Summary
The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Jacqueline Laurita’s daughter Ashlee Holmes Malleo made quite an impression while on the series and ahead of RHONJ season 14. She was on the show for seasons 1 through 5 and reappeared in season 7. The 31-year-old began her stint on television as a rebellious teen, but she’s changed significantly since then. What has she been up to in the meantime?
When Ashlee first appeared on RHONJ, she was struggling in school and sneaking out of the house. Jacqueline’s daughter attended summer school, and her husband, Chris Laurita, bought Ashlee a new car to present to her if she earned good grades. In season 2, Ashlee was taken to court for pulling Danielle Staub’s hair extensions at a Posche Fashion Show. Ashlee, who was 19 years old at the time, was found guilty of simple assault. While most of the charges were dropped, she still had to pay a fine of $189, including $33 in court fees.
Ashlee Has Turned Her Life Around Since RHONJ
Fortunately, Ashlee has come a long way since her reckless phase. These days, the RHONJ daughter is a mother, makeup artist, and podcast host. Jacqueline kicked her daughter out of the house in season 4 for acting out against her parents. After being asked to leave her childhood home, Ashlee moved to California and got a job in the entertainment industry at SpinMedia Group. She received her cosmetology license in 2014 at Make-up Designory and worked for well-known cosmetic companies like Sephora, Stila, and Bobbi Brown.
Ashlee Got Divorced And Had A Son After RHONJ
During RHONJ season 7 in 2016, Ashlee got engaged to Pete Malleo. Later that year, on August 30, the couple welcomed their son, Cameron Hendrix Malleo. Due to Ashlee’s pregnancy, they decided to hold off on wedding plans. Two years after their engagement, Ashlee and Pete wed at the NYC City Clerk’s Office in 2018. They filed for separation in June 2020 after just two years of marriage. While they reconciled for a time, the two officially filed for divorce in November 2021 after speculation that Pete was cheating on his wife.
Single mom Ashlee lives in New Jersey with her 5-year-old son, Cameron. Additionally, Ashlee shares discount codes for clothing, jewelry, and makeup on her Instagram page. The posts on her Instagram account give fans a glimpse into her everyday life with her son. Ashlee will never forget her RHONJ roots. She also recently had a breast cancer scare and reminded fans to get checked, though it turned out to be a fibroadenoma she needed to get removed.
It is refreshing to see how much Ashlee has changed since her days on the show. She is a hands-on single mom to her young son and co-hosts a podcast called Your Mom Friends with Karen James. The former RHONJ star is always open and honest with her followers on social media despite her rough past. It’s inspiring to see Ashlee is doing well.
Source: Ashlee Malleo/Instagram
Release Date: 2009-05-12
Main Genre: Reality TV
Seasons: 13
Summary: The Real Housewives franchise has become a staple of reality television, and its New Jersey iteration is just as packed with drama as the rest. The fourth show in the franchise, the women featured on the show have gone on to become stars of reality television. The success of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey has gone on to inspire two spinoffs, Manzo’d With Children and Teresa Checks In.
Franchise: The Real Housewives
Producer: Andy Cohen
Production Company: Sirens Media
Number of Episodes: 222
