Quick Info
| Profession | Women's artistic gymnastics |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/06/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
Latest News about Laurie Hernandez
20/06/2026
In spring 2026, Hernandez graduated from the UT School of the Arts, an achievement she considers as significant as her Olympic medals. During Pride Month 2026, she publicly stated, 'I am queer,' marking a significant moment of personal visibility.
01/03/2026
Laurie Hernandez made her Broadway debut in March 2026 in the jukebox musical '& Juliet,' taking on the featured dance role of Charmion. The role was originally popularized by Charli D'Amelio, and Hernandez began rehearsals shortly after returning from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina where she served as a Team USA content creator.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Lauren Zoe Hernandez |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 153 cm |
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| Weight | 52 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Homeschooled |
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| College | University of Florida (Will join in 2018) |
| Educational Qualifications | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Not known |
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| Ethnicity | Puerto Rican-American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Sexual Orientation | Queer |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Anthony Hernandez |
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| Mother | Wanda Hernandez |
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Career
| International Debut | 2016, City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy |
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| Coach/Mentor | Maggie Haney |
| Assistant Coach | Victoria Levine |
| Club | Monmouth Gymnastics Academy (MG Elite) |
| Career Turning Point | Placing second in the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy and Qualifying US trials for Olympics |
| Olympic Medals | 2016 Rio Olympics: Gold (Team), Silver (Balance Beam) |
| Retirement Date | 06/06/2021 |
| Broadway Debut | & Juliet (March 2026) |
| Role in & Juliet | Charmion |
| 2026 Winter Olympics Role | Team USA Content Creator |
Favourites
| Favorite Book | The Maze Runner |
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| Favorite Music | EDM and Rap for training |
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| Favorite Event | Floor exercise |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lauriehernandez/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/LaurieHernandezUSA | |
| https://twitter.com/LaurieHernandez |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Laurie is the first American-born Latina Olympian since 1984. | |
| 2. She competes in uneven bars, vault, balance beam, floor exercise, team all-round, and individual all-round events. | |
| 3. Laurie is the first elite gymnast of her coach Maggie Haney. | |
| 4. She trains 5-6 hours a day for six days per week. | |
| 5. Laurie was introduced to dance classes by her parents, but she didn't find it appealing. | |
| 6. After watching a gymnastics performance on TV, she was inspired to pursue the sport. | |
| 7. She began gymnastics at the age of five. | |
| 8. If not a gymnast, Laurie would have chosen acting as a career. | |
| 9. Laurie likes collecting key chains and tickets from her travels. | |
| 10. Known as the 'human emoji' by her family due to her lively nature. | |
| 11. Her prowess lies in the balance beam, delivering a nearly flawless performance at the Olympics. | |
| 12. She is the only first-year senior-level gymnast selected to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team. | |
| 13. Won season 23 of Dancing with the Stars in 2016. | |
| 14. Authored a memoir titled I Got This: To Gold and Beyond. | |
| 15. Returned to training in late 2018 for a potential comeback but did not qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Trials. | |
| 16. Voiced the character of Valeria in the Nickelodeon animated miniseries Middle School Moguls. | |
| 17. Served as on-course reporter in the first season of American Ninja Warrior Junior. | |
| 18. Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in June 2019. | |
| 19. Received a Jefferson Award for Public Service. | |
| 20. Participated in Simone Biles' Gold Over America Tour in fall 2021. | |
| 21. Authored a children's book titled She's Got This. | |
| 22. Graduated from UT School of the Arts in spring 2026. | |
| 23. Made her Broadway debut in '& Juliet' in March 2026, portraying the role of Charmion. | |
| 24. Served as a Team USA content creator at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. |