History of Teresa Giudice in Timeline
Teresa Giudice is an American television personality, prominently known for her role in 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey.' Beyond the reality show, she has authored several New York Times bestselling cookbooks. She also participated in Donald Trump's 'The Celebrity Apprentice 5' in 2012, further expanding her public profile.
5 hours ago : Teresa Giudice Ends Interview After Tax Question: A Reality Star's Exit
Teresa Giudice abruptly ended a live TV interview after being questioned about her family's history of not paying taxes. The reality star seemed uncomfortable with the line of questioning and chose to end the interview, sparking debate.
May 18, 1972: Teresa Giudice Born
On May 18, 1972, Teresa Giudice (née Gorga) was born. She is an American television personality known for The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
October 23, 1999: Married Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice
On October 23, 1999, Teresa Gorga married Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice in Newark, New Jersey.
January 2001: Birth of Daughter Gia
In January 2001, Teresa and Joe Giudice's first daughter, Gia, was born.
October 2004: Birth of Daughter Gabriella
In October 2004, Teresa and Joe Giudice's daughter, Gabriella, was born.
February 2006: Birth of Daughter Milania
In February 2006, Teresa and Joe Giudice's daughter, Milania, was born.
September 2009: Birth of Daughter Audriana
In September 2009, Teresa and Joe Giudice's fourth daughter, Audriana, was born.
October 2009: Giudices Filed for Bankruptcy
In October 2009, Teresa and Joe Giudice filed for bankruptcy.
2009: Dinner Table Flip
In 2009, Teresa Giudice flipped a dinner table on Danielle Staub on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
January 13, 2010: Joe Giudice's DUI Arrest
On January 13, 2010, Joe Giudice's driver's license had been suspended following a DUI arrest.
May 4, 2010: Skinny Italian Cookbook Release
On May 4, 2010, Teresa Giudice co-authored 'Skinny Italian', one of her successful cookbooks.
August 22, 2010: Auction of Furniture Canceled
On August 22, 2010, an auction of furniture from Teresa and Joe Giudice's home, scheduled due to bankruptcy, was canceled after the couple withdrew their bankruptcy petition.
May 3, 2011: Fabulicious Cookbook Release
On May 3, 2011, Teresa Giudice co-authored 'Fabulicious', one of her successful cookbooks.
May 6, 2012: Eliminated from The Celebrity Apprentice 5
On May 6, 2012, Teresa Giudice was eliminated from The Celebrity Apprentice 5, after placing fifth. She raised $70,000 for The NephCure Foundation.
May 8, 2012: Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit Cookbook Release
On May 8, 2012, Teresa Giudice co-authored 'Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit', one of her successful cookbooks.
2012: Featured on The Celebrity Apprentice 5
In 2012, Teresa Giudice was featured on Donald Trump's The Celebrity Apprentice 5.
July 29, 2013: Charged with Financial Fraud
On July 29, 2013, Teresa and Joe Giudice were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and bankruptcy fraud, among other charges, in a 39-count indictment.
August 14, 2013: Pleaded Not Guilty to Fraud Charges
On August 14, 2013, Teresa and Joe Giudice pleaded not guilty to financial fraud charges in federal court in Newark, New Jersey.
October 8, 2013: Tax Case Date Moved
On October 8, 2013, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas moved the tax case date.
November 19, 2013: Joe Giudice's Trial for Driver's License Fraud
On November 19, 2013, Joe Giudice stood trial on state charges for fraudulently obtaining a driver's license in 2010 using his brother's documents.
February 24, 2014: New Tax Case Date
On February 24, 2014, the tax case involving both Teresa and Joe was scheduled.
March 4, 2014: Guilty Pleas to Fraud Charges
On March 4, 2014, Teresa and Joe Giudice entered guilty pleas to 41 counts of fraud.
October 2, 2014: Sentenced to Prison
On October 2, 2014, Teresa Giudice was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison and Joe Giudice was sentenced to 41 months.
December 2014: Filed Lawsuit Against Bankruptcy Lawyer
In December 2014, Teresa Giudice filed a $5 million lawsuit against her bankruptcy lawyer, James Kridel.
January 5, 2015: Began Prison Sentence
On January 5, 2015, Teresa Giudice began her 15-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut.
July 2015: Primary Residence in Preliminary Foreclosure
In July 2015, Teresa Giudice's primary residence in Towaco, New Jersey was in the preliminary stages of foreclosure.
August 18, 2015: Summer Home Auctioned
On August 18, 2015, Teresa and Joe Giudice's summer home in Beach Haven West was auctioned in a sheriff's sale and bought back by their mortgage holder for $100 after receiving no bids.
November 2015: Primary Residence No Longer in Foreclosure
In November 2015, Teresa Giudice's primary residence was no longer in foreclosure.
December 2015: Released from Prison
In December 2015, Teresa Giudice was released from prison after serving 11 months of a 15-month sentence for fraud.
December 23, 2015: Released from Prison
On December 23, 2015, Teresa Giudice was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut.
February 16, 2016: Scheduled Early Release
On February 16, 2016, Teresa Giudice had been scheduled for a two-month early release from prison.
March 2016: Joe Giudice Began Prison Sentence
In March 2016, Joe Giudice, Teresa's ex-husband, began his 41-month prison sentence.
2016: Supported Donald Trump in Presidential Election
In 2016, Teresa Giudice supported Donald Trump in the United States presidential election.
March 3, 2017: Death of Mother Antonia Gorga
On March 3, 2017, Teresa Giudice's mother, Antonia Gorga, died at age 66 from pneumonia.
March 2017: Lawsuit Moving Forward
In March 2017, it was announced that Teresa Giudice's lawsuit against her bankruptcy lawyer was moving forward.
October 3, 2017: Standing Strong Book Release
On October 3, 2017, Teresa Giudice's sixth book, 'Standing Strong', was released and became a New York Times Best Seller.
June 2018: Bankruptcy Case Dismissed
In June 2018, it was announced that Teresa Giudice's bankruptcy case from 2009 had been dismissed, with her required to pay restitution to the New Jersey state department of treasury and the IRS.
October 2018: Deportation Order for Joe Giudice
In October 2018, an immigration court ruled that Joe Giudice was to be deported back to Italy after finishing his prison sentence.
March 2019: Completed Prison Sentence
In March 2019, Joe Giudice completed his 41-month sentence and was transferred to a federal facility housing immigration detainees.
October 2019: Returned to Italy to Await Deportation Appeal
In October 2019, Joe Giudice voluntarily returned to Italy to await a decision on the appeal of his deportation case.
December 2019: Separation from Joe Giudice
In December 2019, it was announced that Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe Giudice, had separated after 20 years of marriage.
April 3, 2020: Death of Father Giacinto Gorga
On April 3, 2020, Teresa Giudice's father, Giacinto Gorga, died at age 76.
April 2020: Deportation Appeal Denied
In April 2020, Joe Giudice's third appeal against deportation was denied.
July 2020: Started Dating Luis "Louie" Ruelas
In July 2020, Teresa Giudice started dating Luis "Louie" Ruelas.
September 2020: Divorce from Joe Giudice Finalized
In September 2020, Teresa Giudice's divorce from Joe Giudice was finalized.
October 2021: Engaged to Luis "Louie" Ruelas
In October 2021, Teresa Giudice and Luis "Louie" Ruelas became engaged.
November 2021: The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Premieres
In November 2021, Teresa Giudice starred in 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip', which premiered on Peacock.
August 6, 2022: Married Luis "Louie" Ruelas
On August 6, 2022, Teresa Giudice married Luis "Louie" Ruelas in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
September 8, 2022: Announced as Contestant on Dancing with the Stars
On September 8, 2022, Teresa Giudice was announced as a contestant on season 31 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Pasha Pashkov.
May 23, 2023: Teresa Gets Married Aired on Bravo
On May 23, 2023, 'Teresa Gets Married', featuring Teresa Giudice's wedding, aired on Bravo.
2023: Gia Giudice Graduates from Rutgers University
In 2023, Gia Giudice, daughter of Teresa and Joe Giudice, graduated from Rutgers University.
March 27, 2024: Announced as Contestant on House of Villains
On March 27, 2024, it was announced that Teresa Giudice would be competing on the second season of E!'s reality competition series House of Villains, which premiered that October.
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