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Teresa and her husband, Joe, and their four daughters at the Jersey Shore. Courtesy of Teresa Giudice
On the show, Giudice is the extravagant, stylish mom who throws outrageous parties for her four daughters: Gia, 9; Gabriella, 5; Milania, 4; and Audriana, 11months. But Giudice's wave came to a crash when she and her husband of 10 years, Joe, filed for Chapter 7 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. According to court documents, they owe nearly $11 million to creditors.
Teresa chatted with ParentDish to talk about where it all went wrong.
ParentDish: How did you prepare your kids for being on this TV show?
Teresa Giudice: Gia knew what was going on and she likes to be in front of the cameras. To her, this is fun. Every time the camera is on she loves to act. Milania was only 2 years old and Gabriella was 3 years old, so they were really young and not as aware.
PD: Now that season two has wrapped, do you and Joe ever sit down with your children to get a sense of how they feel about being on the series?
TG: Yes, and they tell us they like it. When I asked them, "Would you want mommy to do the show again if there is a third season?" they all said yes.
PD: With all that has been written about you and Joe filing for bankruptcy, what have you told your children?
TG: They don't know what is going on because it is summertime and they are not in school. But school starts in September so we will see what happens.
PD: Have you and Joe sat down to discuss how you will handle the situation, should Gia come to you with questions?
TG: I never gossip about other people and I teach my kids not to do it, either. But we did tell her, "Look, Gia, there are mean people out there and if they say mean things and try to take you down, ignore them. Don't engage them in conversation -- just walk away, go to the principal and remember to always be happy."
PD: What will you share with her about your financial situation?
TG: We are not ashamed of anything. We were in a recession and everyone was impacted. This was not a bad thing. When people lost their jobs, people could not pay their rent and, as a result, we had less money coming in so we couldn't make the mortgage payments. The only reason it got picked up in the media is because we are on TV.
PD: How would you describe your situation right now?
TG: We are restarting our life. I have a book out called "Skinny Italian" and I am working on a second book, which will be out in Spring 2011. It will be a continuation of my first cookbook. As for my husband, he is taking on more work so we are in the process of slowly rebuilding. We will do it again.
PD: Did filing for bankruptcy bring stress to your marriage?
TG: No. In fact, it brought us closer together.
PD: What did you learn from this experience?
TG: I don't have to spend money to be happy. Sometimes you shop because you get bored, but now I only go shopping when I need something. I now have a career, four kids and became an author, so I don't have time to shop anymore (laughs).
PD: Did you explain to the girls they couldn't shop 'til they dropped anymore?
TG: Yes, we did talk to them. We told them that we were cutting back on things and they were fine with that. We give them so much love that the girls don't need materialistic things to make them happy.
PD: What are some examples of things you have said no to?
TG: Gia wants a new laptop because the one she had broke. We told her she has to wait and she can't have it right away.
PD: Speaking of Gia, she has been tapped to M-C "The Rising Stars Talent Competition" on October 17 at the Montclair Museum of Art to benefit Project Ladybug.
TG: Yes, I am going to be in the audience cheering her on.
PD: Have you been practicing her lines with her at home?
TG: She is working with her agent Maria De Santis of Xist Model and Talent on that. But I can tell you Gia is a natural and very comfortable in front of an audience.
PD: So you really don't have a nanny? You juggle four kids all by yourself?
TG: Yes, I just do it. For example, this weekend was all about my kids. We made sandcastles on the beach, we went into the ocean and on all of the rides. I am a full-force mom and I make it all about them. I truly love spending time with them.
PD: So what do you guys do together?
TG: Since it was the summer we went to a friend's house to swim, we even went swimming at the lake -- outdoors kind of fun like that.
PD: How do you divide yourself into fours so you can give each of your daughters some alone time?
TG: When Gia goes to gymnastics I spend time with Gabriella. In the morning, Audriana is the first to get up at 7a.m., so that is my alone time with her. I just find pockets in the day for each of my girls.
PD: How did your children react when you and Joe brought the new baby home?
TG: Oh, my god, they love her. Milania was the baby and yet she never got jealous, she started acting like Audriana's mommy. Gia and Gabriella are great with her, too, but if they are bad I will scold my kids.
PD: So who is more of the disciplinarian -- you or Joe?
TG: I am because I am with them the most.
PD: You had quite an outburst towards Danielle Staub on part one of the reunion show. Would you let your kids watch that episode and see mommy like that?
TG: (Laughs.) They have not seen it. But they think when it comes to the show, I am acting, so that is what I let them believe.
PD: Do you and Joe have any regrets from being on the show?
TG: No. Because of the show's success my book is on the best-seller list, and my marriage is the best it has ever been.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 3)
9-02-2010 @ 6:29AM
PMaxwell said...I notice that Gia is wearing a swim suit like the one I bought for my daughter from Target. I guess she has reduced her spending habits quite a bit...
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9-10-2010 @ 11:37PM
A.D. said...Good, she should start saving as much money as possible so she can buy herself a forehead. She seriously looks like a chimp wearing a cheap wig.
9-02-2010 @ 7:21AM
vicvod said...Report spam! Don't Just give it a negative vote,REPORT IT!
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9-02-2010 @ 7:24AM
ttrexxx said...pants on the ground,pants on the ground..lookin like a HO with your pants on the ground..lol
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9-02-2010 @ 2:26PM
diva said...kinda agree with you............
9-02-2010 @ 2:26PM
diva said...Sorry but I am not at all impressed with her she says people are jealous of her, I don't think so...........and her house is not all that maybe to her but not to me, have seen better, to be honest I don't think anyone on the show is much better than the other one and they certainly are not much better than me......
Caroline was the sensiable one, but now is falling into the madness with the rest of them, pretty soon she will be just liek all of them, dina got out while the going was good and I applaud her for being the smart one, and leaving the madness behind her.......
If this show was to go away I would not care one bit, although at times I do get a good laugh from it, and thank God my life is not that messed up.
Grow up ladies.
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9-02-2010 @ 12:56PM
Gino said...Why we glorify these these silicon and collagen injected Jersey Shore graduates, I don't know. The only thing that separates these creatures from trailer trash is that they have better wardrobes. At least trailer trash knows to live within their means, these people don't even have enough sense to do that.
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9-02-2010 @ 8:25AM
janice said...why was Theresa and Joe's auction that was already postponed once ( to October 3 ) is now completely canceled..........look and read the Auction Calender for AJ Willner Auctions LLC ....when you flip to the October page it shows that it is canceled and flip again and nothing is there............IS THIS A JOKE ???? WHY SHOULD SHE AND HER HUSBAND GET AWAY WITH THIS.............I had to file bankrupcy once and besides being very embarassing it was for only a few thousand dollars from medical bills ...........I don't even have a credit card.......because I know I can't afford one............how can they get away with this ???
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9-03-2010 @ 10:47PM
Hi Tom said...Wow, do I hear bitterness? Perhaps we don't know the entire story. If their money situation has improved and they are subsequently able to pay off certain things, the court may have allowed them to put off an auction and perhaps cancel it dependent upon their economic situation.
Check the anger at the door kids. They have a lifestyle which they supported up until the bankruptcy, goodness knows I'd love to be able to live that way for once in my life, BUT......that's not the direction a poor teacher went. I can only wish them luck and hope they've learned a bit in this process. I know I did a few years ago when I was living beyond my means and had a huge reality check. No bankruptcy but huge cutbacks. Doesn't matter the economic level, we all make choices and have to live within our means.
9-02-2010 @ 9:01AM
LiM said...I can not believe, that Parent Dish would even do an article with this individual. She has a mouth like a CESSPOOL and has horrible morals. Her and her husband have "stolen" goods/services from merchants and think that by filing for Bankruptcy, they have no responsibility.
Seriously Parent Dish, how desperate are you people? What a disgusting choice to do an article on.
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9-02-2010 @ 8:49AM
Dharma said...the gothic clan with bling
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9-02-2010 @ 9:09AM
janie said...Teresa spent money and wasted money like no tomorrow. Her boob job, her lavish spending on those very spoiled daughters and herself, her provocative behavior in front of her children- shame on her- and her stupidity is unsurpassed- she needs to get some education- the girl is an idiot.
Danielle made that show and without her and Kim- I will never watch it again. I am a Jersey Girl and we do not have violent tempers like she has. One goes to jail for tempers like that and children are removed from the home.
Can't wait for the sheriff's sale. I may even go and buy some of her stuff! Maybe even her mansion!
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9-02-2010 @ 9:59AM
SlaveJackerBreeder.NotTHISONE. said...My eyes went roaming around the world on this one. It is obvious to me that you could never bring to life in any dimension a normal, functioning human being, when all you think of "lock-em-up", jail, jail, jail, police, police, police, power,power,power, raid,raid,raid,roach,roach,roach,rainbow,rainbow,rainbow,lies,lies,lies,venom,venom,venom,,,,,as you obviously inherited these traits and attributes from the rock that was lifted and spread like the worst plague on the planet...passing it on from one egg to the next, young old simple ignorant pop!...I got work to do......she's an excellent mother who disciplines her hopeful granny children.....SIT DOWN, ..VENGEANCE..!
9-03-2010 @ 7:55AM
goob said...theresa , you have a mouth like a truck driver, you are no role model for your kids, you teach them how to hate, your kids should be taking from you before you do any more harm to them
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9-02-2010 @ 11:03AM
Diana said...*** That has to be one of the stupidest comments ever....Take her kids away because she talks like a truck driver ?.....LOL...No matter how much money she spends and what words come out of her mouth I still don't see how she's a bad mother ?
9-03-2010 @ 8:18AM
goob said...teresa, you just don`t get it, you are garbage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9-02-2010 @ 9:18AM
FRANK said...ALL OF THESE STUPID SHOWS,SURE MAKE YOU MISS WHEN WE ONLY HAD 13 STATIONS AND THEY WOULD GO OFF AT THE END OF THE NIGHT !
WE HAVE 500 CHANNELS AND A RACE TO FILL THEM WITH CRAP !
WE WONDER WHY THERE ARE NO MORE MORALS?
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9-02-2010 @ 9:53AM
kayisha said...Frankie!!! I agree with you those were the good ole days. I am a child of the 80's. I miss the Cosby Show, A Different World, Just the ten of us, Brady Bunch, etc.
9-02-2010 @ 9:24AM
amy said...She did gossip about Danielle, ad nauseum. She lies thinking it makes her look good, so shallow, so dumb.
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9-02-2010 @ 9:29AM
metrorun3 said...R U Kidding Me! What has happened to them? R They Out On The Streets, in some crappy ass house, are they living in a run down home. I know scads of people who have filed bankrupsey recently and they are in a cramped apartment. They were caught in the recession and they were no way near the spenders as this Guido is. They paid their bills, mortgage, etc but one lost the job and they are on one salary paying big attorney bills. Where is the logic here. Something just isn't right here! Calculate what she supposedly is earning and what Mr. Guido does, it still does not balance out! Go Figure!!!!
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