'RHONJ’ star Rachel Fuda and her husband announce exciting news

Rachel Fuda is not John Fuda's first wife
UPDATED AUG 12, 2024
'RHONJ' star Rachel Fuda with her husband John Fuda (Instagram/@johnfuda_)
'RHONJ' star Rachel Fuda with her husband John Fuda (Instagram/@johnfuda_)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rachel Fuda, star of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey,' recently announced that she is expecting her third child with her husband, John Fuda. The exciting news means the couple will soon be a family of six. Rachel and John already have two young daughters, Gianella Jolie, 4, and Giuliana Rose, 2. Additionally, Rachel is a proud stepmother to John’s 17-year-old son, Jaiden, whom she adopted.

The Fuda family celebrated the announcement with a heartwarming beach photo shoot, revealing their growing family and sharing their joy with the world. Rachel expressed how much being a mother means to her, stating that it fulfills her more than she ever imagined. She also shared that she and John always felt like their family wasn’t complete and are thrilled to welcome another baby into their lives.

Rachel revealed that she had initially shared the pregnancy news with her 'RHONJ' castmates during the Season 14 "Off the Rails" special, where she expressed her excitement about expanding her family. The Fudas have long wanted to add another child to their home, and this pregnancy feels like the perfect completion to their family.

Throughout the pregnancy journey, Rachel faced some challenges, particularly because she had to come off her arthritis medication to prepare for the IVF process. Despite the difficulties, Rachel’s determination and love for her family kept her going. When she finally received a positive pregnancy test, Rachel was overjoyed, and the whole family couldn’t wait to welcome the newest member.

‘RHONJ’ star Rachel Fuda reveals about husband John’s ‘painful’ health emergency

In a recent episode of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey', Rachel Fuda opened up about her husband John Fuda's serious health scare. During a guys' night at Joe Gorga's house, John experienced a severe allergic reaction after taking a bone marrow shot, where liquor is poured through an actual bone.

John's reaction started with throat pain and quickly worsened, making him feel like he was “dying.” Despite his insistence that he didn’t need medical help, his friends urged him to go to the hospital because they feared he was experiencing anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Rachel described the incident as "painful" and "scary," emphasizing how serious the situation was. Thankfully, John managed to recover, and Rachel recently shared on social media that they’re doing well, though it’s clear the emergency was a significant and distressing event for both of them.

'RHONJ' star John Fuda banned his ex Brittany Malsch from meeting their son Jaiden (Instagram/@rachelfuda)
'RHONJ' star John Fuda and Rachel (Instagram/@rachelfuda)

Who is John Fuda’s first wife?

John Fuda’s first wife is Brittany Malsch. Brittany is known for her past legal troubles, including a conviction related to a burglary case. During her time in prison, there were allegations that Teresa Giudice and her husband, Luis Ruelas, reached out to Brittany, although they have denied these claims. Brittany has a 17-year-old son, Jaiden, with John, whom Rachel Fuda, John’s current wife, has officially adopted.

John Fuda's ex Brittany Malsch calling out Bravo husband in leaked messages  (YouTube/bravo/ StateofNewJersey/DepartmentofCorrections)
John Fuda's ex Brittany Malsch (YouTube/@bravo, @StateofNewJersey/@DepartmentofCorrections)

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