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Jacqueline and Chris Laurita's Family Life

Since exiting RHONJ in 2017, Jacqueline and her family have made several big changes. They left their Franklin Lakes home in 2019 and moved to Las Vegas for Chris' work. The mother of three said she was excited about the move, as she had family in the Sin City area.

However, after spending years apart, the former friends reunited in Las Vegas in February 2023, where they buried the hatchet and rekindled their friendship.

So much has changed in Jacqueline Laurita's life since her time on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, but even more has changed for her daughter, Ashlee Holmes. In the time since appearing on RHONJ, Ashlee has taken to updating her Instagram followers on her life as a single mom to her son, Cameron Hendrix Malleo.

Laurita is the president and founder of Velocity Brands Group and BLK Beverages.

Her husband started a popcorn company, The Little Kernel, with profits donated to a foundation that provides resources to parents with children on the autism spectrum. Laurita had considered leaving the show after her son's autism diagnosis in 2012 but decided to stay and use the platform to share information.

The RHONJ alums are revealing where their relationship currently stands. Jacqueline Laurita moved out of New Jersey with her family back in 2019, but she still keeps in touch with one of her longtime Garden State friends, Kathy Wakile.

Though things have simmered down, the reality star admitted that their estrangement was "unfortunate." "The biggest misconception is that it's gonna be more drama between me and my sister-in-law, we don't even, like, look at each other," Melissa told Entertainment Tonight. "It is the new normal," she explained.

Jennifer addressed the rift in the July 14 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, insisting she and Teresa talked things out and are still close friends. “This is the thing: Teresa's the type, you know how she always says, 'You need to tell me'?” she said.

Thankfully, that's no longer the case. In fact, they're currently "talking all the time," Ashlee revealed. "Ever since [the meet-up], I've been on the phone with my mom, and she'll be like, 'Oh, hold on, Teresa's calling.

Not only with work, but with raising her son. The makeup artist has more than 11 years of experience in the beauty industry. In addition to doing makeup on clients like RHONJ cast member, Rachel Fuda, Ashlee has been busy as part of the team at Alo.

Does Jacqueline's son have autism? ›

Throughout her time on the show, Jacqueline had been open about Nicholas having autism, which was confirmed in 2012. And since leaving the show, she has continued to advocate for her son.

Jacqueline and Caroline appeared on RHONJ together for multiple seasons, but their familial bond is what keeps them close. Caroline was cast in the newest season of RHUGT and left partway through filming due to an allegedly inappropriate incident with another cast member.

Albie and his brother, Chris, are partners and co-founders of BLK beverages since its debut in 2011. Their business has expanded to numerous major stores across the country.

And today, thanks to regular workouts and Medifast meal replacements (including shakes, soups and bars, all supplemented with one meal of protein and veggies per day), Jacqueline, who is 5-foot-3, has trimmed down to her current weight of 120 pounds.

Jacqueline Laurita starts a new life in Orange County

The Lauritas relocated to Orange County in June 2023, as Chris expanded his company, Velocity Global Brand.

Jacqueline Blake - Human Resources Consultant - Ava & Blakely Enterprises | LinkedIn.

CEO & Founder Velocity Global Brands - NYC / Irvine, California.

Jacqueline previously shared that she was moving because Chris is opening an office and warehouse in Las Vegas, and she has family there, including her parents and brother.