Reality TV Star Deena Nicole Cortese is known as the former cast member of MTV 'Jersey Shore.' Apart from Jersey Shore, Deena starred in TV shows such as Celebrity Fear Factor, Couples Therapy, and When I was 17.
Deena is married to Christopher Buckner since 2017. Recently she comes into the spotlight as she is pregnant with her second child.
Let's find out more about Deena Nicole Cortese.
Deena Nicole Cortese Expecting Second Child With Husband
Deena Nicole Cortese and her husband Christopher Buckner, are expecting their second child. She announces her pregnancy news on 26 October 2020 via Instagram. The reality TV star mentioned:
"We’re so excited to announce we’re expecting Baby Buckner #2 May 1, 2021. Our hearts are filled with so much love and joy! CJ is going to be the best big brother ever!!! #blessed #growingfamily sooo for everyone that was asking YES YES YES ..I’m pregnant."
Speaking about their relationship, the couple first met in 2011 in Freehold, New Jersey, and started dating afterward. After five years, Christopher proposed to her in November 2016, during their Mexico trip.
Deena excitedly announced her engagement news showcasing her engagement ring via her Instagram account, writing:
"I always knew I would spend the rest of my life with Christopher. But last night while we were walking on the Beach in Mexico he made it official!! We're engaged!!!!!"
Soon after the engagement, the pair Deena and Christopher got married on 28 October 2017 at Laurita Winery in New Egypt, New Jersey. The wedding ceremony was held with their friends, family, and former MTV 'Jersey Shores' castmate.
Two days after the wedding ceremony, Deena Nicole Cortese shares some of her wedding pictures on Instagram, thanking the guests who attended their nuptials.
Deena Nicole Cortese and her husband Christopher Buckner during their wedding (©: Instagram/Deena Nicole Cortese)
As for now, the pair is over the moon for welcoming their second child Baby Buckner whom they expect to arrive in May 2021. Previously, the lovebirds welcomed their firstborn son Christopher John “CJ” Buckner on 5 January 2019.
Deena Nicole Cortese Net Worth And Career
Deena Nicole Cortese has a net worth of $1 million from her career as a reality television personality. She becomes famous, starring on MTV's Jersey Shore.
Deena initially auditioned for Jersey Shore during the first season and was eventually cast in the second season after Angelina Pivarnick left the show. Snooki had suggested her as a prospective candidate to the show producers.
Apart from Jersey Shore (2010-2012), Deena appeared in TV shows such as When I was 17 (2011), Couple Therapy (2014), Snooki & JWoww (2012 to 2015), and Celebrity Fear Factor (2017).
She also has a strong social media presence from where she lands digital endorsement deals. She has endorsed brands like Snuggle Me, Venus, BioClarity, Give Kids The World Village, and Arm The Animals Clothing.
As of 2021, Deena has more than 3.1 million followers on Instagram.
Deena Nicole Cortese Early Life And Parents
Former reality TV star Deena Nicole Cortese was born to parents Joann Cortese and John Cortese on 12 January 1987. She hails from New Egypt. Currently, she resides in New Jersey, United States.
Talking about her family, her father, John, passed away in 2016 due to a long battle with leukemia. She grew up with her sister Joanie Maiorella, who is also a television personality.
Deena attended the New Egypt High School in her hometown town. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at Brookdale Community College and dropped out after a short time.
Concerning her body measurements, Deena has a slim body built with a height of 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 m).