Deena Cortese Biography
Deena Cortese is an American reality television star who appeared on MTV’s Jersey Shore from 2010 to 2012 and is now on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
How old is Deena Cortese? – Age
She is 37 years old as of 12 January 2024. She was born in 1987 in New Egypt, Plumsted, New Jersey, United States. Her real name is Deena Nicole Cortese.
Deena Cortese Family – Education
Cortese was born to Italian-American parents John and Joan Cortese. She graduated from New Egypt High School, where she participated in both cheerleading and dance, and briefly attended Brookdale Community College. Joanie Maiorella is Cortese’s older sister who was placed for adoption and lived down the street from them. Deena learned about this when she was seven years old and later met her sister.
Deena Cortese Husband – Children
Cortese and Christopher Buckner got engaged in November 2016. They got married on October 28, 2017. Cortese disclosed in 2018 that she and her husband were expecting their first child, a son. On January 5, 2019, Cortese gave birth to Christopher John “CJ” Buckner, who was named after her late father, John, and husband, Chris. In October 2020, she announced that she and her husband were expecting their second child in May 2021, which was later revealed to be a boy. Cortese gave birth to Cameron Theo Buckner on May 1, 2021. The couple recently had two homes in Jackson Township, New Jersey, and relocated to a different location after having their second child.
Deena Cortese Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Deena Cortese Couples Therapy
Cortese had an appearance on Couples Therapy back in 2014. Couples Therapy is an American reality television show that airs on the cable network VH1 and follows reality television stars as they seek relationship treatment from psychiatrist Dr. Jenn Mann and her crew. The first season, consisting of eight episodes, began on March 21, 2012, and featured players such as rapper DMX and Linda Hogan (ex-wife of wrestler Hulk Hogan). The second season debuted on October 3, 2012, and stars Doug Hutchison and his wife, Courtney Stodden. VH1 renewed the show for a sixth season, which began on October 7, 2015.
Deena Cortese Jersey Shore
Cortese was a cast member on the reality television show Jersey Shore. Deena had first auditioned for season 1, but had to decline due to a family issue; nonetheless, she was cast by MTV when Angelina Pivarnick departed the show after season two, and Snooki offered her as a replacement. She joined the group for season three, which was filmed in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Cortese returned to MTV in 2018 as a cast member of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, which is still airing today and on which she continues to appear.
Jersey Shore is an American reality television series that aired on MTV from December 3, 2009, and December 20, 2012. The show covers the lives of eight housemates at a vacation home in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, on the Jersey Shore in seasons one, three, five, and six; South Beach, Florida, in season two; and Florence, Italy, in season four.
The sitcom premiered amid criticism over its use of the names “Guido/Guidette,” representation of Italian-Americans, and accusations of propagating stereotypes. Locals also attacked it, pointing out that the cast members were not from the area.
The show became a pop culture sensation, with university lectures and conferences dedicated to it, and journalists naming it one of the most notable shows of its time. The Shore brand has inspired multiple overseas versions in various nations. Four Jersey Shore cast members have spin-off shows on MTV, the most successful being Snooki and Jwoww. The majority of the group went on to star in other reality shows or launch their own shows on various networks.
Deena Cortese TV Shows
♦ 2010–2012 – Jersey Shore
♦ 2010 – When I Was 17
♦ 2011 – Silent Library
♦ 2012–2014 – Snooki & Jwoww
♦ 2013 – Couples Therapy
♦ 2018–present – Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
♦ 2018 – Celebrity Fear Factor
♦ 2020 – Celebrity Family Feud