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Mike SorrentinoandLauren Sorrentinoare parents to “3 under 3.”
The couple welcomed their first child, son Romeo, in 2021, and two daughters followed. Mia arrived in January 2023, while Luna Lucia was born in March 2024.
“She’s my best friend,my better half,” Mike said in 2018. “She makes me a better person. I’m so excited that she’s in my life.” Lauren added, “When I met Mike, I met himas a personand not as a celebrity. So I’ve always known him at his core — him being the most giving and loving family-type of guy in his soul.”
Here’s a complete timeline of Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Lauren Sorrentino’s relationship.
2005: Mike and Lauren meet and start dating
Mike and Lauren (née Pesce) met as students at Brookdale Community College in 2005. “My girlfriend ismy college sweetheart— we met each other when she was probably 19 and I was 22 years old,” he told PEOPLE in 2018. “We met in community college in math class.”
2009: Mike and Lauren break up
The couple were together until Mike joined the cast ofJersey Shorein 2009.
“We went out together for about four years, and then onceJersey Shorestarted we decided to take a break throughout seasons 1 to 6,” he later told PEOPLE.
2013: Mike and Lauren begin dating again
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AfterJersey Shoreended, Mike and Laurenrekindled their off-screen romance. “Once it was over, we eventually reconnected and have been together ever since, for over four years now,” Mike told PEOPLE in 2018.
September 2014: Mike is indicted for tax offenses
In September 2014, Mike and his brother Marc were indicted for tax offenses after allegedly not paying taxes on $8.9 million of income. He pleaded not guilty to the federal tax evasion charges.
The following month, Mike’s lawyer asked todelay theJersey Shorealum’s tax fraud caseto filmMarriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. While his lawyer referred to Lauren as Mike’s “fiancée,” the couple never officially announced an engagement prior to the season airing.
May 2015: Mike and Lauren appear onMarriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars
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“[Lauren] was a little nervous going in,” Mike told PEOPLE at the season premiere party. “But I thought it was going to be a benefit for us … because we’re not a perfect couple. We have ups and downs just like everyone else, but at the same time it’s almost like free therapy.”
Mike completed treatment for a “prescription medication problem” in 2012. He said that being sober during filming helped him focus on their issues. “[When you’re sober] you really just concentrate on yourself and just being the best person that you can be,” he shared. “Or be better than you were the day before.”
April 7, 2017: Mike is indicted on additional charges of tax evasion
After initially being indicted on tax offenses and conspiracy to defraud the United States in 2014,Mike and his brother were indicted on additional chargesin April 2017, including tax evasion, structuring and falsifying records.
Mike’s lawyer told PEOPLE in a statement that the reality star would “enter a not guilty plea on April 17, 2017, and will vigorously contest the allegations in court.”
He continued, “Obviously these certain circumstances that are going on right now aren’t the best … but I’m just living the simple life — I have a girlfriend, I’ve been clean and sober over a year and a half, I go to meetings, I take care of my body and I’m just kind of enjoying the next chapter of my life.”
January 2018: Mike pleads guilty to one count of tax evasion
In January 2018, both Mike and his brother Marcpled guilty to one count in their tax evasion case. Lauren accompanied Mike to the hearing at a New Jersey federal court.
February 14, 2018: Mike and Lauren get engaged
Mikepopped the questionto Lauren on Valentine’s Day while they were on vacation in Miami. The proposal was captured on camera forJersey Shore: Family Vacation. Although the episode didn’t air until June, Mike and Lauren announced their engagement in April 2018.
Mike’s costars helped him plan the emotional proposal, decorating the interior and backyard of their vacation home. Before he got down on one knee, the couple watched a slideshow that began with a heart-wrenching declaration. “Ifell in lovewith you because you loved me when I couldn’t even love myself,” Mike wrote.
“You’re my best friend, my college sweetheart, my better half,” he said. “You make me a better person. Please make me the happiest man on earth. Will you please marry me?” Lauren said yes and the cast popped bottles of champagne to celebrate.
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October 5, 2018: Mike is sentenced to 8 months in prison
Mike received aneight-month prison sentenceafter he pled guilty to one count of tax evasion. His attorney, Henry Klingeman, told reporters in front of the federal courthouse that Mike and Laurenwould marryin early November — before serving his time.
“No matter what happens, he won’t be designated to begin his sentence until sometime after that wedding,” Klingeman said. “We’re disappointed. … [But] he can see the light at the end of the tunnel and he can put this behind him. He’s got a new lease on life career-wise, he’s about to get married, and he’s an optimistic person, so it’s going be fine.”
November 1, 2018: Mike and Lauren get married
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Jersey Shore: Family Vacationcameras capturedMike and Lauren’s wedding, dubbed “The Hitchuation,” in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
Mike’s groomsmenincluded costarsPaul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio,Vinny GuadagninoandRonnie Ortiz-Magro. Flower girl duties went toJenni “JWoww” Farley’s daughterMeilani AlexandraandNicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s daughterGiovanna Marie.
Guests dined on cannolis and pizza and were treated to a surprise performance from New York City hip-hop artist Rob Base. Mike and Lauren’sJersey Shorecostars alsogave heartfelt speechesat the reception.
Lauren changed into a bejeweled white gown before departing the event. True to form, Mike left the venue in acustom red tracksuit.
December 2018: Mike and Lauren go on their honeymoon
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In December, Mike and Lauren enjoyed a honeymoon in Arizona, where they posted updates from their desert getaway on Instagram. “Hello Honeymooners,” Mike captioned a selfie of the couple.
Later that month, the couple celebratedtheir first Christmasas newlyweds. Mike shared a photo with Lauren in front of a Christmas tree. “Merry Christmas from The Situations,” he wrote. “Don’t forget to treat thyself.”
January 15, 2019: Lauren takes Mike to report to prison
In January, Mike reported to the federal correctional institution in Otisville, New York, to begin hiseight-month prison sentence. On the drive there, Lauren filmed her husband reacting to supportive messages from his fans.
“I want to put this behind me and move forward. The comeback is always greater than the setback,” he said. “The Situation will reveal himself in 2019. Currently under construction, but will be revealed. Under new management now.”
During his sentence, Lauren and friends DJ Pauly D and Vinny Guadagnino visited him in the upstate New York facility — and they eventook a photowith Mike in his prison uniform.
September 12, 2019: Mike is released from federal prison and reunites with Lauren
After eight months, Lauren drove to Otisville to pick up her husband as he wasreleased from federal prison.Jersey Shore: Family Vacationcameras caught the moment that the couple reunited.
September 26, 2019: Mike and Lauren have their first post-prison date night
Two weeks after completing his sentence, Mike and Lauren enjoyed theirfirst date nightout since his release at a restaurant in Long Branch, New Jersey.
The couple posted photos from their private dinner, with Lauren writing, “That’s a fine piece of meat 🥩 right there 🤤 thank you @thebutchersblock_dambrisi for a delicious and private date night! We will be back very soon! 🖤.”
November 2019: Mike and Lauren open up about suffering a miscarriage
Mike and Lauren appeared onGood Morning Americain November 2019, sharing that they had recentlysuffered a miscarriage. The couple conceived on the night that Mike came home from prison and miscarried nearly seven weeks later.
“When I found out we were pregnant, I felt like this is why we went through all these challenges for years and that this was our time and it was our blessing,” Lauren said. “It was hard. It was really difficult.”
Mike and Lauren hoped that sharing their story would help others. “I didn’t want to hold this in,” Lauren added. “I wanted to share it for other people going through it and just be honest so I can kind of heal through the process.” The couple also shared that they would try toconceive again.
“Our biggest blessing is on it’s way 🤰🏼🙏🏼🎁,” Lauren wrote.
May 26, 2021: Mike and Lauren welcome son Romeo Reign
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November 1, 2021: Mike and Lauren celebrate their third anniversary
Mikeand Lauren celebrated theirthird weddinganniversarywith their son on a private flight as they traveled to filmFamily Vacation. Mikemarked the occasion with wedding photos and a tribute to his wife on Instagram.
“Three years of dancing on clouds! Happy Anniversary 🍯 I love you! #theHitchuation,” Lauren wrote in her own post.
May 26, 2022: Mike and Lauren celebrate Romeo’s first birthday
OnRomeo’s first birthday, Mike and Lauren both shared photos from his birthday celebrations. In one, Romeo is in his high chair, excitedly looking at a cake covered in sprinkles. “Romeo’s first time trying funfettis,” Mike wrote.
“Happy 1st Birthday to my sweet boy Romeo Reign!” Lauren wrote. “I am so proud to be your mommy, you make my heart so full 💙 I love you!!!”
July 2022: Mike and Lauren mourn their dog Moses
“We cherish the time we had and believe that in fact all dogs do go to Heaven,” the couple wrote in the caption. “Thank you for all the continued support and prayers.”
“So so so happy for you guys!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” wrote DJ Pauly D. JWoww commented, “Yassssssss.”
The proud parents shared photos of the little girl, including a sweet snap of the infant wearing a green headband and a swaddle printed with butterflies and “Mia Bella.”
February 14, 2023: Mike and Lauren celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as a family of four
In the caption, the father of two wrote: “The love of a family is a life’s greatest blessing ♥️.”
July 4, 2023: Lauren celebrates Mike’s 41st birthday
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“Happy Birthday to the most incredible husband and father to our sweet babies,” she captioned a carousel of images that included photos from 2004 when the couple first met. “@mikethesituation you are our rock and super hero. We love you more than anything.”
The couple shared their pregnancy news in a joint post on Instagram.
November 14, 2023: Mike and Lauren announce the sex of their third child
March 6, 2024: Mike and Lauren welcome their third child
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Lauren Sorrentino with their newborn Luna Lucia Sorrentino.Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Instagram
The doting parents announced the arrival of their second daughter,Luna Lucia Sorrentino, on Instagram.
“3 under 3 will be quite the situation but we wouldn’t have it any other way,” they captioned images of Luna swaddled in a pink blanket.
source: people.com
