie Teresa Giudice, and her new boyfriend, Luis “Louie” Ruelas

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