Reality TV OG Vinny Guadagnino has come a long way since he starred on the show that launched his career into the world of reality TV. Vinny had just graduated with a degree in political science from CUNY College of Staten Island and was working as a political aide for a state assemblyman when he received the call that changed the trajectory of his life.
Over the course of his career, the Jersey Shore star has widened his net to accommodate acting, co-hosting shows, influencing, and even having his own talk show. Thanks to his many engagements, Vinny enjoys an impressive net worth.
Updated September 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information regarding Vinny Guadagnino’s net worth.
8 Vinny Guadagnino Started On Jersey Shore
Vinny Guadagnino was paid $90,000 per episode for the last season of Jersey Shore
The reality TV star got his claim to fame on MTV’s Jersey Shore. But more than just fame, featuring as a cast member on the show projected Vinny into a life of affluence. He joined the show in 2009, fresh out of college, without a job, and even considered quitting the show when they weren’t getting paid in the premiere season, as Vinny recalled years later in an interview.
“We did the first season for nothing, zero dollars, except whatever we made at the Shore Store.”
Against his better judgment, Vinny decided to continue with the show. His decision to wait paid off, as he was earning a whopping $90,000 per episode by the sixth season.
7 Vinny Guadagnino Appeared On Dancing With The Stars
Vinny Guadagnino made it to the eighth week on Dancing with the Stars, taking home six-figures in the process
Vinny appeared on the Season 31 of of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, where he partnered with professional dancer Koko Iwasaki to contest for the Mirrorball Trophy. Per Variety, celebrities are paid $125,000 for the rehearsal period and the show’s first two weeks.
After the initial payment, bonuses are paid per episode if the celebrity remains in the competition. There’s a $10,000 bonus for the third and fourth week, $20,000 for the fifth and sixth, $30,000 for the seventh and eighth, and $50,000 for the final two weeks.
In the eighth week, Vinny was eliminated with Heidi D’Amelio in a shocking double elimination.
6 Vinny Guadagnino Was A Talk Show Host
Vinny Guadagnino’s talk show, The Show with Vinny, lasted one season
In 2013, Vinny began hosting his talk show, The Show with Vinny. The hybrid talk show, which aired on MTV, captured the reality TV star as he invited celebrities to converse with him and his family over homemade Italian food.
Vinny’s show was quite different from the regular talk shows, as there were no live audiences except his family and friends. Although the show only aired for one season, it featured notable celebrities, including Lil Wayne, Ciara, Mark Wahlberg, and Iggy Azalea.
5 Vinny Guadagnino Has Reality TV On Lockdown
Vinny Guadagnino shifted from Jersey Shore to several other reality TV series during his career
Being featured on Jersey Shore opened the portal of reality shows to Vinny. Since making his reality TV debut, Vinny has appeared in several shows. Those shows include:
- The Great Food Truck Race
- The Masked Dancer
- Silent Library
- Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
Of his stacked reality show profile, Vinny and his Jersey Shore co-star Pauly D play significant roles as hosts and main casts on two other shows, Double Shot At Love, and Revenge Prank.
4 Vinny Guadagnino Owns a Clothing Brand
Vinny Guadagnino owns a clothing brand, Vinny G.
Outside of reality TV, Vinny Guadagnino is a fashion entrepreneur. In 2017, the Jersey Shore OG launched his clothing brand, which was initially called Name Brand NYC and subsequently changed to Vinny G.
The clothing brand is a collection of tee shirts with different inscriptions and designs for men, women, and children. Vinny G is Vinny’s second clothing brand after IHAV, launched as a philanthropic project geared towards his anti-bullying campaign.
3 Vinny Guadagnino Is An Actor
Vinny Guadagnino tried his hand at acting for a few years, with his last credit being in 2018
The former political aide gave up his dreams of going to law school for acting. To pursue his interests and shape his career, he dedicated time to taking acting classes. Although the reality TV star has not had a role since 2018, his most notable 201roles, according to IMDb include:
Above Average Parents (TV Series) | 2013-2015 | Alex (Supporting) |
90210 (TV Series) | 2011 | Poker-Playing Celebrity (Supporting) |
The Hard Times of RJ Berger (TV Series) | 2011 | Cousin Vinny (Supporting) |
Whether Vinny has any plans to return to acting in the future is unknown.
2 Vinny Guadagnino Invests In Real Estate
Vinny Guadagnino has purchased homes in the Hollywood Hill and New York over the years
Vinny Guadagnino likes to put his money where the house is. The reality TV star is the owner of multiple homes in New Jersey and New York. In 2021, he showed off breathtaking views of the stunning Hollywood Hills home he acquired for his 33rd birthday the previous month.
Barely months after, Vinny sold the property for $3.85 million, $350,000 more than he had purchased it for.
In August 2022, Vinny bought a luxe $3.43M pad in New York.
1 How Much Is Vinny Guadagnino Worth Today?
Vinny Guadagnino’s net worth: $5 million
As of this writing, Vinny has amassed a net worth of $5 million, making the reality star OG one of the richest cast members of Jersey Shore. Thanks to appearing on several reality shows, acting, entrepreneurship, real estate, and book sales, the Jersey Shore star seems to be reaching for the stars.
