Renee Graziano (born July 12, 1969) is an American reality television personality and author. She is known for being the daughter of Anthony Graziano, a former consigliere of the Bonanno crime family and her roles in two reality television shows, Mob Wives and Celebrity Big Brother.[3] In 2016, Renee came third on Celebrity Big Brother 18.[4]
Renee Graziano | |
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| Born | July 12, 1969[1] Brooklyn, New York,[2] U.S. |
| Other names | Renee Graziano-Pagan |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, author |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) | Hector Pagan, Jr. (divorced) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Anthony Graziano (father) |
Family
editGraziano lives in Staten Island, New York City. Her former husband, Hector Pagan, Jr., was a mobster who became a DEA informant, and gave evidence against her father, Anthony Graziano.[5] They have one son, AJ.
Career
editGraziano has appeared as a prominent figure in all six seasons of Mob Wives, between 2011 and 2016. The show was conceived, and is executive-produced, by Graziano's sister, Jenn. In 2016, she appeared in Celebrity Big Brother 18 where she reached the finale, placing third, with 14.66% of the total vote. She was the last-standing female and last remaining American in the house.[6] In January 2017, Graziano and her partner, Joey Gambino, were featured on the ninth season of Marriage Boot Camp.[7][8] In December 2022, she starred in the VH1 movie Fuhgeddabout Christmas alongside Justina Valentine, Vinny Guadagnino, and Teresa Giudice. [9]
In late 2024, Graziano began hosting her own podcast and YouTube channel called The CRYsis Queen Podcast,[10] featuring various celebrity guest interviews and discussions on a range of topics. The channel's official description states: "Renee Graziano's CRYsis Queen is a thunderous declaration of the truth beneath the flashbulbs and fame. Media and industry headline stories that are whispered about in the shadows will be given a stage. Renee and her guests are doing more than sharing their stories—they will be digging deep and revealing the often painful humanity that unites us all. CRYsis Queen is more than a podcast; it's a raw, pulsating heart, beating out rhythms of resilience, defiance, and undeniable truth."[10]
Graziano has released two books: a semi-autobiographical novel, Playing With Fire, and a cookbook, How to Use a Meat Cleaver: Secrets and Recipes from a Mob Family's Kitchen (2014).[11]
DUI Arrest
editGraziano was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while impaired after she crashed her car into a parked car in Staten Island, New York on January 4, 2022. Graziano was driving a 2020 Nissan Murano when she allegedly lost control and collided with an unoccupied 2020 Jeep Wrangler at the intersection of Arden Avenue and Arthur Kill Road.[12]
References
edit- ^ Birth reference results taken from FamilySearch.org
- ^ https://www.audacy.com/1010wins/news/local/borough-hopping-on-staten-island-mob-wives-renee-graziano
- ^ Walker, Danny (July 28, 2016). "Celebrity Big Brother 2016 launch RECAP as reality stars, X Factor rejects and a Playboy Bunny enter the house – Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ "Silent Partners No Longer". The New York Times. March 29, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ Daly, Michael (March 12, 2014). "'Mob Wives' Courtroom Drama Exposes Rat, but Protects Jury". The Daily Beast.
- ^ "Celebrity Big Brother 2016: Renee Graziano shows surgically enhanced bum and shocks viewers | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. July 31, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ Shorey, Eric (December 2, 2016). "'Bad Girls Club' Alum Gabi Victor To Appear On 'Marriage Bootcamp'". Oxygen. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ Cimonetti, Kristin (December 1, 2016). "Marriage Boot Camp Season 7 Cast Announced". WETV. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ "RHONJ's Teresa Giudice Announces Christmas Movie With Mob Wives' Renee Graziano: 'I Had a Blast'". usmagazine.com. October 28, 2022.
- ^ a b Graziano, Renee (September 25, 2024). "The CRYsis Queen Podcast". YouTube.
- ^ Brooke Sassman (February 18, 2014). "'Mob Wives' sisters share recipe from new cookbook". TODAY.com. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ "Mob Wives star Renee Graziano charged with operating under the influence following Staten Island car crash". FoxNews.com. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.