Jenn Harley’s name became synonymous with drama when her turbulent relationship with Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro played out across MTV screens. But there’s more to this Las Vegas realtor than her headline-making past.
Biography
Jennifer Annette Harley was born on October 28, 1987, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she spent her early years before making the bold move to Las Vegas at 18. Her upbringing wasn’t without challenges. Both of her parents have since passed away; her father, Jeffery Harley, succumbed to cancer in 2016, while her mother, Leslie Harley, died in February 2020 at age 53. The loss of both parents in such a short timeframe undoubtedly affected Harley.
She’s kept most details about her siblings private. What do we know? She graduated from high school early and wasted no time chasing bigger opportunities in Nevada. Her Scottish-Welsh heritage adds to her background, though she’s thoroughly American in both upbringing and outlook.
Physically, Harley stands at 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs approximately 132 pounds. Her body measurements are reported as 34-28-35 inches, and she’s typically described as having blonde hair and brown eyes. Her petite frame hasn’t stopped her from making a big impression, whether on screen or in Las Vegas’s luxury real estate market.
Career
Here’s something most people get wrong about Jenn Harley. She was never actually a cast member of the original Jersey Shore series. Her television career emerged entirely through her relationship with Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, who was one of the show’s original stars from 2009 to 2012. When MTV launched Jersey Shore: Family Vacation in 2018, Harley appeared as a supporting character across the first three seasons, racking up 25 episodes between 2018 and 2020.
Those appearances weren’t exactly smooth sailing. One infamous incident at Planet Hollywood saw security restraining her during an altercation with Ortiz-Magro, resulting in a lifetime ban from the venue and all its affiliated properties. She also made a single appearance on Hollywood Medium in 2018, but by 2020, her reality TV chapter had essentially closed as the relationship with Ortiz-Magro deteriorated beyond repair.
Real Estate Success
What Harley did next surprised many critics who’d written her off as just another reality TV casualty. In January 2020, she obtained her Nevada real estate license after completing courses at Gold Coast Real Estate School and Nevada Real Estate School. The motivation came from an unexpected source; she’d made extra cash helping agents flip her own homes and caught what she calls “the real estate bug.”
By that point, she’d already owned six properties throughout her adult life. She actually purchased her first home at just 21.
Harley joined Realty One Group in Las Vegas, working with The Nitro Group on luxury residential properties. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, she became “a successful listing agent in the Las Vegas market, selling residential properties for the past three years” by early 2023.
Her most notable listing? A custom-built estate at 6438 Wild Blue Court in Summerlin, which she put on the market for $1.496 million in January 2023. The 2,955-square-foot home featured marble flooring, a resort-style pool with a sunken fire pit, and stunning Strip views. She’d initially planned to pursue a California license but shifted her focus toward Florida after deciding to relocate to Miami for a fresh start.
Social Media and Brand Partnerships
Harley maintains a significant social media presence, particularly on Instagram, where her main account, @jennharley, has accumulated approximately 730,000 followers. She also runs a secondary real estate-focused account, @jennharley_realestate, with roughly 18,000 followers.
Her Fashion Nova ambassadorship has remained consistent through multiple controversies, reportedly earning her between $22,000 and $66,000 annually. She also generates approximately $57,000 per year from Instagram endorsements and partnerships. However, not all brands have stuck around. Following her June 2021 arrest, she lost partnerships with Bellesa and Posh Baby and Kids, though she’s since added BodyHi Peptides to her portfolio.
Personal Life
Harley’s personal life includes three children from three different relationships. Her first son, Mason Rogers, was born on July 12, 2006, from her marriage to high school sweetheart Joshua Rogers. The couple married in 2009 but divorced by 2013. Mason graduated from high school in 2024 and has since headed off to college, marking a proud milestone Harley shared on social media.
Her second child, daughter Ariana Sky Magro, was born on April 3, 2018, with Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. That relationship would become the most documented and volatile of her life. Her third child, son Jayden, arrived in October 2023 with boyfriend Joseph Ambrosole, though that relationship has since devolved into yet another contentious custody battle.
Relationship With Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
If you followed Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, you witnessed the absolute rollercoaster that was Jenn and Ronnie’s relationship. The pair first met in 2014 but didn’t officially start dating until February 2017. By December of that year, they’d announced Harley’s pregnancy. Their daughter, Ariana, arrived in April 2018, but the relationship began crumbling almost immediately after.
The problems became public when an episode of Jersey Shore showed Ronnie locked in a bathroom with a mystery woman, sparking cheating speculation. Days later, the couple engaged in a series of feuds on Instagram, accusing each other of infidelity. An Instagram Live video captured physical contact between them, and by April 30, 2018, they’d split for the first time.
What followed was a pattern of breakups, arrests, and reconciliations that dominated headlines through 2019. In June 2018, Harley was arrested for domestic battery after allegedly dragging Ortiz-Magro with her car while their infant daughter was in the backseat. Those charges were eventually dropped due to insufficient evidence.
The cycle continued with multiple incidents: Harley allegedly threw a glass ashtray at Ortiz-Magro on New Year’s Eve 2018, breaking his nose and splitting his lip. She was arrested on an outstanding warrant in May 2019, but those charges were dismissed. The relationship finally imploded in October 2019 when Ortiz-Magro was arrested after allegedly assaulting Harley at a Los Angeles Airbnb. He was tased by police and charged with seven misdemeanours, but took a plea deal that included probation and domestic violence classes.
Custody Battle and Co-Parenting Transformation
In October 2022, a judge granted Ortiz-Magro primary physical custody of Ariana. The ruling came with some unusual stipulations; both parents share joint legal custody, but Ortiz-Magro has “tiebreaker authority” on significant decisions. Perhaps most telling, the judge specifically ordered that neither parent consume alcohol when caring for Ariana.
Under the custody arrangement, Ariana lives primarily with her father, with Harley getting visitation every weekend except the first weekend of each month. During the summer, they alternate two-week periods.
By late 2024, both Harley and Ortiz-Magro had independently relocated to Miami, Florida.
In an October 2024 interview with DailyMail.com, Harley offered a surprisingly positive update: “Co-parenting is better than ever. We speak almost every day. No more court drama, we agreed we’re done with court.” She added, “Living in the same city now, it’s been a dream to co-parent with him.”
Harley checked into a 28-day Las Vegas rehab facility for alcohol dependency in July 2021 and has reportedly maintained sobriety since. Ortiz-Magro has similarly worked on his issues, celebrating a year of sobriety in August 2022.
Joseph Ambrosole Relationship
Harley began dating Joseph “Joe” Ambrosole, a certified chef and entrepreneur, in late 2020 or early 2021. Unfortunately, this relationship proved equally volatile. In June 2021, Harley was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanour battery after allegedly striking Ambrosole approximately ten times in the head during an argument. Police reports indicated she’d pointed a gun at him and made death threats. Those charges were dismissed in September 2021 without explanation from prosecutors.
The couple announced their pregnancy in August 2023, and their son Jayden was born in October 2023. But by April 2024, the tables had turned dramatically. Ambrosole was arrested for allegedly assaulting Harley in a particularly violent incident. According to police reports, he allegedly dragged her down stairs by her hair, banged her head against appliances, and held a knife to her neck. Officers observed visible injuries, including facial wounds and bleeding from her head.
Harley obtained a stay-away order against Ambrosole, but he responded by filing a paternity petition claiming she’d “absconded” to Las Vegas with their six-month-old son without notice. He sought to prevent her from leaving the country with Jayden. As of late 2024, that custody dispute remains ongoing.
Legal History
Harley’s arrest record extends back before her public fame, though, notably, all domestic violence and assault charges have ultimately been dismissed or dropped. Her history includes a DUI conviction that resulted in two days in jail, community service, and mandatory DUI school. She’s faced alleged assault charges against a woman in 2007 and her ex-husband in 2013, plus battery charges in 2016, all of which were dismissed or didn’t result in convictions.
The pattern of arrests followed by dismissals suggests either fortunate legal outcomes, insufficient evidence for prosecution, or perhaps exaggerated accusations. Whatever the truth, by late 2024, Harley has no known active criminal cases against her beyond the ongoing custody proceedings with Ambrosole.
Net Worth
Jenn Harley’s net worth is between $1 million and $1.5 million.
Her wealth comes from multiple sources. Real estate commissions have been her primary source of income since 2020, with Harley herself stating she’s “made the majority of my income off real estate the last three years.” Her Instagram earnings contribute approximately $57,000 annually from her roughly 730,000 followers. The Fashion Nova ambassadorship adds an estimated $22,000 to $66,000 per year. Her previous television appearances on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation from 2018 to 2020 contributed to earlier wealth accumulation, though MTV doesn’t publicly disclose the earnings of supporting cast members.
Notable assets have included her Summerlin property, which she listed for nearly $1.5 million in early 2023, and an SUV valued at approximately $87,000. She’s expressed interest in operating Airbnb properties in Florida as her next business venture.