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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Teresa Giudice looks back on her famous table flip controversy in The Real Housewives
It's been over a decade, but to fans of Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice's fiery season 1 table flip is still one of the most unforgettably iconic moments in the history of Bravo. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What began as a fiery argument with cast member Danielle Staub escalated into a pop culture phenomenon—and the moment that launched Teresa into Housewife legend territory. The drama played out in RHONJ season 1's season finale, where a stressful dinner turned out-of-control. Danielle had called out the cast for gossip circulating about a tell-all book that claimed dirty chapters from her own life. "Pay attention, puh-lease!" she challenged the table, addressing them. Teresa, already hot from passive-aggressive remarks, lost it. "Prostitution whore! You were f—— engaged 19 times," Teresa notoriously exclaimed, banging her hands on the table before overturning the dinner table in anger as profanities rained down and pandemonium broke loose. Now, years after the fact, the OG Housewife is looking back at the moment with fresh eyes. On the May 12, 2025 edition of her daughter Gia Giudice's Casual Chaos podcast, Teresa spoke candidly about the days leading up to the attack—and her unexpected admiration for her former rival. "Danielle was… let me tell you, Danielle was made for it. She was TV gold. She really was. She was awesome. She just put it all out there, literally," Teresa explained. "She was fun and very easygoing, just so much fun—even though in the first place, she was like insulting me a little bit. That's what made me flip the table on her, you know?" Teresa described how Staub's sarcastic comments added up over the years. "She would just toss these little barbs at me," she said, remembering one especially sarcastic remark tossed her then-husband Joe: "Don't talk to me like you talk to your wife." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Teresa conceded, "I take it, I take it, I take it—and then when I don't take it anymore, I blow up." Despite the two having a tumultuous relationship on-camera during the ensuing years, Teresa said that she and Danielle ultimately came to an understanding. "I ended up getting to know her, and then look, we ended up making up later on." In spite of the night's infamous place in Bravo lore, Teresa revealed the rush of adrenaline from the table flip didn't take. Discussing at BravoCon 2023 during the Housewife2Housewife: Day One Diva panel, she discussed the longer emotional resonance of her first seasons and how far she's come since. While the table flip might have set the stage for her emergence into the world, Teresa Giudice is currently more concerned with her peace, family, and transformation—showing that even the most dramatic of reality TV legends can heal outside of the turmoil.
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Snooki and her birth mother share emotional reunion on 'Jersey Shore'
Snooki and her birth mother share emotional reunion on 'Jersey Shore' Show Caption Hide Caption 'RHONJ' stars at MTV VMAs: We don't know what's next for the show At the MTV VMAs, Dolores Catania and Jennifer Fessler tell USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa about the future of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey." In a new episode of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi messaged and spoke to her birth mom for the first time ever. "I never forgot about you and I love you," Polizzi's birth mom said through a translator, in the episode that aired Thursday, June 5. In response, the longtime reality TV star, 36, drew her hand to her mouth and started to cry. Jenni "JWoww" Farley then leaned in to hug her. "She just looks so sad, and I feel like she's been waiting for this moment to reach out to me," Polizzi said. "I never realized I actually cared about hearing my birth mom's voice." Polizzi has been consulting with Jersey-based genealogist Pamela Slaton, who previously helped cast member Angelina Pivarnick find her biological dad on the show. Born in Chile and adopted and raised by Helen and Andrew Polizzi of Marlboro, New York, Snooki said the moment provided her a clarity she didn't know she was searching for. Images of her birth mom, brother and sister, were digitally obscured on the show, and her name was not been revealed. Polizzi and her mother spoke through the aid of a translator who was in the room. When Polizzi asked why she was put up for adoption, her mother responded, through the translator: Polizzi's "father disappeared, leaving her by herself. It was the only option that she had, and even if it was painful, she had to let you go." Then, ditching the translator momentarily, Polizzi's birth mother said, "Hola, hola," and the reality star, clearly startled, said: "I think I'm having a panic attack!" "It was a really hard time, it was really hard to disappear from you," her mom said through the translator. "I suffered a lot — I never forgot about you." "Obviously, I'm not mad at her for putting me up for adoption," Polizzi said. "I have amazing parents. I had a great childhood. I'm just so content with my life and who my parents are. I don't know where to go from here. My emotions are everywhere."
South China Morning Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Next Gen NYC star Gia Giudice, daughter of Teresa Giudice from RHONJ? She has a criminal justice degree from Rutgers and has dated Christian Carmichael since 2020
Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) star Teresa Giudice's mini-me daughter, Gia Giudice, grew up in front of the camera thanks to her mum's role on the reality show. Now, she's taking centre stage as one of the stars of the new Bravo show Next Gen NYC. Premiering on June 3, the show, according to its press release, 'follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight – or at least close enough for good lighting – as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, break-up and spontaneous decision at a time'. And already in the trailer, Gia seems to be in a heated exchange with another cast member. It looks like viewers are in for a good dose of drama. Gia Giudice on holiday last year. Photo: @_giagiudice/Instagram Advertisement The eldest of Teresa and Joe Giudice's four daughters, 24-year-old Gia was only eight when RHONJ premiered. The former couple also share Gabriella, 20, Milania , 19, and Audriana, 15. Gia Giudice wishing Teresa Giudice a happy Mother's Day last year. Photo: @_giagiudice/Instagram With a degree in criminal justice from Rutgers University, the young diva is both beauty and brains. Here's everything we know about Gia Giudice. She wants to become a lawyer (in time) Teresa Giudice celebrated her daughter's graduation from Rutgers University with a heartfelt Instagram post in 2023. Photo: @teresagiudice/Instagram In May 2023, Gia graduated from Rutgers University with a criminal justice degree. Proud mama Teresa celebrated her daughter's milestone with an Instagram post: 'I am so proud of my devoted and intelligent daughter, Gia, for graduating [from] a stellar university, a huge milestone to accomplish in life,' she wrote. In February 2023, Gia landed a job with Kathleen Martínez, an attorney specialising in immigration law, per People. The decision might have been influenced by Gia's father Joe, who was deported to his native Italy in 2019 after he and Teresa were indicted for fraud in 2013. With the new show, however, it seems that Gia may be putting law school on hold. 'Law will always be my passion, and I'm honestly just having fun right now with my influencer career and just doing things with you guys. So I'm really happy, and I am living out this part of my life right now,' she said. She's behind a viral meme
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
RHONJ Alum Siggy Flicker Appointed to Holocaust Museum Board by POTUS
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Siggy Flicker departed the series after Season 8. After fighting about cake and her co-stars being less intelligent, she was done. Siggy also left New Jersey in the rearview and moved to Florida. And now she has a new position, courtesy of President Donald Trump. Siggy Flicker Appointed to US Holocaust Memorial Council along with other members The podcaster, POTUS supporter, and member of his Mar-a-Lago Club, has a new position. The Washington Post reported that President Trump added five members to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, including Siggy. These appointments will also replace the members who were fired on April 29, 2025. Those previous appointees were all appointed by former President Joe Biden. Consequently, President Trump announced the news in a Truth Social post on Monday night. 'They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we NEVER FORGET,' he wrote. 'Congratulations to all!' Of course, Siggy responded to the president's message via her Instagram. 'Thank you for the privilege & honor to represent and never forget,' she wrote. Further, her profile pic shows her with the president, holding an Israeli flag. However, Siggy's stepson was involved in some controversy. Tyler Campanella was arrested and charged with five misdemeanors relating to the January 6th riot. Additionally, the FBI mentioned one of Siggy's Instagram posts, which showed Tyler inside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The photo was captioned, 'I love patriots so much. Stay safe Tyler. We love you.' Trump's decision to remove Biden's appointees has raised some alarms. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) told the Washington Post that Trump's decision, 'Can only be seen as a profoundly divisive measure against a truly important institution.' No word yet on how Siggy's former RHONJ co-stars reacted to the news. She had a famously rocky relationship with Margaret Josephs. I can't wait to hear Marge's hot take. The Real Housewives of New Jersey is streaming on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland. TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SIGGY'S APPOINTMENT? HOW WILL HER FORMER CO-STARS REACT? The post RHONJ Alum Siggy Flicker Appointed to Holocaust Museum Board by POTUS appeared first on Reality Tea.
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
BORROWED SPOTLIGHT Holocaust Remembrance Portrait Exhibit Debuts in NYC Featuring Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Chelsea Handler and more
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 23, 2025-- Last night, BORROWED SPOTLIGHT, a powerful new portrait series book and exhibition, debuted at Detour Gallery in NYC. The event brought together Holocaust survivors and some of today's most recognizable figures including Kat Graham, Gregg Sulkin, Remi Bader, and RHONJ stars Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, and Lexi Barbuto to honor survivor stories and ensure their testimonies reach the next generation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Row 1 (L to R): Kat Graham, Gregg Sulkin; Row 2 (L to R): Remi Bader, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Lexi Barbuto. (Photos by Sabrina Steck) Shot by highly-acclaimed fashion photographer Bryce Thompson, the exhibition features powerful large-scale portraits and survivor testimonies designed to spark reflection and discussion. Coffee table books are also available for purchase and the exhibit will be open to the public on the following dates and times: Guests in attendance experienced the moving displays before gathering for remarks from producer and journalist Daniella Greenbaum, photographer Bryce Thompson, and actress Kat Graham, who spoke about the project's impact. Other VIP attendees included: Ellie Zeiler, Eitan Bernath, Daniela Braga, Daphne Groeneveld, David Carmi, Moti Ankari, Arielle Nir, Justin Livingston, Anthony Urbano, Kate Li, Levi Lomey, Jonathan Cohen, Chaz Langley, Igee Okafor, Matthew Gasda, Freya Walton, Chané Husselmann, and Arielle Schwartz, among others. BORROWED SPOTLIGHT showcases powerful portraits of Holocaust survivors alongside major talent including Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Billy Porter, David Schwimmer, Dr. J, Kat Graham, Wolf Blitzer, Ashley Benson, Chelsea Handler, Scooter Braun, George Stephanopoulos, Martha Hunt, Daniela Braga, Sheryl Sandberg, Josh Peck, Jenna Dewan, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Barbara Corcoran. Proceeds from the book sales will support continued campaigns to educate younger generations about the Holocaust. Proceeds from a private auction of select prints will benefit two organizations dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and survivor support: Selfhelp, which provides services and assistance to living Holocaust survivors in New York, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. At a time when Holocaust knowledge is rapidly diminishing – with 20% of people worldwide having never heard of the Holocaust, less than half recognizing its historical accuracy, and over 60% not knowing that six million Jews were murdered – BORROWED SPOTLIGHT aims to serve as both an educational tool and a call to action. About Borrowed Spotlight BORROWED SPOTLIGHT is a powerful portrait series and exhibition created to combat rising antisemitism and preserve Holocaust history. Captured by renowned photographer Bryce Thompson, the project pairs Holocaust survivors with today's most recognizable figures – including Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Garner, Billy Porter, David Schwimmer, and many more – using their public platforms to amplify the survivors' stories. Debuting at Detour Gallery in New York City ahead of Yom HaShoah, the exhibition will feature large-scale portraits and survivor testimonies aimed at educating the public and inspiring reflection. The project, which will also be commemorated in a coffee table book, seeks to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, while educating and inspiring action against hate. View source version on CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT Galia Slayen |[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ARTS/MUSEUMS ENTERTAINMENT RELIGION PHILANTHROPY EVENTS/CONCERTS GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS CELEBRITY CONSUMER OTHER PHILANTHROPY SOURCE: BORROWED SPOTLIGHT Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/23/2025 09:34 AM/DISC: 04/23/2025 09:34 AM
