Jenni 'JWoww' Farley's 2 Kids: All About Meilani and Greyson

Mar. 15, 2025

Greyson Valor, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley, and Meilani Matthews attend the New York Premiere of “IF” at the SVA Theater on May 13, 2024.Photo:John Nacion/Getty

John Nacion/Getty

TheJersey Shorealum marriedRoger Mathewsin 2015, whom she met on the show six years prior. Although Farley and Mathews divorced in 2019, they remain in each other’s livesto co-parenttheir daughter and son.

TheJersey Shore: Family Vacationcast member often shares how grateful she is to be a mother to her kids. “To be your mom is a privilege and an honor,” she wroteon Instagram. “You are my world, my heart, and the reason it beats. Everything I choose to do in life is for you. I try to better myself every day for you two. In the end when nothing else matters.”

Being a good parent is important to Farley, who often asks her kids for feedback because she wants to maintain a lifelong, strong relationship with them.

“You have to be open and honest with your children,” shetoldToday. “Parenting doesn’t end at age 18 … I want to be the parent that my kids call when they’re 70. I never want to lose touch with my children to the point where they can’t come to me for anything and everything.”

Here’s everything to know about Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s children: Meilani and Greyson.

Meilani Alexandra Mathews, 10

jenni farley daughter Meilani.Jenni Farley/Instagram

Jenni Farley/Instagram

Farley and Mathews welcomed their first child, daughter Meilani Alexandra Mathews, on July 13, 2014.

Shortly after, Mathews announced Meilani’s birthon X(formerly Twitter). “She is here! 7 lbs., 13 oz. Words can’t describe what looking into your child’s eyes can do to you. I’m humbled,” he wrote.

The following day, Farley shared her own note expressing appreciation. “Thank you all for the beautiful messages and best wishes,” she penned on her website. “Your love and support during this amazing time in our lives means everything.”

Over the years, Farley has continued celebrating her firstborn withmemorable birthday partiesand heartfelt shout-outs on social media.

In honor of International Daughters Day, Farley shared several photos of Meilanion Instagramand wrote in part, “From the moment you came into my life, you have brought nothing but joy, laughter, and endless love to my heart.”

Jenni farley with daughter Meilani.Jenni Farley/Instagram

Meilani has a special connection toJersey Shore, too. Like her mom, who is best friends with fellow costarNicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Meilani is close toPolizzi’s daughter Giovanna, who was born in September 2014.

“They grew up together,” Farley told PEOPLE in 2023, explaining that the girls talk daily. “They’re mini us … They’re besties,” Polizzi added.

As for Meilani’s interests,she’s a budding cheerleader, who competes on a successful cheer team. Farley’s daughter is also a self-proclaimed fashionista who enjoysdressing upfor special occasions and giving her takes on her mom’sJersey Shoreoutfitson TikTok.

In addition, Meilani’sloves Halloween,Taylor Swiftandtraveling.

Greyson Valor Mathews, 8

Jenni Farley son Grayson.Jenni Farley/Instagram

Farley and Mathews welcomed their second child, son Greyson Valor Mathews, on May 5, 2016.

Within hours, theOne Life to Liveactress announced the newson Instagram. “So blessed to welcome our precious son Greyson Valor Mathews,” she wrote. “He arrived healthy at 6:03pm tonight and the most beautiful part is Roger got to deliver him with our doctor. Our family is complete!”

Early in his life, Farley and Mathews noticed that their son wasn’t hitting the same milestones as their daughter. Speaking toBusiness Insiderin 2022, theJersey Shorealum explained that Greyson was diagnosed with autism at age 2 after he had trouble communicating.

During the process, Farley also learned that Greyson had sensory issues when they attended WWE SummerSlam around the time he was diagnosed. After seeing him distressed, she helped create a sensory room at New York City’s Barclays Center for attendees who need space to recenter themselves during events.

jenni farley with son Grayson.Jenni Farley/Instagram

“We came to Barclays a few years ago for an event and had to leave early when Greyson became overwhelmed and overstimulated,” she said in 2021. “Now, to be able to attend events and games knowingthere’s a safe space for him, and others with sensory processing disorders, is so monumental to me.”

Today, Greyson isreading books, watching wrestling and quoting his favorite superheroes. Farley gave a nod to his sweet personality in a heartfeltInstagram postfor his eighth birthday.

“Your laughter fills our home with so much happiness, and your curiosity about the world never fails to inspire me,” she captioned photos of him. “As you blow out each candle on your cake later, know that my greatest wish for you is to always stay true to yourself and follow your dreams.”

source: people.com