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5 Things You Don't Know About Vanessa Lachey
March 06, 2012
She just announced that she and her husband Nick are expecting their first child, but what else do you know about Vanessa?
1. Born Vanessa Joy Minnillo in the Philippines, her father was in the Air Force so she grew up as a "military brat" and moved frequently. She's has lived in California, Nevada, Florida, Germany, Turkey, Japan and South Carolina.
2. Was very active in beauty pageants and won Miss Teen USA in 1998.
3. Her first acting job was a recurring role on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
Video: Nick Lachey Kickin' It for Charity
4. Shares the same birthday as husband Nick, November 9 (Nick is seven years older).
5. Was once an all-star cheerleader who appeared on the cover of two Varsity uniform catalogs.
It's Official! Nick Lachey Vanessa Minnillo Are Married

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