Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a name we’ve come to know and love over the years. We know the type of trouble that The Situation can get into, as we’ve seen him heavily party and get drunk with his fellow Jersey Shore roommates for years on TV.
Mike has come a long way from his early Jersey Shore days. He went from a life where he was constantly drinking, partying, and even doing some heavy drugs. Eventually, Mike slipped into addiction, and he hit some of his lowest points. If it wasn’t for his wife Lauren Pesce by his side, he claims that he wouldn’t be here today without her.
Lauren has done so much for Mike, they’ve known each other and been together for years — she’s seen him at his lowest points and has done everything she can for him. Not only is she the woman responsible for taming The Situation, she’s also a businesswoman in her own right. Mrs. Situation has dealt with a lot over the years, however, she was the best thing to happen to Mike.
Here’s everything we know about Lauren Pesce.
13 She's Mike's College Sweetheart
Many people might not realize that Lauren is actually Mike’s college sweetheart. The two met in community college, where they had a math class together. They instantly hit it off, both smitten from the start. The two dated for four years before they decided to call it quits in 2009.
12 They Took A Break When He Started Jersey Shore
In 2009, the couple decided that they should take a break since Mike was cast in MTV’s Jersey Shore. Mike felt that it would be better for him to go into the show single, which turned out to be the best decision as he was popular with the ladies. Lauren didn’t like Jersey Shore, and when you watch it back it’s easy to see why.
11 They Reconnected In 2012
Once the original Jersey Shore came to an end in 2012, Mike and Lauren reconnected again. Without the distraction of the show, they found themselves wanting to be back in each other’s lives again. The two decided it would be the best time to rekindle their relationship, and get back together again.
10 She Runs A Style Blog
When it comes to Lauren, she’s her own independent hard working person. She has her own style blog titled The Style Bae, where she blogs about everything from fashion to fitness, food, and beauty, offering tips, tricks, and advice. Running the blog is just one of the many things that she does to make a living.
9 She Used To Be A Fashion Buyer
In addition to being a blogger and running her own blog, she’s also a fashion buyer. She once was a fashion buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue as well as Macy’s. Continuing with her love for fashion, she was also once an intern at Elle, Chanel, as well as Bergdorf Goodman. Lauren certainly has a passion for fashion, and isn’t afraid to pursue it.
8 She's Also A Real Estate Agent
As if doing all of that wasn’t enough, Lauren also has strayed a bit away from the fashion world, where she also studied to become a successful real estate agent. Lauren works for VRI Homes in Monmouth County, New Jersey where she has also staked her claim in the real estate world.
7 She's Seen Mike At His Lowest
For a few years, Mike really struggled with addiction. When the two rekindled their relationship, Mike was especially struggling. Lauren had seen Mike at one of the lowest points of his life as an addict, and it was Lauren who finally convinced him that he needed to get help and he needed to get sober.
6 She Helped Him Recover
Once Lauren convinced Mike to get sober, she stood by him the entire time. Mike joined Narcotics Anonymous, which also helped him get sober. Mike had an especially hard time when he almost relapsed in 2015. He accidentally cracked his ribs at the gym, and Lauren helped him stay on track with painkillers, making sure he didn’t slip down that road again.
5 She Went On Marriage Bootcamp With Mike
Mike and Lauren appeared on the reality show Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. Even though it was a reality show, Mike and Lauren found the show to be really helpful for them and their relationship. It helped them communicate better and open up to one another. They felt like they left the show as a stronger couple.
4 She Got Engaged In 2018
In 2018 the two got engaged. Of course, Mike did it in true The Situation fashion, proposing to Lauren on an episode of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. With the help of his roommates, they helped transform the backyard of their shore house into a romantic evening, complete with a montage of the couple over the years. Of course, she said yes!
3 She Stood By His Side During Legal Troubles
Besides addiction, Mike also had a lot of legal troubles. He was indicted in 2014 for tax offenses and conspiring to defraud the United States after allegedly failing to properly pay income taxes from 2010 to 2012. He was indicted again in 2017 on tax evasion, and structuring and falsifying records. As a result, he pled guilty and was sentenced to eight months in prison. Throughout all of the court hearings and his time in prison, Lauren was by his side through it all.
2 They Got Married In 2018
Before Mike was set to go to prison, he and Lauren got married on November 1, 2018 at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The wedding was over the top and included all of his Jersey Shore roommates. It was even televised on one of the episodes of the show so fans could get a peek inside of his beautiful wedding.
1 She Recently Had A Miscarriage
Lauren and Mike have made it no secret that they are ready to start a family. As soon as Mike got out of prison, the two got to work on doing just that. Recently, Lauren revealed that they actually did conceive on the night that Mike got out of prison, however, she tragically had a miscarriage. The two are still in good spirits, though, and are planning on continuing to try for a baby.