Real Housewives Sisters Caroline, Dina Manzo No Longer Speaking
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No longer thick as thieves?
Sisters and former Real Housewives of New Jersey costars Caroline and Dina Manzo are no longer speaking -- and they have Teresa Giudice to thank.
On Sundays's reunion show, all eyes will indeed be on Giudice, 39, who has officially been iced out by her costars, one-time pal Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, Giudice's cousin, Kathy Wakile and sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga.
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"Teresa is a wolf in sheep's clothing," Manzo, 50, tells Us Weekly of Giudice, who slammed her former friend in her Fabulicious! cookbook, calling her "as Italian as the Olive Garden," and insulting her son, Christopher.
After spending much of Housewives' season 3 attempting to mend Giudice's longtime rift with her sister-in-law, Manzo realized Giudice had no intention of making nice. "It was all a charade," Manzo tells Us. "And we were all pawns in her horrible game."
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As a result, Manzo says she behaved badly toward the Gorga family, without getting to know them first. When she got to know them and become friendly, Giudice flipped. "[A friendship] was not what Teresa wanted," she tells Us. "I welcomed the bad guys, so I became the bad guy."
"When it served her purpose, she was my friend," Manzo reasons of Giudice on Sunday's reunion.
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And Giudice's behavior hasn't just affected Manzo's relationship with the Gorgas. On part one of the reunion, she reveals that her bond with her sister Dina, a Giudice ally, has officially broken down and that the pair no longer speak.
"[Teresa] is hurting people to bring herself up," Manzo fumes to Us, adding that she sees little chance of a reconciliation. "We all make mistakes and can be cruel and heartless in the things we say and do, but [Teresa's behavior] is different -- premeditated. To sit there and try to hurt someone…assault their character, it's unacceptable. I'm done."
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76it is about time they all wised up and see teresa for who she truly is ,a back stabbing illiterate diva who is jealous of everyone!
I am so sorry for the fact that Teresa was able to make it so that two sisters who appeared to be close during the first season are no longer speaking. Family is the most important thing. Teresa clearly doesn't get it. I guess misery loves company..unfortunately, the only company she will be able to get is her own family. I respect Caroline and Jacqueline for always trying to see the good in people and for trying to help Teresa and her brother Joe reunite. However, Teresa should be ashamed of how she has acted towards her brother,cousin,sister-in-law, and her friends. She is loyal to NOONE! It is a shame that it took so many years of sticking up for her to find out what she is really like. Caroline, it showed alot of class for you to apologize to Kathy and Melissa for not giving them a "fair" chance because of what Teresa was poisioning you with. I'm glad that you finally see Teresa for who she really is. A "true" friend would have NEVER spoken or written the things she did in that book. I hope she enjoys being alone...because that's what she got.
Teresa has proven that she has some serious problems (mentally). Anyone who gets pleasure at the cost of others especially when it comes to family, is lost. I show no sympathy for Teresa. Her husband isn't very mature about family either. I feel for Teresa's girls.
The flatulence of the show is amusing! But am I the only male that watches it?
i don't have a problem with caroline for the most part. i think when lauren was concerned about her looks, caroline told her it's what's inside that counts. this is true, of course, but lauren knew that meant she was not so hot on the outside. that was not helpful to lauren. i think she has a big image problem and really needs professional help, not her mother's advice. i guess that was my biggest problem with caroline this season. as for teresa, she is all over the place. you never know how teresa will react to anything. one thing that is obvious is that teresa never takes responsibility for anything. at the reunion when melissa mentioned that her husband joe was not invited to some event regarding the show and everyone else was, teresa said it was because she (melissa) just had a baby and so she didn't think joe would want to leave her to go to this event. when melissa pressed her on it, teresa then said that melissa (the one who just had the baby) should have called teresa to tell her to invite joe herself. now, why should melissa do this? it was just the dumbest thing for teresa to say. teresa should have invited her brother, and if he said he couldn't go because melissa needed him at home, no harm done. she would have done the right thing, and he would have done the right thing. or, maybe he would have said, thank you, and yes, i'd love to come. so teresa, take some responsibility for your screw-ups. intresting how lauren called it regarding the book and how teresa would react when confronted with some of the things she said. lauren said she would say she was just joking, and this was confirmed when teresa said exactly that to jacqueline.
Andy Cohen must be so happy that he has Teresa as the Danielle. Otherwise to watch the other 3 women would be such a bore. Andy was not very fair with Teresa's finances situation. No one likes to say they are broke. or was Andy hoping for tears tears and more tears or ratings..ratings and more ratings. Lets hope no one will do that to you Andy when you rake in the cash after your ratings go up for the drama you put against Teresa.
I can not believe some of you. How in the heck do you know what really went on between Tresa and Caroline? How do you know who told what to. We only saw the parts that they knew were going to be on film and what the producers wanted to air.. They previewed the shows all together. Could some of you tell us all what Caroline lied about first hand. I have been watching the same shows, I think you all have been watching and I still don't know the whole story. I do know that Tresa stirred up trouble at the Brownstone waiting for Danielle in the lobby and I do know she lied to everyone when she said she just wanted to talk and make piece. Look what happened after that? We all had good drama to watch for the rest of the season. Great work Producers. These are Soaps. The more Drama the higher ratings. More money for Bravo and more money for Magazine publishers and more money for the Rags. It's too bad though, because a lot of lives are being compromised. Why did Andy Cohen keep questioning Tresa about her personal finances? It was hurtful to listen too. What did he expect her to say? Tresa has been humiliated enough in the press over this. Was he hoping that she would jump out of her chair again and maybe attack Caroline. Makes better TV. So, please some one, If you know first hand what happened behind the scenes let us all know. These shows are entertainment . They get paid. I don't think the Cook Book would make much money for the publishers if there wasn't some dirt in it. Maybe it was a condition that she had to agree to or no Book. Maybe she had to sell her friends out for the money. She could have been in a fight for her life situation. Only my opinion. It is really sad Did you notice that Andy Cohen didn't ask about that? Did I miss it? I can comment on the reunion show because I did see that first hand and I think that Tresa's behavior was shocking to me because she was always my favorite. I might add that I am third generation Italian and I could relate to alot of the silly stuff that went on. Family is important to her she says's, then how does she ever mend fences with her brother when she called his wife the devil and insulted her cousin Kathy on national TV. They all looked so sad. Caroline is overly protective of her kids. So what? She protected her friend Tresa against all odds. She is not perfect and never said she was. My guess is that there is much more going on between these housewives than a cook book. We will have to wait for season four to fine out more. They weren't allowed to talk much about what really led up to where they are now. For sure. Tressa needs hanger management. I don't say that to be mean. She is falling apart. Just look at her.She was a nervous wreck. I have seen a side of her now that makes me wonder if I have been lookiing through rose colored glasses also..
I think fans of HWONJ need to look at Teresa's bigoted comments and they will know who she really is. People may say Caroline is a fraud but at least she is not a racist. These shows are on the air to show drama. Fans should expect to see lies, back stabbing, and manipulation, but not racism. Shame on you Theresa for being such a judgemental person.
Caroline IS a control freak. In years past, she made me sick how into her boys she was. You can be a devoted mother without wanting to BREATHE for your children! I can't stand mothers like that. Cut the umbilical cord, Caroline. Let them be men. I think she went nuts over this whole thing w/ Theresa because she insulted her baby boy. Let your sons be MEN. They'll eventually (one day) thank you for it (I guess) -Maybe she's been fighting their battles for so long, they are used to it?! With Caroline, it has always bothered me how she HAS to have the last word. ALWAYS. It's her way or the highway. Dina is much more peaceful and offers forgiveness to people and Caroline HATES anything or anyone who goes against how she thinks. She thinks everyone should think like her. There's a wrong way and then there's Caroline Manzo's way! I thought I might like her this year because it seemed like she got a life, but I'm not sure?! I will say Caroline was always in Theresa's corner. She was always nice when other people put Theresa down about the bankruptcy. Caroline was supportive. I don't know what happened between those two to make it so bad?! I am kind of shocked! I think Theresa can be childish. I could totally see her getting mad at someone for associating with someone she's "against" She's childish! My favorite is Jacquelyn. She's sweet and I think she's funny. I like Kathy and Melissa too! Oy...I'm sure I'll be watching these Olive Garden style Italians next week...
I don't pretend to know these people off of camera or have special insight to their lives but I do know that money problems can cause people to behave VERY strangely. Sometimes is horrible ways. I look at Teresa and see someone who is emotionally & mentally in way over her head. She is fighting for her life. The best thing she could do is start being upfront and honest with herself, her family and friends. I know she needs the money but she really needs to stop filming and focus on the important aspects of life. Her finances, her children and her sanity. She so badly wants to be portrayed one way and has no clue how to make that happen. I don't blame the others for calling her out on her comments and behavior. We all have been in situations where enough is enough. I 'm certain the others aren't saints but if you watch the 1st reunion you will notice the calm of Caroline, Melissa, & Kathy. It's because they are at the end of their ropes and over it. They are speaking the truth. They have nothing to defend or be defensive about. The truth really does set you free & I could see it in these women's faces. I wish Teresa and her family all the best. She is scrapping for whatever she can right now & not doing the best job at it. Just my 2 cents
Actually, I have been a Teresa fan for years, but I am seeing her true colors. Obnoxious, conceded, arrogant, belittling everyone but her crude husband. She's is on the wrong side of 40 and can't stand it. While I was never a big Caroline fan, I was a Jacqueline fan and Teresa has a big mouth. She can bash everybody but when she is criticized she can't take it. Get out of the kitchen if you can't stand the heat Ter.
Terese Giudice showed her true, racist, bigoted, idiotic, uninformed, malicious self last night. May she and her Guido husband rot in prison. I browsed through her AWFUL *ahem* "Fabulicious* cookbook last week at the book store. The "recipes" are obviously not anything she's ever cooked with her own hands and there was clearly a ghost writer on board, as the English language is not her friend. Bottom line, all you had to do was look at her heavily painted face. As it melted under the hot lights, her natural born ugliness shown through. This show just lost a viewer. It's not fun anymore.
Teresa has some major issues. Frankly, I think she needs to divorce her husband , and remove her children from such a toxic environment. I'm surprised social services hasn't intervened. Her girls are psychologically messed up, and need some major therapy. It's a shame that she's so wrapped up in her own world that she can't even see the major damage her lifestyle and actions have done to her children. She's a pathetic mother and a pathetic woman. Sad. Just sad.
The season and finale was so convoluted, you can see there was so much underneath the surface just busting at the seams. Teresa is a piece of work. She is such a toxic person. I cannot imagine having to put up with a person like that in my family or in my life. Caroline is and remains the voice of reason. Kathy is a lady and so balanced. Melissa is emotional and seems genuine and dedicated to her family. Teresa is a mess. She is delusional, jealous, highly defensive and unnecessarily aggressive to everyone. She has no control over herself when she offends someone the moment she opens her uneducated mouth. Teresa, you need a ton of self help, because Karma is gonna get you.
Caroline grow up and be honest... You are so fake!!
I have twice attempted to post...posted, clicked and it disappeared...so now this is much shorter...Caroline is a fraud! Bigtime..No Italian woman would want to be pictured as a Caroline Manzo..her husband seems nice...good thing he spends so much time at the brownstone...She lied about Daniele's book and created a horrible scene at the restaurant..she lied again tonight on the lst Reunion..and anyone who sees every show and listens...knows by now she is a master manipulator ...Jacqueline had the most integrity on the show.
I think therersa or should I say the trouble maker! she is a disgrace not only to her family but her friends and children she always wants to be in the spotlight and she doesn't know how to be a true friend unless you agree with her bull crab! she should leave the show before she makes more of a fool out of herself and when I look back I see that maybe all the other women were a lot better behaved then she could ever be ..she is a big spoil selfish DOG! Get Jesus and stop cutting people down because they tell you the truth! You even make your husband look bad because you always set him off and then he acts crazy when he sees you get upset over nothing you are out of control!
I just finished watching the reunion and after 10 minutes was wondering where I could go to try to let Caroline know how poorly judgemental she is. I lost my liking for her by mid-season after she was so critical of others, gossipy and then the radio show! OMG..I don't believe for 1 second that she's experienced enough of life that most of us have lived and are living to be able to give reliable advice. Stop with the dumb sayings already! I agree, she's the Jill Zarin of HWNJ. Jacqueline did good to stay away..but I'm sure the stress of dealing with Ashley plays a big part in how easily wounded she probably is feeling. Teresa needs to hang tough. I can forgive the dumb ass things she says as I feel she often speaks before she thinks. The mean girls better back off! If any of them can't accept the show's needed drama, leave like Dina did. And I doubt Teresa forced Dina to become estranged from Caroline; leaves me really curious what's really gone on between the sisters?
I meant to say that "her" modeling is a hoot, not he. Back you up in "a" corner . Type O, sorry
Caroline was a liar at the restaurant about the book about Daniele....she again lied on the show tonight...Anyone who watches and listens regularly can see that Caroline is a fraud...Her husband seems like a good guy..good thing he spends so much time at the Brownstone...she is a poser, a fraud and a proven liar...she manipulates, she isolates one against another while pretending to be a peacemaker..No Itqalian woman would want to be pictured as a Caroline Manzo..the most integrity on the show was Jacqueline....this woman would be dangerous to a family.....she can change on a dime for her own purposes...Theresa may be a loudmouth, but she is not a conniver...she is up front...Caroline is only believed by people who don't watch the show and listen to every episode so her lies can be proven...what a master manipulator...shame, shame on whatever kind of Italian you think you are...you do not represent Italian womahood.