Terra Jolé, born on 25th May 1980, is an American actress, producer, singer, and TV Personality. She is best known as the star and executive producer of Lifetime Channel’s Hit TV Shows, “Little Women: LA” and “Terra’s Little Family.”
Jolé has also worked as executive producer of spinoffs Little Women: ATL and Little Women: NY and Little Women: Dallas. The 41 years old actress is also a member of the Producers Guild of America.
Family Details
Jolé resides in Los Angeles, California, and is married to fellow Little Women: LA star Joe Gnoffo. The couple started dating in 2005 and got married on June 21, 2015. Jolé is the mother of three children.
The couple welcomed their first child Penelope on March 16, 2015. Penelope has Achondroplasia dwarfism, just like her mother, Terra. Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth that prevents cartilage (specifically in the long bones of the arms and legs) from turning into bone, which results in dwarfism.
On August 1, 2016, they welcomed a son named Grayson. Unfortunately, however, Grayson has Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) Dwarfism, like his father, Joe.
It is a short-limbed dwarfing condition characterized by disproportionate short stature, normal facial features, and head size.
The third child, Magnolia August Gnoffo, was born on March 11, 2020, weighing 5 lbs., 12 oz, and measuring 20 inches.
| Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Terra Jolé Odmark |
| Date of Birth | 25th May 1980 |
| Birth Place | Comal County, Texas |
| Age | 41 years |
| Nationality | American |
| Father's Name | Richard Odmark |
| Mother's Name | Isabel Odmark |
| Siblings | Bourn Odmark (Brother) |
| Occupation | Actress, producer, singer, and TV Personality |
| Body Measurement | N/A |
| Ethnicity | N/A |
| Zodiac | Gemini |
| Height | 4 feet and 2 inches |
| Weight | 43 kgs |
| Hair Color | Blonde Hair |
| Eyes Color | Dark Brown |
| Religion | Christian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Spouse(s)/Partner(s) | Joe Gnoffo (m. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
| Net Worth | Around $800,000 |
Body Stats
Talking about the physical stats of Terra Jolé, she stands the height of 4 feet and 2 inches and weighs 43 kg. In addition, she is beautifully gifted with blonde hair and dark brown eyes.
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Early Days and Struggles
Jolé is vocal about the discrimination she faced during high school up to Hollywood based on her size. Talking about her days of struggle, she mentioned that, in August 2001, Jolé packed her belongings into her car and drove the 1,200 miles to LA with only $200 in savings.
In the book, she even revealed her DUI arrest after drinking too much champagne at the wrap party for Jackass 3D. She even indulged in various jobs such as dog groomer, medical insurance underwriter, and making a profit out of thrift stores.
Despite all the challenges, the star of Little Women: LA is a little lady and Bid Inspiration to millions of viewers worldwide! She acts, dances, sings, writes, is an exceptional mother, and above all, an amusing human being.
With the personal mantra of “Today is a New Day,” Terra Jolé teaches us how life should be lived.
Career
Before her worldwide recognition in 2014, Jolé has also appeared in TV and Film productions such as “Jackass 3D”, “The Hungover Games,” and “CSI” and theoretical production of “Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular.”
This multi-talented star also shared the stage with Miley Cyrus, Cindi Lauper, and T-Pain (alongside other Little Women stars Jordanna James and Brittney Guzman) in 2014. It was followed by her original music singles, “Booty Bees” and “Imma Let You Know.”
Recorded in contemporary style, Jolé released “Penny’s Playlist,” an entire album of children’s collection dedicated to her daughter. Terra Jolé has also launched MiniMama.com, a website that includes the content for both mothers and kids.
Jolé’s involvement in season 23 of Dancing with the Stars
In 2016, Jolé competed in season 23 of Dancing with the Stars (premiered on September 12, 2016, on the ABC network) with an Australian American professional dancer partner-Sasha Farber. She was the first little person to ever compete on the show.
Farber and Jolé were eliminated in week 10 of the competition, finishing the match in fifth place. Although the duo gained a perfect score of 50, elimination was based on the combined judges’ and viewers’ scores from last week.
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After the elimination, Terra Jolé expressed her appreciation for her dancing partner Sasha by saying, “Sasha has been extremely supportive throughout this entire process,” she said. “Honestly, I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Sasha. I’m so grateful to have him as my partner.”
Terra Jole’s Book – Fierce at Four Foot Two
On 3rd October 2017, she published her first book, “Fierce at Four Foot Two,” She shares her journey to make her mark on the entertainment industry with a dedicated dream in her heart and around two hundred dollars in her pocket.
The Dancing with the Stars alum began working on the book while competing on the show. Every day, she spent at least three hours writing and reminiscing about her journey.
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight (ET), “Surprisingly, I couldn’t believe how many stories I had to tell. We left a lot of stories out; there are tons and tons of stories that I have not shared with anyone.”
Terra’s Love for Animals
Terra Jolé is a supporter of the non-profit organization Forte Animal Rescue. In the conversation with People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), she openly talked about meeting her animal companion, Peggy, and mentioned her passion for advocating for animal adoption.
In her exact words, she said, “I would always adopt and never, ever, buy from a pet store-ever.”
Net worth and Salary
As of November 2021, Terra Jolé has an estimated net worth of $800 thousand. Currently, she is earning well by starring in reality series entitled “Little Women: LA” that highlights the lives of six small ladies in the world of other more prominent people.
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