Danielle Staub was all about creating waves (um, tsunamis?) when she appeared on the early seasons of Real Housewives of New Jersey. I’d venture a guess that she paved the way for all other housewives villains, but Danielle was certainly the original when she went up against the Manzo-Laurita clan. Of course, dare I say she’s having the last laugh as the ladies continue to battle, no longer having her to blame as the scape goat?
The prostitution whore author, singer, and one time lady pond dipper, peaced out from RHONJ to focus on her two daughters, leaving a table-flipping Teresa Giudice in her wake. She’s remained relatively quiet (for an ex-housewife, at least!) over the years, but Danielle is now revealing that her “love and light” philosophy has extended to her romantic life. The one time pot-stirrer has settled into a drama free life with her new fiance Joseph Masalta.
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The former Bravolebrity shares the news of her recent engagement with In Touch Weekly. She tells the site, “I am thrilled to be engaged to Joseph, he is an extraordinary an honorable man, and I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life.”
Joseph is the founder of an international security firm which consults on counter-terrorism and government intelligence, and he dedicates his spare time to advocating for healthy lifestyles and community through his own organizations. The sixteen year Navy SEAL, who has helmed several security details in the Middle East, is equally enthralled. He admits, “Danielle is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met in my life, inside and out, and I am head-over-heels in love with her.”
Discussing her reasons for leaving reality television, Danielle cites her daughters, asserting, “My children are everything to me and they needed their mom, so I decided to take some time off to focus on my family.”
As for the ladies with whom she once sparred weekly, with both sides issuing mob-style, passive aggressive threats, Danielle claims to be much happier without the ever present drama of RHONJ. She concedes, “Nobody is perfect and I think we all learned and grew from that experience,” adding, “I’ve turned a new leaf in life and carry no ill-will towards my former co-stars. I wish them nothing but the best.”
While the couple has yet to set a date, Danielle wants the nuptials to take place next year, gushing, “We are happy, peaceful and grateful to spend the rest of our lives together.”
Love and light, my friends. Love and light.
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