Catching up with Bravo this summer, Teresa Giudice gives the lowdown on her daughters, her plans to move home, and how she ‘wasn’t allowed to live alone’ despite wanting to in her youth. The mom of four is renowned for being The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s leading lady. She’s had huge success as a reality TV star but it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Tre.
Teresa Giudice first married 25 years ago. She and Joe Giudice tied the knot before welcoming their first daughter, Gia Giudice, to the world in 2001. Teresa was 28 years old at the time. Fast-forward to 2009 and she was cast as one of the OG stars of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Since then, she’s become synonymous with the show and has made many memorable meme-worthy moments.
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Teresa Giudice ‘wasn’t allowed to live alone’
Dishing on how her four daughters are doing these days, Teresa tells Bravo how she feels Gia is “better than” her.
On the subject of Gia moving in with her partner, Christian, Teresa says: “I feel that she should live on her own first… I always wanted to live on my own. I was not allowed to.”
The reality TV star tells of how she “went from her parents’ house to Joe’s house,” adding: “I wanted to live on my own first… I wish she would do that. But, I’ll support whatever she wants to do.”
RHONJ star’s daughters are making moves
As Teresa shares what each of her kids is getting up to these days, she explains how some of her RHONJ co-stars are helping them achieve their dreams.
Gabriella Giudice is about to kick off a career in finance. She’s taking an economics course as that’s what she wants to major in.
Teresa explains: “Evan and Jeff Fessler helped Gabriella get her internship. Evan wanted to help her because he’s a Michigan guy. We bonded over that.”
Talk turns to Milania Giudice, who makes it crystal clear what path she wants to take in life.
Teresa says: “We were in Paris… let’s put it out there in the universe… for her graduation gift…”
Milania tells her mother: “Mommy, I know you’re famous but I want to be so famous that I can’t even sit right here in this cafe right now, that’s how famous I want to be… She likes the cameras.”
Teresa adds of her daughter: “She does her YouTube channel, she’s the life of the party.”