What is Vinny Guadagnino's Net Worth?
Vinny Guadagnino is an American reality television personality, actor, and author who has a net worth of $5 million. Vinny Guadagnino is best known for his appearance on MTV's hit series "Jersey Shore" (2009-2012). The show followed the lives of eight housemates spending their summer in New Jersey, with Guadagnino gaining popularity for his laid-back demeanor and witty one-liners. He also appeared in the show's spin-off series, "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" (2018-present).
Guadagnino has pursued various endeavors outside of reality TV, including acting roles in films like "Jersey Shore Shark Attack" (2012) and "The Gate of Fallen Angels" (2013). He hosted his own talk show, "The Show with Vinny" (2013), and has been a guest on numerous TV programs. Guadagnino is also an advocate for mental health awareness and animal rights. In 2016, he released a book titled "Control The Crazy: My Plan To Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama, and Maintain Inner Cool."
Early Life
Guadagnino was born on November 11, 1987, in Staten Island, New York. His family is Italian-American, and his mother was born in Sicily, Italy, before immigrating to the United States when she was 13 years old. During an episode of "Jersey Shore," his family's farm is depicted during a visit from the cast. Guadagnino attended Susan E. Wagner High School and then enrolled at the College of Staten Island.
Career
Beginning in 2009, when Guadagnino was 21 years old, he was a cast member on MTV's "Jersey Shore." He appeared in all six seasons of the show from 2009 until 2012. The show depicted the lives of eight housemates who live together in a vacation home in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Seasons two and four of the show took place in South Beach, Florida, and Florence, Italy, respectively. The show was a cultural phenomenon and became incredibly popular, with many of the original cast members receiving future work in television because of its success.
Guadagnino himself began taking acting lessons following the show's wrap. He guest-starred in the comedy series "The Hard Times of RJ Berger" and also appeared in the Syfy original movie, "Jersey Shore Shark Attack."
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In 2013, Guadagnino began hosting his talk show on MTV called "The Show with Vinny." In it, Guadagnino interviewed celebrities at his own home while they ate dinner with him and his family. He later earned a show on The Cooking Channel alongside his mother called "Vinny & Me Eat America."
In 2018, Guadagnino reunited with the majority of the original cast members of "Jersey Shore" in order to shoot "Jersey Shore: Family Reunion." The reboot ran for three seasons from 2018 until 2019. In April of 2019, Guadagnino began two major ventures: he started a month-long residency as a guest host in Chippendales at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and his show with "Jersey Shore" castmate Pauly D, "Double Shot at Love," began airing on MTV.
In 2021, Guadagnino competed on "The Masked Dancer," a spin-off of "The Masked Singer," and was eliminated in the sixth round.
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Personal Life
Outside of his professional life, Guadagnino has also committed himself to several philanthropic causes. In 2011, he launched an anti-bullying clothing brand called IHAV, the proceeds of which support the "Do Something" charity. He also is a supporter of animal rights and has participated in charity auctions to raise money for the rescue organization "Much Love." Additionally, he is a gay rights advocate and has participated in the NOH8 Campaign and been a presenter at the GLAAD Awards.
Guadagnino has also spent time on his personal wellness and has personally lost over 50 pounds while following the keto diet, prompting him to start social media channels devoted to the keto lifestyle. Additionally, he has co-authored a book entitled "Control the Crazy: My Plan to Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama, and Maintain Inner Cool."
Guadagnino has been romantically connected to several different women, some of whom he met on the various reality shows he has participated in. He was dating Elicea Shyann while shooting the "Jersey Shore: Family Reunion" reboot, but the two split in April of 2018. He also dated Alysse Joyner, whom he met on "Double Shot at Love," but the couple did not last beyond the end of the show.
Real Estate
In 2017, Vinny paid $3.5 million for a home in the Hollywood Hills. In August 2021, he listed this home for $3.85 million.
