Milania Giudice is paying tribute to her sister on Gabriella Giudice’s birthday.
“Happy birthday @gabriella.giudice 🤍,” Milania, 20, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, October 4. “You really are the best sister I could ever ask for. You’re genuinely one of the smartest people I know, and I’m so proud of the person you are. I’ve put you through a lot over the years, and I know I haven’t always made being my sister easy, but you’ve always been there for me, accepted me, and loved me through everything.”
She continued, “I’ve always told you that you’re literally Cinderella in real life, and even with the black hair now, I still stand by it 😂. I can’t believe you’re 22 already. Time really flies. I love you so much and I’m so lucky to have you as my sister. 🤍.”
Alongside the message, Milania shared sweet photos of Gabriella, 22, and sisters Audriana Giudice, 17, and Gia Giudice, 25, through the years. In one image, Milania also shared a throwback photo featuring her late friend, Victoria Zardoya. (Zardoya died of a traumatic brain injury after an accidental fall at the Fort Dade historic ruins in Florida in July. She was 20.)
In the comments section, mom Teresa Giudice shared her support, writing, “♥️🎂🥳🎈🎉.” (Teresa, 54, welcomed her four daughters with former husband Joe Giudice. The pair finalized their divorce in 2020.)
Milania’s post comes after she was arrested in May at Teresa’s home after an alleged incident. She was charged with simple assault and purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury before pleading not guilty to all charges. (Us confirmed that the next court date in the case is set for December 1.)
In an arrest report obtained by Us, Gabriella called authorities to report her “acting erratically” and “throwing food [and] candles.” The alleged victim was not identified and no injuries were reported.
In July, Milania broke her silence on the arrest after a fake mugshot circulated on social media.
“I have one thing to say, I’m going to save the rest for tomorrow. But that ‘mugshot’ of me, if you guys really believe. That’s AI,” she said in a TikTok video. “I ate down in my mugshot. I looked fire. I mean, nothing to be proud of.”
Milania noted that “s*** happens in life,” adding, “It is what it is, you gotta learn from it. Just become a better person and talk about it. I just was not in a good area in my life. That happens, I’ve been through a lot in life and some other stuff happened to me. Just because you guys think you know everything that happens in my life, you just really don’t.”
Months later, Milania made headlines when she reportedly posted and quickly deleted a video of herself during what looked to be a heated exchange with her mom and Gia at the Tampa International Airport. Milania’s rep, Marina DeSantis, told TMZ in September that she is receiving professional support following the alleged incident.
“She is currently surrounded by people who love her and is under the care of professionals who are working with her and her family,” DeSantis’ statement read. “Milania is deeply loved by her family and friends, and all of us are doing everything we can to support her as she navigates an incredibly difficult time in her life, particularly following the devastating loss of her best friend, Victoria.”
The statement continued, “Milania is a good-hearted and caring young woman who has been going through a very challenging period, and our focus right now is simply on her health, healing and well-being. In time, she hopes that being open about her experiences may help other young people facing their own struggles, but for now, we ask for compassion and privacy as she and her family continue to navigate this together.”
Joe addressed the airport incident in a statement last month, calling his daughter a “good girl” with a “big heart” who is “going through a very difficult period right now.” Teresa, for her part, shared a lengthy statement via her Instagram Story and noted Milania has “experienced tremendous heartbreak and significant psychological trauma” after her best friend’s death.
“Milania is my daughter before she is anything else. She is a young woman going through an incredibly difficult and deeply personal time, and she deserves the opportunity to heal without every moment of her pain being analyzed publicly,” Teresa wrote, in part. “I am asking, from one mother to another, and from one family to all of you, to please show Milania compassion and kindness and allow her the privacy she needs right now.”
