RHONJ's Jackie Goldschneider Opens Up About Her Surprising Friendship with Teresa Giudice: A Genuine Connection
RHONJ's Jackie Goldschneider reveals the surprising bond she formed with Teresa Giudice at BravoCon Their 'unexpected' friendship blossomed organically, as Jackie shares exclusive details with Us Weekly
Jackie Goldschneider openly discusses her friendship with Teresa Giudice following a challenging period. When questioned about her connection with the 51-year-old star of Real Housewives of New Jersey, the 47-year-old Jackie exclusively revealed to We that their bond is "fresh, evolving, and founded on mutual respect ... unforeseen."
Jackie shared at BravoCon on Saturday, November 4, that her friendship with Teresa developed naturally. They initially started conversing at a party and gradually progressed to regularly calling each other and spending more time together. The bond between them grew organically, and they genuinely like each other.
In season 11 of RHONJ, their friendship faced a challenge when Teresa accused Jackie's husband, Evan Goldschneider, of having an affair. Reflecting on this incident, Jackie appeared on an episode of the "Getting Real with the Housewives" podcast after the season premiered in February 2021.
"She has no idea who informed her. In fact, I doubt anyone actually told her. It seems like she simply fabricated it," Jackie remarked. "I was truly shocked because I hold high expectations for people and genuinely believed she would rectify the situation."
Jackie disclosed to Us prior to the 2021 season that the intense conflict nearly compelled her to quit the show, but eventually, she decided to stay.
Teresa Giudice and Jackie Goldschneider Todd Williamson/Bravo
"My family will always be my top priority, and if something jeopardizes that, I make sure to take the necessary time to ensure it aligns with my personal values," she expressed. "I strive to avoid becoming a statistic, a mere Housewife who succumbs to divorce."
However, it appears that the situation between the two of them has improved significantly. In September, Jackie confided in Us, revealing that she and Teresa were enjoying a harmonious relationship.
"We both acknowledge that we have a history filled with these experiences," she expressed. "We recognize that neither of us has treated the other kindly, but it's alright. We have moved past it."
During BravoCon, Jackie offered Us an insight into her current relationship with Margaret Josephs, stating that she found it "quite unexpected" that they are not in a positive space.
“Sometimes friendships … they evolve. They come to an end,” she said.
In September, Margaret, 56, hinted that there was tension between the pair.
"I absolutely adore Jackie, and her recently published book is truly captivating. I feel grateful that she speaks so highly of me in her book, and our connection is strong. Currently, things may not be the same between us, but I am confident that it will change in the future."
Coinciding with this, Jackie unveiled her memoir, titled "The Weight of Beautiful," in which she candidly shared her struggle with an eating disorder spanning almost twenty years. Margaret, on her end, expressed how deeply she was touched by Jackie's honest and inspiring journey.
Reporting by Christina Garibaldi
