Jacqueline "Jackie" Goldschneider (nee Mark; born October 2, 1976) is an American reality television personality, lawyer and journalist. She is best known for starring in the Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Early Life
Goldschneider was born in Staten Island, New York. Her mother was an immigrant from Israel but moved to the United States at thirteen years old. She has one brother and one sister.
She attended Brooklyn College and Fordham University School of Law where she gained her degree.
Career
Goldschneider started her career as a U.S. attorney but later left her job as a lawyer to appear on television. She worked as an attorney for seven years, five of which were spent in real estate law. She also writes for magazines and newspapers. She authored a volume of personal essays about motherhood for different websites, including one for the site Scary Mommy.
She started a computer software consulting firm when she was in her late 20s, early 30s, and ended up writing a lot of the software that huge companies were using.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
In 2018, Jackie joined the cast of the Bravo reality television series for the ninth season. She has appeared in every season since.
RHONJ Taglines
- Season 9 - "I have four kids, two degrees and one kick-ass life."
- Season 10 - "Don't let the minivan fool you. This mom won't roll over for anyone."
- Season 11 - "I may be cut from a different cloth but it's high quality fabric."
Personal Life
Marriages and Children
Goldschneider has been married once. She married hedge fund manager Evan Goldschneider in 2006 and together they have four children: older twins Jonas and Adin (born April 3, 2008), and younger twins Hudson and Alexis (born September 17, 2010). All of her children were conceived through IVF.
Health Problems
It has been revealed that she once suffered from an eating and psychological disorder, anorexia.
Family
Husbands and Partners
- Evan Goldschneider (Husband; 2006-present)
Children
Siblings
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Domenick Nati Show | Herself |
| 2018 | Watch What Happens: Live | |
| 2018-present | The Real Housewives of New Jersey |