Jersey Shore aired on MTV for six seasons from 2009 to 2012 and was rebooted in 2018 as Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
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Since the show's original run, the cast members have welcomed 13 children between them
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In August 2025, Sammi "Sweetheart” Giancola welcomed a son, Vincent Keith May
These days, theJersey Shorecasthave more responsibilities than just practicing "GTL" (gym, tan, laundry).
The MTV reality series ended its six-season run in 2012, but was rebooted asJersey Shore: Family Vacationin 2018 — an appropriate title since nearly every member is now a parent.
The latest isSammi "Sweetheart” Giancola, who in February 2025 announced that she was expecting her first baby with fiancéJustin May. In May 2025, the couple shared that they werehaving a boy, with a sex reveal on the Seaside Boardwalk featuring the rest of theJersey Shorecast.
"It's just so iconic because me and my roommates, we've basically grew up here in Seaside and also me and Justin met here in Seaside," Sammi told PEOPLE. "It's just very sentimental, meaningful all around." In August 2025, Sammi gave birth to her son, Vincent Keith May.
Sammi has started a new chapter as a mom, but another era is concluding for the group: On May 7, the ninth and final season ofJersey Shore: Family Vacationpremieres, with the group of friends back for one "last hurrah."
FromNicole “Snooki” Polizzi's three children toMike “The Situation” Sorrentino's son and two daughters, here’s everything know about the kids of theJersey Shorecast.
Snooki’s 3 Children
Snooki was the firstJersey Shorecast member to become a parent when she and husbandJionni LaVallewelcomed son Lorenzo on Aug. 26, 2012. His birth was featured on theJersey ShorespinoffSnooki & JWoww, which ran from 2012 to 2015.
Snooki and Jionni later welcomed theirdaughter Giovannaon Sept. 26, 2014, and son Angelo on May 30, 2019.
Even though her children are getting older, Snooki won't let them watchJersey Shoreanytime soon, she told PEOPLE in September 2022.
"Even if they're 30, I'm like, I don't want you watching that. It's weird," she said. "I mean, even now my kids are 10 and 8 and they're on TikTok and they see old clips and stuff. So they're like, 'Mommy, what are you doing here?' And I'm just like, 'Mommy's a paid actress. They made me do that.' "
JWoww’s 2 Children
Jenni “JWoww” Farleywas not far behind best friend Snooki, becoming a mom todaughter Meilanion July 13, 2014. She and then-husband Roger Mathews welcomed son Greyson on May 5, 2016.
JWoww and Roger, who finalized their divorce in 2019, now co-parent their children, with the reality TV star tellingEntertainment Tonightin 2022 that they "balance each other really well."
"At the end of the day, you just have to put the kids first, and he's very understanding with my schedule changing, with filming," she said.
Over the years, JWoww has spoken up about Greyson’sautism diagnosis, sharing advice andcelebrating his wins, like reading and speech improvement.
Pauly D’s Daughter
On May 15, 2013,Paul Michael “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio Jr.welcomed daughterAmabella Sophiawith Amanda Markert.
Pauly D announced the arrival of his first child months later in October 2013, writing onX, “Sometimes in life things aren't planned and they may even scare you at first, but they end up being a blessing.”
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According to the artist, the teenager has already shown an interest in music.
“She’s my life. She’s my princess. She’s a little mini-me,” Pauly D told PEOPLE in April 2018. “She wants to be a DJ — I got her a DJ room. She’s scratching records already.”
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Ronnie’s Daughter
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's daughter,Ariana Sky, was born on April 3, 2018.
In March 2023, Ronnie revealed he wasgranted full custodyof their daughter — whom he had shared with ex-girlfriendJen Harley— and was a full-time single dad.
"It's a lot of hard work, but [Ariana] keeps me balanced," Ronnie explained on a 2023 episode ofJersey Shore: Family Vacation. "She calms my world. I didn't have the perfect situation with her mother, but she's turned out perfect. She's so sweet and so polite."
The Situation’s 3 Kids
Mike married hiscollege crush, Lauren Sorrentino, in 2018. They’ve sincehad a son and two daughters: Romeo, who was born on May 26, 2021, Mia, who was born on Jan. 24, 2023, and Luna, who was born on March 6, 2024.
Mike often shares family celebrations on his social media accounts, including birthday parties,baptismsand more.
Sammi’s Son
In February 2025, Sammi and Justin revealed that they were expecting their first child together. The announcement came after Sammi discussed her fertility struggles during a 2024 episode ofJersey Shore: Family Vacation, including a failed round of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment anda miscarriage.
“After struggling through years of infertility, this is the absolute greatest blessing we could ever possibly ask for!” the couple wrote in a joint post onInstagram. "We are so thrilled to finally be able to share the news of our little miracle with you all!"
In August 2025, Sammi and Justin welcomed a baby boy.
"Welcome to the world my rainbow miracle baby 🥹🍼 Vincent Keith May August 20, 2025," Sammi wrote in the caption of theInstagrampost announcing the arrival. "😭 After this very long journey to get here, words cannot describe how blessed and truly grateful we are. Forever living in our baby love bubble until further notice 🥹♥️."
Deena's 2 Sons
Deena Cortesehastwo sonswith husbandChristopher Buckner: Christopher John, also known as “CJ,” who was born on Jan. 5, 2019, and Cameron Theo, who was born on May 1, 2021.
In 2024, Deena opened up about receiving "mom shaming" from viewers ofJersey Shore: Family Vacation.
"I try my best to not feel judged by other parentsbecause of my past on TV," she said in an October episode. "I definitely put myself out there because I want everybody to see, like, 'Yeah I am a normal mom.' "
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