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‘Jersey Shore’ Cast Then & Now: Photos Of The Transformation

By:
Paige Kindlick
March 25, 2017 9:30PM EDT
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The ‘Jersey Shore’ cast in 2009

The ‘Jersey Shore’ cast in 2009
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‘Jersey Shore’ hit MTV in 2009 and totally made waves. Millions of people tuned in to watch the antics of the crew every single week. Now we’re looking at how they have changed since first being introduced on the small screen. Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley, Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino, Vinny Guadagnino, and Deena Cortese and more have all changed so much since hitting the shore. A number of the original cast members have gone on to get married and some have even had kids! Of course, there have been a few bumps in the road for the troupe as they’ve navigated fame in the public eye, but there has been quite a lot of maturation between the cast. As they return to ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ we’re looking back at how much they have transformed. To see how much the cast has changed since the series premiered in 2009, click through the gallery!

February 26, 2020, 10:43AM
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Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi

Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi
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Snooki was a true party girl on ‘Jersey Shore.’ Now, she’s released three books, gotten married, had three children, appeared on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ and so much more! 

February 26, 2020, 10:39AM
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Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley
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After her time on the first season of ‘Jersey Shore,’ Jenni got married and had two children. She’s been incredibly open and candid about her son, Greyson, as he continues to maneuver the world following his Autisim diagnosis.

February 26, 2020, 10:38AM
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Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino
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Mike memorably served eight months in jail due to tax evasion and was released in Sept. 2019. He married his college sweetheart, Lauren Pesce, and has been focusing on growing his young family.

February 26, 2020, 10:38AM
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Vinny Guadagnino

Vinny Guadagnino
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Vinny Guadagnino was best known as being the mama’s boy of the ‘Jersey Shore’ group. While the show was on-air, Vinny allegedly had a fling with his co-star, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi.

February 26, 2020, 10:38AM

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Paul ‘Pauly D’ DelVecchio

Paul ‘Pauly D’ DelVecchio
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Paul ‘Pauly D’ DelVecchio was the guido king of ‘Jersey Shore’. He was best known for his big hair and hilarious taglines like ‘G.T.L.’ (gym, tan, laundry) and ‘The cabs are here!’

February 26, 2020, 10:38AM
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was just 24 when the first season of ‘Jersey Shore’ premiered in December 2009. He was best known for his tumultuous relationship with his co-star, Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola.

February 26, 2020, 10:38AM
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Deena Nicole Cortese

Deena Nicole Cortese
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Deena Nicole Cortese was brought onto ‘Jersey Shore’ in the second season after Angelina’s departure. She originally auditioned to be on the show’s first season but was rejected.

February 26, 2020, 10:38AM
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Angelina Pivarnick

Angelina Pivarnick
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Angelina Pivarnick had a short lived experience on ‘Jersey Shore’. She was evicted in the first season after refusing to work at the t-shirt shop on the boardwalk. In season two she left after having a violent altercation with her co-stars, Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino and Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi. She has since gone on to marry. 

February 26, 2020, 10:38AM
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