Snooki Takes Us Back to 2011 in Leopard Print Mini, Platforms and a Hint of a Pouf at 2024 MTV VMAs

Mar. 15, 2025

Snooki at the 2024 VMAs (left) and in 2011 (right).Photo:Noam Galai/Getty; Sonia Recchia/WireImage

Noam Galai/Getty; Sonia Recchia/WireImage

Snooki is back!

The 36-year-old star looked straight out of 2011 in a leopard print mini dress, platform heels and her signature teased-up, “pouf” hairstyle. Her brunette locks, streaked with honey blonde highlights, were pulled into a half-up, half-down style with face-framing pieces. The mom of three also added a long black cardigan and black shoulder bag.

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As an original cast member onJersey Shore, Snooki quickly captured audience’s attention with her spitfire personality and over-the-top fashion.

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Snooki in Toronto, Canada, Dec. 3, 2011.Sonia Recchia/WireImage

Sonia Recchia/WireImage

Fellow Jersey Shore co-starMike “The Situation” Sorrentinowas also in attendance on the VMAs red carpet. The 42-year-old wore a yellow and black patterned shirt and black pants, topping off his look with sunglasses. He posed with his wife, Lauren, who donned a simple black mini dress.

“From the sandy shores to the neon lights of Sin City, the squad is taking fans on a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate life’s biggest milestones – from parenthood and adoption to engagements and heartbreaks,” a press release reads.

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InPEOPLE’s exclusive first lookthe second half of season 7, the cast is set to make “unforgettable memories” and face “unexpected challenges,” as well as travel to Las Vegas, New York City and Miami.

source: people.com