At a Glance
- Teresa Giudice calls her 15-year Real Housewives of New Jersey run a living scrapbook of “so many milestones”
- Cameras captured her fourth daughter’s birth, both weddings, and her parents’ final years
- The entire Housewives franchise turns 20 in March 2026
- Why it matters: Fans can re-live personal history alongside the longest-tenured New Jersey cast member
For Teresa Giudice, reality TV doubles as a family time capsule. Since 2009, Bravo cameras have trailed every major turning point in her life, creating video memories she now treasures.
From Delivery Room to Aisle
Season 2 viewers watched Audriana’s birth in real time. Years later, footage of her parents-now deceased-still brings comfort.
> “I love that I can look back and see videos of my parents. They’re no longer here with me, so I love that I can see that.”
Gia’s eighth-grade graduation, high-school diploma, and college send-off all aired, along with Gabriella and Milania’s teenage years.
- Audriana, 16, was born on-camera
- Gia, 25, was shown graduating three times
- All four sisters have appeared regularly
Giudice’s 2022 marriage to Luis Ruelas marked the latest headline episode she happily rewatches.
The Flip Heard ‘Round Bravo
Season 1 ended with Giudice’s table-flipping clash against Danielle Staub, a moment that instantly became franchise lore.
> “After I did it, I was like, ‘Oh my God, what did I just do?’ I wasn’t proud of it.”
She initially cringed at the anger, but fan enthusiasm eventually turned regret into acceptance-minus the still-hated screen-grab of her “mean face.”
| Milestone | Season | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Audriana’s birth | 2 | Aired |
| Table flip | 1 | Iconic |
| Gia’s graduations | Multi | Aired |
| Teresa’s 2nd wedding | 13 | Aired |
Key Takeaways
- Giudice is the only original New Jersey housewife still on the show
- She values the footage of her parents and children more than any drama
- The franchise-wide 20th anniversary arrives in March 2026
- Her most viral moment almost didn’t make it to air due to her own second thoughts
Fifteen years in, Giudice says the endless milestones prove “I’ve done a lot,” and the cameras aren’t stopping yet.
