Teresa Giudice is sharing what changed everything in her tension-filled relationship with her brother Joe Gorga. And it’s not what people think. While many question the timing of the reunion, the reality, according to Teresa, is that it was Gia Giudice who sparked the long-awaited reconciliation between the siblings.
Gia Giudice calls her uncle Joe Gorga her “best friend”
In a clip from Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea, Teresa talked more about her meeting with Joe and Melissa Gorga and how it all came about. First of all, she shut down the rumors that the family’s reunion was for publicity or to secure a spot on the next Real Housewives of New Jersey.
“We reunited way before BravoCon,” Teresa shared. “I think it’s been like over a month or something. It’s been a minute.”
She added, “It wasn’t done for the press. It was done for us. And anyone who knows me knows the truth. I wouldn’t be doing it for press or TV.”
According to Teresa, the reconciliation and eventual thaw began quietly. And the reunion became emotional for everyone, especially Gia, who spent several years navigating the landmines of her mom’s rift with her uncle.
“Gia’s so happy,” Teresa shared. “My brother’s her godfather, and they were really close and even said, ‘I got my best friend back.’ She adored my brother.” And Gia was more than just happy, she was a catalyst for the whole thing.
Teresa said that when she and Gia joined the reality competition series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, the quiet moments between death-defying challenges gave her clarity. Gia told her it was time to let go of the past. She reminded Teresa that if she wanted to be a good example, she needed to set one.
“So, I’m thinking, I go, ‘I think I’m gonna let things go with my brother,’” Teresa shared. “I didn’t tell her then, but right before the milling, that’s why I dropped out. I wanted to show her I was done with the fighting.”
It looks like things can change with enough time and an open mind. We’ll see if the reconciliation will last, but peace is always a better option.
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TELL US – DO YOU THINK TERESA AND HER BROTHER ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO STAY ON GOOD TERMS? WAS IT ABOUT TIME FOR A PEACEFUL RECONCILIATION?
