Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Performer, Adoption Advocate |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Livingston, New Jersey, U.S. |
Latest News about Jillian Lauren
02/12/2025
Jillian Lauren filed for divorce from her husband Scott Shriner on December 2, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, married since 2005, share two adopted sons and had been living in Los Angeles. This filing followed the April 2025 police shooting incident involving Lauren.
08/04/2025
On April 8, 2025, Jillian Lauren was involved in a police incident in Los Angeles when she exited her home during an unrelated police chase in her neighborhood. Officers ordered her to drop a handgun she was holding, but she refused and pointed it at them, leading to an officer-involved shooting that wounded her with non-life-threatening injuries. She was later booked on suspicion of attempted murder, released on bond, and had a court date set for April 30.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Hobby | Skiing |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Scott Shriner (Musician) |
| Marriage Date | 09/11/2005 |
| Divorce Filing Date | 02/12/2025 |
Family
| Spouse | Scott Shriner (divorced) |
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| Children | 2 sons: Tariku (adopted from Ethiopia on 23/01/2009), Jovi (adopted through US foster system in 2015) |
Career
| Debut | Published her first book, 'Some Girls: My Life in a Harem' in 2010. She has since written several critically acclaimed works, showcasing her evolution from a performer to a notable writer. |
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| Publications | Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, The Paris Review, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Elle, Flaunt Magazine, The Daily Beast, and Salon |
| Speaking & Performance | Regular storyteller with The Moth main stage; TEDx speaker at Chapman University (2014) on adoption and identity; performed on The View, Good Morning America, and Howard Stern |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jillianlauren/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/jillianlaurenauthor | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianlauren/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. After completing her studies at Newark Academy, she pursued acting courses at New York University. | |
| 2. Before her writing career, she worked as a call girl for Prince Jefri Bolkiah. | |
| 3. In addition to her debut book, she has published other books such as 'Pretty' (2011) and 'Everything You Ever Wanted: A Memoir' (2015). | |
| 4. She contributed blog posts to The Huffington Post from 2012 until 2017. | |
| 5. Jillian shared her insights on adoption and identity as a TEDx Talk speaker at Chapman University in 2014. | |
| 6. Her book 'Behold the Monster: Confronting America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer' was published in 2023, featuring in-depth interviews with serial killer Samuel Little. | |
| 7. Her writings have appeared in prominent magazines such as New York Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Elle, and Salon. | |
| 8. Jillian has actively shared her stories through the non-profit organization, The Moth. | |
| 9. She is trained in firearms shooting and enjoys the sport. | |
| 10. As an animal lover, Jillian owns a poodle. | |
| 11. She is skilled in horse riding. | |
| 12. Maintains her fitness through regular gym workouts and kickboxing. | |
| 13. After completing her studies at Newark Academy in 1991, she moved to New York City at age 16 to pursue acting courses at New York University. | |
| 14. Before her writing career, she worked as an exotic dancer at the Kit Kat Club in New York and subsequently became an escort. | |
| 15. She was selected to join the harem of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei for 18 months in the early 1990s. | |
| 16. She lived in thirty apartments across four states over ten years during her period of addiction and instability. | |
| 17. She was the only journalist to extensively interview Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in American history. | |
| 18. Some Girls has been widely anthologized, including in The Moth Anthology and True Tales of Lust and Love. |