Amber Marchese | |
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| Born | August 13, 1977 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Monmouth University (BBA) Teachers College, Columbia University (MS) |
| Occupations | Businesswoman, television personality |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | The Real Housewives of New Jersey |
| Spouse | James Marchese (m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
Amber Marchese (born August 13, 1977) is an American reality television personality and businesswoman. She is known for starring in the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey .
Amber appeared on the sixth season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2014. [1] However, she exited the series after one season. [2] In July 2016, it was announced that Marchese and her husband would be appearing on the eighth season of Marriage Boot Camp , that is also known as Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 6 . [3] [4]
Apart from appearing on the show, Marchese owns a fitness and consulting company Vici Fitness. In 2018, Marchese appeared on the "Tony's Tea Corner" Podcast with host Anthony "Tony" Lario. [5] [6]
Marchese is married to James Marchese, with whom she has two children, Corbin and Isabella. James and his ex-wife Rebecca Grande have two sons, Michael and Sebastian. Marchese graduated with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Monmouth University, and later studied at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she received a master’s degree in bio-behavioral studies and exercise physiology. [7]
In April 2016, James Marchese was arrested for domestic violence, after allegedly grabbing and threatening Amber. [8] She later responded to the allegations, saying they are false and issuing a statement: "Domestic violence is not a joke, and having my husband be accused of such a heinous act is not only hurtful but damaging personally, emotionally and professionally. I would never let myself be a victim of anything or anyone". [9] In May 2016, Marchese's husband Jim announced he plans on suing Virgin Airlines for $100 million, citing a flight attendant misinterpreted him and Amber snuggling on the airplane. [10] In October 2016, the two officially filed a lawsuit against the airline for false imprisonment. [11] In January 2017, Virgin Airlines filed a lawsuit against Marchese, stating the two lied after the alleged domestic violence occurred. [12] In August 2018, both lawsuits were dropped. [13]
Marchese was diagnosed and survived breast cancer twice. [14] [15] In June 2016, Marchese announced she had Lyme disease. [16] [17]