Caroline Manzo Bio-Wiki, Age, Husband, Kids, Siblings, Cancer and RHONJ

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Who is Caroline Manzo?

Caroline Manzo is an American television personality, author, and entrepreneur. Manzo is best known for starring in the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She also in her own spin-off show, Manzo’d with Children

Although Manzo spends most of her time with her family, she is also the owner of two successful businesses, Opus Properties which is a real estate firm, and 4 My Mom, a children’s accessories line.

She also serves on the board of her sister, Dina’s foundation, Project Ladybug. She is also affiliated with The Carolyn Gable Expect A Miracle Foundation, which helps single mothers.

How Old is Caroline Manzo?

Manzo was born Caroline Laurita on August 23, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. She is 60 years old as of 2021. She shares her birthday with other famous people such as Kobe Bryant, Aaron Douglas, Alana Mansour, Alberto Kessman, Alexandre Desplat,  Amanda Adrienne Smith,  Andrew Rannells, Annie Ilonzeh, among others.

Caroline Manzo Family | Siblings

Manzo has four sisters; Dina Manzo, Angela Rooney, Ann Ricks and Francesca D’Annunzio. She also has six brothers Chris Laurita, Jaime Laurita, Joseph Laurita, Michael Laurita, Anthony Laurita and Dominick Laurita.

She has a sister-in-law, Jacqueline Laurita who is the wife of Chris Laurita.

Caroline Manzo’s Father In Law

She is the daughter-in-law Albert “Tiny” Manzo originally the owner of The Brownstone.

A photo of Caroline Manzo
A photo of Caroline Manzo

Caroline and Dina Manzo

Caroline and Dina have been estranged for a long time. Dina said in an interview that they are not in contact with Caroline and have not talked in a long time.

Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline

Jacqueline Laurita is the wife of Chris Laurita, Manzo’s brother. She was also a cast member in the Real Housewives of New Jersey when the show first aired.

Caroline Manzo Husband – Divorce

She is a devoted wife and mother of three, who always puts her family first while making time for her career.

She is married to Albert Manzo the co-owner of The Brownstone. It is an event and catering facility in Paterson, New Jersey. Albert and his brother who is Dina’s ex-husband Tommy Manzo inherited The Brownstone from their father, Albert “Tiny” Manzo. The company was used as a location on The Sopranos. They are married for over 25 years. Manzo is still married to her husband Albert.

Caroline Manzo Kids

Caroline and Manzo have three children, Albert “Albie” born in 1986, Lauren Michele born in 1988, and Christopher Thomas born in 1989. Her oldest son, Albie, is studying to be a lawyer and  Christopher is a young entrepreneur. Her daughter Lauren is dedicated to helping the family business.

Caroline Manzo Granddaughter

On February 24, 2017, her first grandchild Marchesa Anna Scalia, was born to her daughter, Lauren, and her son-in-law, Vito Scalia. Vito is also the best friend of Albie Manzo.

Caroline Manzo RHONJ

She appeared in the first season on The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2009. Her sister, Dina Manzo, and sister-in-law, Jacqueline Laurita, were also cast members when the show first aired. She exited the show after its fifth season.

Caroline Manzo | Manzo’d with Children

After she departed from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, she began filming a spin-off series about her family called Manzo’d with Children. It premiered on October 5, 2014, on Bravo Tv. The show attracted over 1.7 million viewers. In March 2015, it renewed for a second season. It was then renewed for a third season in April 2016. In February 2017, it was announced that the series would not return for a fourth season.

Caroline Manzo Book

  • Let Me Tell You Something: Life as a Real Housewife, Tough-Love Mother, and Street-Smart Businesswoman
  • Casa Nostra: A Home in Sicily

Caroline Manzo Net Worth

She has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Caroline Manzo Cancer |  Health

In April 2016, Manzo found a lump in her breast. She was then healing a knee injury. She was left to deal with the excruciating fear of what the future might hold for her health.

Caroline Manzo Soap

Caroline started making body scrubs to help her daughter Lauren in her salon, Full Blown Lounge. She had a small business and investing much money into a product was not an option. She decided to make body scrubs to help her out.
Manzo found herself being asked to make soaps and scrubs for family and friends. After making bath bombs by hand, she asked her husband for a pneumatic bath bomb press for Christmas. At the suggestion of family and friends, she decided to open an Etsy shop and that was the birth of Friendly Monkey Soap Company.