"Jersey Shore" star Snooki said she spent "thousands" on luxury items after learning of her cancer diagnosis. The Snooki Spent ‘Thousands’ On Gucci, Louis Vuitton After Cancer Diagnosis first appeared on The Blast

When “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi learned she was diagnosed with cancer, the veteran reality star had an emotional breakdown. But that’s not all. In a new interview, the mother of three revealed that she also treated herself to a ton of luxury items as a way to help her cope with her feelings.

Snooki Said She Spent ‘Thousands’ On Luxury Items And Handbags After Learning She Had Been Diagnosed With Cancer

Speaking with Us Weekly, the MTV mainstay said that she was hysterical after learning she had been diagnosed with cancer. “I called my mom, crying, like, ‘Schedule my funeral, this is what I want,’ like, being so dramatic,” she said.

According to Snooki, who shares three kids with husband Jionni LaValle, she was emotional for three days before shifting her perspective. “… I was like, ‘You’re a bad b-tch, you’re going to be fine, you tackle everything,'” she said.

Later, Snooki treated herself to a luxury shopping spree at Short Hills Mall in New Jersey, spending a hefty amount on luxury goods. “… [I] spent, like, thousands of dollars. Then, after that mental breakdown, I was like, ‘Alright, let’s get this done,'” she revealed.

On her shopping trip, Snooki bought two Louis Vuitton bags before going to Gucci, where she purchased shoes and another bag.

Snooki Opened Up About Her Medical Diagnosis In An Emotional TikTok Video In January 2026

@snooki Ladies we are in this together 🙏🏽 #colposcopy #conebiopsy #cervicalcancer ♬ original sound – Snooki

For those who may be unfamiliar, Snooki opened up about her medical diagnosis with her social media followers in January 2026, per The Blast. At the time, the “Jersey Shore” OG said that she had to undergo a complicated medical procedure, during which her doctor found “cancerous cells” on her cervix.

While frightening, Snooki said her goal was to help inform others about the importance of testing and speaking with medical professionals about their bodies. “The reason why my doctor’s on my a** all the time is because I waited,” she revealed.

“I waited on my d-mn appointments because I knew I might not get great results, but also because I didn’t want to feel the pain. I didn’t want to deal with the stress of having to deal with all of this,” she continued.

Snooki Called Being A Woman A ‘Scary’ Thing

Elsewhere in her video, Snooki opened up about using her platform to help inform others and spread awareness. “Just making this video to spread awareness to make sure you get your pap smears. And if your doctor calls you to do it again, do it,” the beloved TV personality said. “Make sure you’re fine and prevent all the bad things that could happen, like cervical cancer.”

According to the Cleveland Clinic, pap smears are “lifesaving” screenings for cervical cancer, adding that the tests can detect “abnormal cells” before they become cancerous. The health center recommends that people with a cervix between the ages of 21 and 30 should get tested at least once every three years. Individuals between the ages of 30 and 65 should be tested once every five years.

In her emotional TikTok video, Snooki got even more candid, saying, “Being a woman is not easy and this is definitely a scary thing. I know I’m going to be fine. It’s just scary.”

Polizzi Revealed Something Else About Her Body During A Podcast Episode

This isn’t the first time that Snooki has opened up about her body. According to a previous report from The Blast, the Messy Mawma owner recalled undergoing a breast augmentation and likening It to feeling like a “dump truck” was on her chest.

“I woke up and it was like [there was] a dump truck on my [chest],” the reality star confessed. “I couldn’t breathe. I was freaking out.”

Despite the pressure, Snooki said she’d do it all again. In fact, she’s planning on that. “I want to do that again eventually,” she said.

Can Fans Expect To See Polizzi On Any Other Reality Shows In The Future?

During an exclusive interview with The Blast, Snooki revealed whether her fans could ever expect to see her on any other reality shows, such as Peacock’s “The Traitors.”

“No – I’m a fan of them, but no, just because I can’t leave my kids for more than 3 days now. That’s a big commitment! That’s like how we used to film back in the day, like you’re stuck in the house with cameras all over you for a month and a half, and I wouldn’t be able to see my kids, so no, I can’t do it,” she said.

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