Carla Facciolo was born on January 14, 1967, in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn. She spent her early life in the same neighborhood where she was raised and educated. Her father, Louis Facciolo, was reportedly associated with organized crime, which influenced much of Carla’s upbringing. Her family's lifestyle afforded her a comfortable childhood, yet the notoriety linked to her father's involvement in the mafia made it difficult for her to completely separate herself from that world.
Carla Facciolo rose to public prominence through her appearance on the VH1 reality television series Mob Wives, which premiered on April 17, 2011. The show focused on the lives of women related to individuals convicted or involved in organized crime. Facciolo quickly became one of the main cast members and was featured prominently throughout the series' run, which lasted until 2016.
Mob Wives received mixed reviews from critics. Outlets like Entertainment Weekly highlighted its compelling character dynamics and praised it within the reality TV landscape. In contrast, the New York Daily News criticized the show for glamorizing criminal lifestyles. Some members of the public also expressed disapproval, arguing that broadcasting a show tying into mafia culture was in poor taste. In response to the controversy, Carla defended the series and her role in it, stating that many people misunderstood the intent and narrative of the show.
The success of Mob Wives led to attempts at spin-offs, including a Chicago-based version that briefly aired. While there were discussions about adaptations set in Miami and Philadelphia, those regional versions were ultimately not picked up by the network.
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
