The Evolution of Danielle Staub: From RHONJ Villain to Wellness Advocate

The Notorious Villain of RHONJ

Danielle Staub is one of the most notorious villains from The Real Housewives of New Jersey with a heavy online presence, so here's what the star has been up to since last appearing on RHONJ season 10. Danielle became famous when RHONJ season 1 premiered in 2009 and quickly became known for her volatile behavior, especially towards longtime RHONJ star Teresa Giudice.

Danielle Staub in her wedding dress and veil on the Real Housewives of New Jersey

Between Teresa calling Danielle a 'prostitution w***e' at the end of season 1 to Jacqueline Laurita's daughter Ashlee pulling her hair in season 2, Danielle's abrasive attitude and defensive personality eventually ended with the housewife quitting RHONJ ahead of season 3. Danielle eventually returned to The Real Housewives franchise as a friend during RHONJ season 8, but her relationships with the other ladies didn't fare much better than before. Danielle and Dolores Catania butted heads during season 8, which lasted throughout the rest of the season, with tensions exceptionally high during the RHONJ star's wedding planning with Danielle's ex-husband Marty Caffrey in season 9. When RHONJ season 10 came around, Danielle was in a feud with Margaret Josephs. After Margaret and Danielle went head-to-head in Steven Dann's show store, Danielle grabbed Margaret's hair, which was influenced by frenemy Teresa, ending her time on the series for good.

RHONJ’s Danielle Staub at a dinner party

Advocacy for Arthritis Awareness

Since Danielle's last appearance on RHONJ, the 61-year-old has become a staunch advocate for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis awareness. According to the former reality star, Danielle was diagnosed with both conditions over 30 years ago and frequently offered her Instagram followers advice on how to manage symptoms of the illnesses, including the use of sound bowls, yoga, and exercise. Like other social media influencers, the mom-of-two advertises brands like Mett Naturals, which produces organic hemp products. When Danielle isn't wellness advocating through these channels, Instagram users can check out her delicious-looking gluten and dairy-free recipes.

Involvement in RHONJ Universe and Podcasting Journey

In addition to documenting her physical wellness journey, Danielle has remained involved with The Real Housewives franchise from a distance by filming recaps of RHONJ episodes. In July 2020, Danielle launched her podcast, Danielle Staub, Absolutely. Her podcast featured entertainment figures like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dana Wilkey, who Bravo fans may remember for bragging about $25,000 sunglasses, and gossip blogger Jason Lee. Danielle stayed busy critiquing each RHONJ season 11 episode with a digital creator, Yavet. However, Danielle has yet to record a podcast episode since July 2021. Danielle's commentary extends beyond RHONJ, as she has spoken out about some of The Real Housewives ladies with alleged legal issues, like RHOBH's Erika Jayne and Jen Shah from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Although Danielle still has the same brash exterior as she first displayed back on The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 1, it seems clear that Danielle is thriving now that she is not appearing on reality television. Between uploading delicious recipes, showing off her yoga moves, and partnering with several wellness and makeup brands, Danielle has no plans to disappear from the public eye anytime soon. As for her longstanding back-and-forth relationship with Teresa, their relationship was severed for good after Danielle left the Bravo series.