“My Mother Is a Criminal”: Teresa’s Children Open Up for the First Time?
In a shocking turn of events that has left fans of The Real Housewives of New Jersey reeling, Teresa Giudice’s children are finally breaking their silence. For years, Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana have largely kept their struggles private while their family’s legal battles played out in front of the world. Now, for the first time, they are speaking candidly about the emotional toll of having a mother who spent nearly a year behind bars.
In a raw and emotional interview, Gia Giudice, now a young adult, didn’t hold back. “I love my mom, but when people say ‘your mother is a criminal,’ I can’t deny it. It’s true. It’s something we’ve all had to live with.” Gia explained that growing up under the cloud of Teresa’s fraud conviction was “like carrying a weight you can never set down.”
Gabriella, known for her quieter, more private demeanor, revealed that the media frenzy surrounding Teresa’s trial and imprisonment changed their lives forever. “There were days when I didn’t want to go to school,” Gabriella admitted. “I knew what people were saying behind my back. I knew they were judging us. Even though we were just kids, we felt every bit of the shame.”
Meanwhile, Milania, often portrayed as the wild child of the family, opened up about how the chaos affected her behavior. “I acted out a lot,” Milania confessed. “I didn’t know how to deal with the anger and embarrassment. People thought I was just being bad, but really, I was hurting.”
Even the youngest, Audriana, who was just a toddler when Teresa first entered prison, has recently begun to understand the magnitude of her family’s situation. “I always knew something was different about us,” she said quietly. “Now that I’m older, I realize what my sisters had to endure to protect me from the truth.”
The Giudice daughters also spoke about how their mother’s incarceration has impacted their views on trust and resilience. Gia, studying law at Rutgers University, said that the experience fueled her desire to work in criminal justice. “I want to help kids who grow up in situations like ours,” she said. “We were lucky to have each other, but not everyone has that.”
Despite the pain, the girls made it clear that their bond with Teresa remains strong. “She made mistakes, but she’s still our mom,” Gabriella emphasized. “We’ve forgiven her, and we’re moving forward.”
Sources close to the family say that Teresa is supportive of her daughters speaking out and hopes that by sharing their story, they can inspire others facing similar hardships.
As the Giudice girls find their own voices, it’s clear that their family’s saga is far from over. But for the first time, it’s being told through their eyes — not just as characters on a reality show, but as real young women grappling with the complicated legacy of fame, scandal, and unconditional love.
