Teresa Giudice on Getting a Wow Factor’ in 2022: From Her Fairy Tale Wedding, to Finding Acceptance
Jenna Russo, Silent Capture Photography & Videography, @silentcapturephoto Teresa Giudice
Teresa Giudice It is available for 2023.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 50, is preparing to usher in the new year with a new husband, a larger blended family and a busy career — and she couldn’t be more excited.
“I only want peace, love and happiness, and I’m leaving toxicity.” [behind]Teresa, who is with her husband, tells PEOPLE that she loves you. Luis “Louie” RuelasThey only share the New Year’s photo shoot with their families.
“Life is precious, and it’s short.” You must cherish the time you have here on Earth, surround yourself with positive people, happy people, and people who are good for you. It’s important and I especially want my children to see it,” she says. “I want to have a good time.
Jenna Russo, Silent Capture Photography & Videography, @silentcapturephoto Louie Ruelas & Teresa Giudice
Teresa knows a lot about memorable moments. As 2022 witnessed, she and Louie. throw their fairy tale wedding on Aug. 6 The event was attended by 220 people. Park Chateau Estate & Gardens East Brunswick, New Jersey. Bravo cameras captured the wedding and will be featured. a special Expected to air after the conclusion RHONJ‘s upcoming 13th season, premiering Feb. 7.
“Everyone is going to see the fun I had at wedding. Teresa said that it was the best TV experience she has ever had. “I can’t wait for it to come back, because I know I missed some important things as we were taking photographs.”
“This time, our wedding, all we did was for us. Usually [you have to] think about other people, or your families get involved, and try to get in, meddle … but I didn’t think about everybody else,” she adds.
The same strategy could be applied to Teresa’s wedding hairstyleThe moment was a hit with fans. costars going wild on social media Stars like Kelly Ripa recreating the ‘do for Halloween.
Kelly Ripa was absolutely stunning, I thought. Teresa: “Oh my god, she was so beautiful.” “But I never thought that was going to happen. … I love dramatic. I love dramatic. I want to be unique and different in all I do. I value the wow factor.
Jenna Russo, Silent Capture Photography & Videography, @silentcapturephoto Teresa Giudice
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This year, Louie and Teresa have been delighted with how their families have come together since 2020 when they began dating.
Prior to meeting, Teresa had four daughters — Gia, 21, Gabriella, 18; Milania16, and Audriana, 13 — with ex-husband Joe Giudice, and Louie had two sons — Louie Jr., 19, and Nicholas, 21 (who was sick and unable to attend the family photo shoot) — from a previous relationship.
“We all entered our lives with our own stories… it was like, “How are we going be in these roles?” says Louie. “[Teresa and I] We looked at each other and said, “Look, we got it right. Let’s do this.” Let’s give these children the best days, and mornings they can have.
Teresa adds, “Everything went perfectly.” I love his family so much…. What I have with him is what I have always wanted and more. … I love his relationship with my daughters. He is the father he has become to my sons. It’s all.
She notes that Louie is loved by the girls and it’s beautiful. Little Louie is always with the girls. They go out together… and Nicholas too. When I see my girls, how they are with Nicholas, they embrace him so much.”
Jenna Russo, Silent Capture Photography & Videography, @silentcapturephoto Louie Ruelas (Teresa Giudice), Teresa Giudice (Louie Ruelas) and their children
Louie has made a profound impact on Teresa’s life. some tumultuous moments In her life.
She says, “He keeps me very grounded… It’s crazy that I found my soulmate at 48.” “When I started the show I didn’t know that people were coming after you to make a name or try to trigger your emotions. Unfortunately, I took the bait and I learned as I went along.
She continues, “He entered my life at the perfect time. It was truly meant to be.” This feeling is so wonderful.
Sometimes you don’t understand why certain things happen in your life. Even Louie, it’s almost like I’m now accepting. At first I was so upset. I went to jail Because it is what people judge about you [for] … “I know in my heart that I am not a felon, but people believe you are because you went to prison,” she says. “So now I accept that, and I’m like ‘You know?’ It’s now clear to me. All that I went through to meet my love …. was worth it. It was worth it.
Jenna Russo, Silent Capture Photography & Videography, @silentcapturephoto Louie Ruelas & Teresa Giudice
Teresa is positive and optimistic, with her eyes set on the future.
“I want to make more movies. Now that I’m familiar with the basics, Fuhgeddabout ChristmasI’m interested in doing more commercials. She says that it was because she had so much fun working with Dak Prescott.[I have my PodcastOne] podcast, Namaste, B$tches with my co-host Melissa Pfeister — I would love to take that to the next level.”
“Rihanna would make a great guest. I love RihannaI love you, Alicia Keys … Cher. Oh, my God. She adds, “My idol.” “I love powerful women. I love lifting people up. It seems that when you do good, you get the best back. This is what I believe in, and I cannot wait to see what 2023 has in store.”
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Season 13 The Real Housewives of New Jersey Premieres February 7th at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo