Did you know that Pauly D has a daughter? The Jersey Shore alum is not just good at being a DJ and doing reality shows but also a father to his baby girl, Amabella Sophia. Let’s get to know more about her and the relationship she shares with her father.
Amabella Sophia was Born in May 2013
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On May 15, 2013, the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star and Amanda Markert had their only child, a daughter named Amabella Sophia. Pauly D also declared that having his daughter and becoming a parent was “one of the most amazing experiences” of his life during his appearance on the reality TV program Double Shot at Love.
So, how old is Pauly D’s daughter? Amabella Sophia is currently ten and growing into a pretty young lady. That said, did you know that being a father was never in Pauly D’s plan?
The DJ revealed that he was very nervous to meet his daughter for the first time after birth. He admitted that he feared having a daughter, especially when it was from a one-night stand.
“I was nervous if she wasn’t going to like me,” Pauly D admitted, but everything changed when he finally saw his little angel. He shared how his baby’s eye lit up when she noticed him; at that moment, he knew he was his. Pauly D also wanted to see his daughter as much as possible, but that was within his lawyer’s hands to do so.
Amabella Sophia is Daddy’s Girl
Though it might’ve been a little rough, the proud dad successfully created a bond with his girl. Amanda Markert did not like the idea and shared her daughter with Pauly D and wanted full custody. It was also revealed that Amanda wanted financial support. However, Pauly D thought it would only benefit her and not their daughter.
He tried his best to get the time he wanted to spend with Amabella Sophia and was finally granted the chance to see her on weekends. During one of his interviews, Pauly D stated how he spends time with his daughter wisely and makes it extremely special.
Pauly D also said that Amabella Sophia gets everything that she wants. He also goes the extra mile to surprise her with gifts and random stuff she loves.
Despite the rumors surrounding the father and daughter’s relationship, Pauly D is firm with the fact that nothing is wrong between them, and they have a solid bond.
She Wants to be a DJ, Just Like Her Father
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Pauly D often referred to his daughter as his ‘mini-me.’ That would be true since Amabella Sophia wants to become a DJ like her dad.
He said that his daughter loves music just like he does and is very interested in the field he is working in. Pauly D even got her a DJ room where she usually copies the stuff her dad does while DJing.
Amabella Sophia Already Met Her Dad’s Girlfriend
With the custody battle that Pauly D needed to fight for his daughter, one might think he does not have time to find true love. However, the Jersey Shore alum was able to spark a new flame with his new girlfriend, Nikki Hall.
Pauly D was also very proud that Nikki and her daughter had already met and become best buddies. They were initially nervous, but after a few seconds, Nikki and Amabella Sophia just connected. The reality star considered this moment a significant milestone in his relationship with Nikki and is very happy it all worked out.
She Loves to Prank Her Father
As they say, like father, like daughter. Pauly D admitted that his baby girl also has the same sense of humor as he does.
He also revealed that Amabella Sophia loved to make him and pull pranks when least expected. She also loves running around and shouting, which is the same as Pauly D.
Aside from their similar taste and fun, Pauly D said both enjoy playing video games. She even surprises her dad sometimes by choosing to play violent video games like Mortal Kombat. Yup, it might not be ladylike, but she enjoys it, and that’s what matters.
A Strong Relationship Amidst the Challenges
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Pauly D is going strong with his career and continues to reach different achievements as a DJ and a reality TV star. His battle with custody and struggles with co-parenting did not hinder him from continuing to become a better father his daughter would be proud of.
With a new blooming relationship, Pauly D is doing his best to include his kid in every new thing and develop a deeper relationship with her. His baby girl might be more known as Amabella Sophia Markert, but the DJ ensures he also marks his identity with his little one.
Pauly D and his daughter’s relationship was questioned many times, and he was able to debunk those rumors and prove that he was an excellent father to Amabella Sophia and that she loved him as well.
Though they might spend a little time together due to custody arrangements, their connection and bond will surely grow more robust due to Pauly D’s perseverance and dedication to going above and beyond for his daughter.