History of Teresa Giudice in Timeline
Teresa Giudice is an American television personality, primarily recognized for her role in The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Beyond her reality TV career, she has authored several New York Times bestselling cookbooks and participated in The Celebrity Apprentice 5. Giudice's public image is largely shaped by her appearances on reality television, showcasing her personal life and involvement in various projects.
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: Marriage to 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.
2004: Joe Giudice Failed to File Tax Returns
In 2004, as part of a larger indictment, Joe Giudice was charged with failing to file tax returns from 2004 through 2008, during which he allegedly earned nearly $1 million.
2004: Joe Giudice Admits to Not Filing Tax Returns
In 2004, as part of his guilty plea, Joe Giudice admitted that during the tax years 2004 through 2008, he received income totaling $996,459 but did not file tax returns for those years.
February 2006: Birth of Daughter Milania
In February 2006, Teresa and Joe Giudice's daughter, Milania, was born.
2008: Joe Giudice Failed to File Tax Returns
In 2008, as part of a larger indictment, Joe Giudice was charged with failing to file tax returns from 2004 through 2008, during which he allegedly earned nearly $1 million.
2008: Joe Giudice Admits to Not Filing Tax Returns
In 2008, as part of his guilty plea, Joe Giudice admitted that during the tax years 2004 through 2008, he received income totaling $996,459 but did not file tax returns for those years.
September 2009: Birth of Daughter Audriana
In September 2009, Teresa and Joe Giudice's daughter, Audriana, was born. Teresa was pregnant with Audriana while taping the second season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
October 2009: Giudices File for Bankruptcy
In October 2009, Teresa and Joe Giudice filed for bankruptcy.
2009: Giudice Bankruptcy Case
In 2009, it was announced that Teresa Giudice's bankruptcy case from 2009 had been dismissed in June 2018, she would pay restitution to the New Jersey state department of treasury and the IRS.
2009: Dinner Table Flip on The Real Housewives of New Jersey
In 2009, on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice flipped a dinner table on Danielle Staub after Staub told Giudice to "pay attention".
January 13, 2010: Joe Giudice DUI Arrest
On January 13, 2010, Joe Giudice's driver's license had been suspended following a DUI arrest.
May 4, 2010: Release of 'Skinny Italian'
On May 4, 2010, Teresa Giudice co-authored 'Skinny Italian', one of three successful cookbooks that include recipes handed down from her mother.
August 22, 2010: Auction of Furniture Postponed
On August 22, 2010, an auction of furniture from Teresa and Joe Giudice's home was initially scheduled but was postponed and later canceled.
May 3, 2011: Release of 'Fabulicious'
On May 3, 2011, Teresa Giudice co-authored 'Fabulicious', one of three successful cookbooks that include recipes handed down from her mother.
May 6, 2012: Fired from The Celebrity Apprentice 5
On May 6, 2012, Teresa Giudice was fired in episode 12 of The Celebrity Apprentice 5, placing fifth overall.
May 8, 2012: Release of 'Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit'
On May 8, 2012, Teresa Giudice co-authored 'Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit', one of three successful cookbooks that include recipes handed down from her mother.
2012: Featured on The Celebrity Apprentice 5
In 2012, Teresa Giudice was featured on Donald Trump's The Celebrity Apprentice 5.
July 29, 2013: Indictment on Fraud Charges
On July 29, 2013, Teresa and Joe Giudice were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements on loan applications, among other charges, in a 39-count indictment.
August 14, 2013: Not Guilty Plea to Financial 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: Date of Tax Case Moved
On October 8, 2013, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas moved the date of the tax case involving both Teresa and Joe Giudice from October 8, 2013 to February 24, 2014.
November 19, 2013: Joe Giudice Trial on Separate State Charges
On November 19, 2013, Joe Giudice stood trial on separate state charges for using his brother's marriage and birth certificates to fraudulently obtain a driver's license in 2010.
February 24, 2014: Date of Tax Case Rescheduled
On February 24, 2014, the date of the tax case involving both Teresa and Joe Giudice was rescheduled from October 8, 2013 by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas.
March 4, 2014: Guilty Pleas to Fraud Charges
On March 4, 2014, Teresa and Joe Giudice entered guilty pleas to 41 counts of fraud following a deal with federal prosecutors.
October 2, 2014: Sentencing in Fraud Case
On October 2, 2014, Teresa Giudice was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, and Joe Giudice was sentenced to 41 months, followed by potential deportation to Italy.
December 2014: $5 Million Lawsuit Against Bankruptcy Lawyer
In December 2014, Teresa Giudice filed a $5 million lawsuit against her bankruptcy lawyer, James Kridel, for failing to meet with her before filing bankruptcy documents.
January 5, 2015: Teresa Giudice Begins 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 Stages of Foreclosure
In July 2015, Giudice's primary residence in Towaco, New Jersey was in the preliminary stages of foreclosure.
August 18, 2015: Summer Home Foreclosure Auction
On August 18, 2015, the Giudices' summer home in Beach Haven West, New Jersey, was auctioned in a sheriff's sale after foreclosure, but it received no bids and was bought back by the mortgage holder for $100.
November 2015: Primary Residence No Longer in Foreclosure
In November 2015, Giudice's primary residence was no longer in foreclosure.
December 2015: Release 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: Teresa Giudice 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 was originally scheduled for a two-month early release.
March 2016: Joe Giudice Begins Prison Sentence
In March 2016, Joe Giudice, Teresa's husband, began his 41-month prison sentence.
2016: Support for Donald Trump
In 2016, Teresa Giudice voiced her support for 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, passed away at the age of 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: Release of 'Standing Strong'
On October 3, 2017, Teresa Giudice's sixth book, 'Standing Strong', was released.
June 2018: Bankruptcy Case Dismissed
In June 2018, it was announced that Teresa Giudice's bankruptcy case from 2009 had been dismissed, and she would pay restitution to the New Jersey state department of treasury and the IRS.
October 2018: Deportation Ruling for Joe Giudice
In October 2018, an immigration court ruled that Joe Giudice, who never obtained U.S. citizenship, was to be deported back to Italy after completing his prison sentence.
March 2019: Joe Giudice Completes Prison Sentence and Transferred
In March 2019, Joe Giudice completed his 41-month sentence at Allenwood Federal Prison and was transferred to a federal facility housing immigration detainees.
October 2019: Joe Giudice Returns to Italy
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, 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, passed away at the age of 76.
April 2020: Deportation Appeal Denied
In April 2020, Joe Giudice's third appeal against his deportation was denied.
July 2020: Began Dating Luis 'Louie' Ruelas
In July 2020, Teresa Giudice started dating Luis 'Louie' Ruelas.
September 2020: Divorce Finalized
In September 2020, a representative confirmed that Teresa Giudice's divorce from Joe Giudice had been finalized.
October 2021: Engagement to Luis 'Louie' Ruelas
In October 2021, Teresa Giudice and Luis 'Louie' Ruelas became engaged.
November 2021: Premier of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
In November 2021, Teresa Giudice starred in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, a spin-off featuring women from The Real Housewives franchise, which premiered on Peacock.
August 6, 2022: Marriage to Luis 'Louie' Ruelas
On August 6, 2022, Teresa Giudice married Luis 'Louie' Ruelas in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
September 8, 2022: Announcement 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.
May 23, 2023: Teresa Gets Married Aired on Bravo
On May 23, 2023, Teresa Gets Married, featuring Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas' wedding, aired on Bravo.
2023: Gia Giudice Graduation
In 2023, Gia Giudice graduated from Rutgers University.
March 27, 2024: Announcement as Contestant on House of Villains
On March 27, 2024, it was announced that Teresa Giudice would be competing as a contestant on the second season of E!'s reality competition series House of Villains, which premiered that October.
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