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Christopher John Buckner

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Responsible Disciplined Ambitious Self-Controlled Good Manager Practical

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2019-01-05
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So, let’s talk about CJ — you know, the little guy who’s already making waves just by being part of such a well-known family. CJ, whose full name became public back in July of 2018, is the adorable son of reality TV favorites Deena Nicole Cortese and Chris Buckner. Yeah, that’s right — he’s got some pretty famous parents, and he’s been in the spotlight almost from day one.

Now, before he was widely known as CJ, his arrival was actually announced by none other than his mom, Deena Nicole Cortese. She shared the big news on Instagram — January 5th, to be exact, at 4:41pm. Can you imagine? A proud mom moment captured for all her fans to celebrate. And speaking of Deena Nicole Cortese, she’s not just any mom — she’s a star from Jersey Shore and its spinoff, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, so it’s no surprise that CJ’s life started trending pretty quickly.

CJ has definitely grown up in the public eye, thanks to his parents’ fame, but there’s no denying he’s already carving out his own little identity. Whether you call him CJ or refer to him as Deena Nicole Cortese and Chris Buckner’s son, one thing’s for sure — this kid’s story began with a lot of love and a whole lot of attention. And honestly, who wouldn’t want to keep an eye on CJ as he grows up?

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Back in January 2019, his first photos made their debut in People Magazine, marking a significant moment in his journey. It was around that time people really started to take notice of him, and the feature helped shine a spotlight on his growing presence. His appearance in such a well-known publication definitely gave him momentum, and honestly, it felt like a turning point. His work began gaining more attention, and from there, things just kept building. His name started coming up more often in conversations, and for good reason—his talent was becoming impossible to ignore.

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