Joey and Michael Graziadei share the same last name, leading fans to speculate if they are brothers. However, despite popular belief, Joey and Michael Graziadei are not related.
Key Takeaways
- Prior to appearing on The Bachelorette, Joey was a teaching tennis pro at The Club at Kukuiʻula in Koloa, Hawaii.
- Joey was diagnosed with Gilbert’s syndrome in high school.
- Graziadei appeared in episode 3 of the remake of Magnum P.I. in 2018.
Week 4 of Joey Graziadei’s reality TV show “The Bachelor” season 28, filmed in Malta, drew an impressive 5.9 million viewers and stirred significant controversy and interest.
Joey Graziadei, the star of “The Bachelor,” captured the hearts of his fans, particularly women, with his charisma and charm. On the other hand, Michael Graziadei had already made a name for himself in the media long before Joey’s rise to fame.
Joey was born on May 24, 1995, in Royersford, Pennsylvania, to parents Nick Graziadei and Cathy Pagliaro.
In contrast, Michael was born in Germany on September 22, 1979, to parents Silvio Albert Graziadei and Helene Ruth.
Joey Graziadei’s Sisters, Carly, And Eleanor, Were Strong Supporters Of Him During His Time On “The Bachelor”
When Joey was young, his parents divorced after his father came out as gay, a revelation Joey shared on an episode of “The Bachelorette.”
Despite the split, Joey’s parents remained cordial and co-parented Joey and his two sisters, Carly Monzo (Joey’s older sister) and Eleanor Graziadei (Joey’s younger sister).
Joey, the runner-up of “The Bachelor” 2023, spoke fondly of his father, calling him one of his “favorite people in the world” on the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast in July 2023.
In March 2024, Joey and his sisters appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where they demonstrated their support for him, including active encouragement on social media.
On January 15, 2024, Joey’s older sister Carly expressed her pride and support through an Instagram post, captioning it,
“My baby brother. Words will truly never be able to express how proud I am of you and the man you have become. Being your big sister is one of my greatest treasures in life. I can’t wait for the world to follow along for the journey of a lifetime. One more week!!!!! Eeek. Love you the most, always. 🤍”
Carly
Michael Graziadei Is Engaged To His Long-Time Girlfriend, Lauren Carey
Michael began acting at a young age. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
He currently resides in LA with his fiancée, Lauren Carey, an American actress known for her role as Duncan World’s guest in “My Last Five Girlfriends” (2009).
On March 23, 2023, Graziadei announced his engagement to Lauren after a decade-long relationship on the show “The Talk.”
During the interview, “The Young and the Restless” star invited Lauren from the crowd and surprised her with a heartfelt proposal.
“This is my beautiful girlfriend, Lauren [Carey]. We’ve spent the better part of 10 years together. She’s given me beautiful twins, and I just wanted to do something special for your birthday. So I was thinking, you know, how there is no one on this earth that I would rather grow old and die with. So, I was wondering,” he said, getting down on one knee, “will you marry me? Is that a yes?” She said yes!
Michael Graziadei
The couple welcomed twin sons, Oliver Bear and Arlo Wilde, on August 25, 2021.
Both Joey and Michael have been dominating the media lately. Joey is becoming a well-known television personality, while Michael continues to capture hearts with his acting career.
Despite their shared last name and media presence, there is no evidence to support rumors of a family connection between them.
