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Melissa Gorga accused of hiring paparazzi to 'outshine' joint graduation party for Teresa Giudice's daughters: 'She was jealous'

'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Melissa Gorga was accusing her of calling the paparazzi on herself in order to outshine her nieces' graduation celebration

FRANKLIN HILLS, NEW JERSEY: Melissa Gorga looked gorgeous in a flowery print gown as she attended a high school graduation party for one of her daughter's friends in New Jersey on July 19, 2023. However, the internet quickly called out 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star, accusing her of calling the paparazzi on herself in order to outshine her nieces' graduation celebration.

Melissa put on a trendy show on Monday before attending an event in Franklin Hills, New Jersey. The 'RHONJ' star looked lovely in a bright green floral-patterned off-the-shoulder dress with pink, orange, and white flowers all over it. The gown was floor-length. She accessorized with a silver chain necklace with a white pendant, a pair of nude open-toed high heels, and a couple of bracelets.

Melissa attends high school graduation party

Gia and Gabriella Giudice had a double celebration! Teresa Giudice's daughters celebrated their graduations with a combined spectacular white and gold party. Teresa and husband Luis Ruelas hosted the event at their new house, which included personalized cakes, spectacular flower and balloon decorations, and a white marquee complete with a dance floor adjacent to the family's grotto-style swimming pool. Luis and his son Louie Jr joined Gia and Gabriella along with their sisters Milania and Audriana.

Gia wore a white cowl-neck satin slip dress to the celebrations, while Gabriella wore a strappy satin dress in the same color. Teresa's cutout pink and white striped maxi dress brought a splash of color to the proceedings. Gia and Gabriella were photographed with family members in front of a display of balloons, colorful flowers, and light-up letters spelling out "GRAD."

To commemorate their accomplishments, the two were also given personalized cakes. Gia was beaming as she stood in front of her gold three-tiered cake, which was topped with a black graduation cap and the inscription, "Class of 2023 Congratulations Gia," in glittering gold icing. Gabriella, for her part, stood with her mother next to a dark blue three-tier cake with the insignia of the University of Michigan, where she will be completing her studies.

Melissa appeared for photos the same week, with her black hair arranged into delicate waves. She received a new pedicure with her toes painted in white nail polish and a new manicure with light pink acrylics on her fingernails. She posed for two shots outside on a balcony, showcasing her lovely garden and patio. In both photos, she had a broad, open smile on her face.

Another photo showed the 44-year-old posing inside her house in front of a white wall and a set of see-through doors leading outdoors to her backyard. Melissa was seen getting ready to attend a post-high school graduation celebration for one of her daughter's pals. It was unknown which of Antonia's pals the party was for, as the 17-year-old and Melissa have yet to share any images on social media from the event.

'Jealous that her nieces graduation party was trending'

With Melissa's photos coming to light soon after the Giudice celebration, one user on the internet claimed, "Not Melissa inviting The Daily Mail to her house for a photo shoot because she was jealous that her nieces graduation party was trending LOLOL soooo desperate!" 

Reacting to the tweet, one person said, "The thirst with this one is so real it's almost sad to try and compete with your own family." Another person quipped, " I don’t get how she doesn’t understand that we know the paparazzi don’t go out there for her for Antonia’s FRIEND high school grad — come on now."

One user wrote, "Melissa trying to outshine the beautiful Giudice girls." One user also noted, "No she did NOT 1st the gas station now this.....bro they must be really broke to be selling photos/articles to the press."

One Twitter user also commented, "And of course she wants to one up with her nieces and talk about them on her podcast all the time. Does she want wear them like last years Versace?? loool." Another asked, "That's news? Attends a friend of her daughters grad party? THIRSTY." "Hahahahaha such a loooser," wrote another.