Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Transformation: Then and Now Photos

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Rise to Fame

In a YouTube video released in 2018, Jenni opened up about how she was cast on Jersey Shore. The TV personality revealed she actually had different aspirations before becoming a reality star.

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Big Plans

“Right before I turned 21, I moved to New York City because I had a dream of being an animator for Disney or Pixar or anyone that would take me,” she said. “I went to NYIT for college, but during that time, I was working at multiple places: one of them being a nightclub, Origins.”

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New Opportunities

“We used to have casting calls all the time for TV shows, but one weekend my friend, Joey, visited me,” Jenni added. Interestingly, that happened to be when they were doing tryouts for Paris Hilton’s My New BFF.

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In the Works

Jenni said she wrote all of this “BS” to get the gig and she later got a call back revealing they would love her for the socialite’s show, but they also mentioned there was a new “Guido show” coming to VH1.

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A Journey Begins

The reality star said she had to meet with a lot of people and jump through several hoops. Surprisingly, Jenni said it took two years for the show to get off the ground.

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Process Revealed

“Somewhere in the mix of that, they decided they were going to change Jersey Shore from a voting off show on VH1 to a Real World-style show on MTV,” the brunette beauty spilled.

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Ready for Her Close-Up

When she got the green light from the producer to be on the show, Jenni was thrilled and “screaming” with excitement. The now-mom of two said once she walked into the shore house doors, the rest was history!

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Meet JWoww

Viewers couldn’t resist tuning in weekly to watch the castmates, including Jenni with her captivating personality and wild sense of style. Who doesn’t remember those blonde streaks in her hair?

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Moving On

At the time, she was still in a relationship with her boyfriend, Tom, but they ultimately ended up parting ways. Jenni leaned on her friends for support and she got very close with her housemate Snooki.

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Sparking a Connection

The MTV alum also met her future husband, Roger, during season one, but viewers didn’t get to meet him until season 3. Their romance later blossomed and Jenni tied the knot with him in 2015.

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Road to Motherhood

Jenni and Roger went on to welcome two children together: a daughter named Meilani Alexandra Mathews in July 2014, and a son named Greyson Valor Mathews in May 2016.

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Calling It Quits

Unfortunately, the new parents went through some trials and tribulations. By 2018, Jenni decided to file for divorce from her estranged husband, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason.

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Making Progress

Luckily, it seemed some time apart helped the exes get on better terms. By April 2019, the two were seen out and about with their kids on Easter.

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Pride and Joys

Jenni and Roger have continually proven that Meilani and Greyson are their main priority post-split. JWoww even has her son’s face tattooed on her hand!

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New Flame

That same month, it was revealed that Jenni was dating wrestler Zack Clayton Carpinello amid her divorce from Roger. Sparks were clearly flying as she even introduced him to her Jersey Shore: Family Vacation squad.

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Sharing Updates

However, the athlete got a little flirty with her costar Angelina Pivarnick during one episode of the MTV series and JWoww didn’t take kindly to it.

“Right now, they’re not together, but they’re working on it,” her other costar Deena Cortese told In Touch and other reporters afterward at the 2019 People’s Choice Awards.

Around that time, Zack also posted a message of his own apologizing for his actions. “I made mistakes that I cannot take back, which I take full responsibility for,” he wrote.

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Amicable Exes

Jenni’s ex Roger even spoke out about their relationship and sent them well-wishes. “I want peace with my ex-wife for my kids, and if there is turmoil in her life and in her household, it’s just not a good thing for our children, so I wish nothing but the best for her,” he told Us Weekly in October 2020. “I wish them all well, and I hope Jenni and Zack can work through their issues if they deem it worth saving.”

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Showing Support

Since then, Zack confirmed he is back on with Jenni by sharing a new photo with the star in December 2019 — almost two months after their fallout. “You mean absolutely everything to me,” he wrote.

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Happy Holidays

On the bright side, things keep looking up! Roger and Jenni didn’t spend Christmas 2019 together, but luckily, they were coparenting harmoniously going into the new year.

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Next Chapter

Like the TV personality, Roger moved on romantically after their divorce. The father of two made headlines for his relationship with girlfriend Danielle Miele in January 2020. (In Touch confirmed the former couple split in January 2022).

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JWoww With Zach Clayton Carpinello by the Pool

Loved Up

In February 2020, Jenni’s beau shared a heartfelt message while they celebrated her birthday. “You are amazing in so many ways,” the professional wrestler gushed in his statement about the reality star.

“Because you are a great mother,” he added, praising her admirable qualities as a partner. “Because of your passion for what you believe in. Because we are always honest with each other.”

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JWoww Gushes Over Greyson's First Holiday 2

Heartfelt Remarks

Zack even gushed over her son, Greyson, in another sweet post celebrating his birthday.

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Good Vibes

In May 2020, Jenni took to Instagram to compliment her former costar Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola’s breathtaking bridal photo shoot. She’s still showing love after all these years!

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Next Level Engagement

So, what about Jenni and Zack? The couple announced that they got engaged in March 2021 after he popped the question at the top of the Empire State Building.

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Getting Hitched

Jenni and Zack have not announced a date for their upcoming wedding, but they are very much still going strong.

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Roger Matthews Hopes Jenni JWoww Farley BF Zack Carpinello Through Issues

Group Outing

In January 2022, the couple was spotted out with her little ones.

JWoww shared, “Last night was perfect … the kids and I got to watch @zackclayton wrestle for @allelitewrestling and my bff @snooki came and we lived our best life while the kids had a blast.”

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Jenni 'JWoww' Farley's Transformation: See the 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Star's Glow-Up

Proud Mama

She shared an affectionate post via Instagram on Mother’s Day 2022, showing a series of photos of her and her sweet kids.

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Workin’ Hard

Jenni shared a gorgeous selfie in June 2022, writing that she was doing a “press day” for her reality show.

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Snooki, Angelina Pivarnick, Deena Cortese, Jenni 'JWoww' Farley

The Girls

The MTV personality posed with her Jersey Shore: Family Vacation costars for a quick car pic in July 2022, captioning the snap, “Bunch of [princess emoji].”

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