‘RHONJ’ stars Margaret Josephs and Melissa Gorga get candid about their fallout with Jackie Goldschneider
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: During a recent BravoCon 2023 event, 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Margaret Josephs teased fans with a "spoiler alert," announcing that Jackie Goldschneider and her did not have the relationship they used to.
Melissa Gorga chimed in with her thoughts, expressing her difficulty with the situation, claiming that while Jackie is nice "to her face," the reality is "confusing."
Revealing the spoiler, Margaret said, "We're not as close as we used to be, which is sad." Revealing what may have turned their relationship sour, Margaret said, "She informed me we're not as close as I thought we were, so I think I took offense to that and it went a little south."
Margaret and Melissa did not hold back on their thoughts about Jackie's newfound friendship with Teresa Giudice. They slyly hinted that the dynamics had shifted, emphasizing that they were not as close as they used to be.
She pointed out that when the three of them were together, Jackie's recent actions didn't seem to align with her past behavior.
Margaret Josephs got into an argument with Jackie Goldschneider over her book launch
The 'RHONJ' drama continued as Margaret Josephs and Jackie Goldschneider's friendship on-screen seemed to be falling apart. Accusations were flung as they struggled to maintain their bond.
Margaret accused Jackie of shifting alliances and distancing herself, with the heart of their argument being Jackie's book, 'The Weight of Beautiful'.
Jackie distributed copies to some cast members, but Margaret notably did not receive one, sparking doubts about their friendship. Jackie believed Margaret was trying to take credit for the book deal, which their shared publicist, introduced by Margaret, had helped secure.
Margaret expressed hope for their future but acknowledged the need to reassess their connection in an interview with The Sun. “I think we were always close. I think that we will always have that love for each other, but I think right now we just have to see where it goes," Margaret said.
Melissa Gorga takes a jab at Jackie Goldschneider on her newfound friendship with Teresa Giudice
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' stars Melissa Gorga and Margaret Josephs didn't hold back on their views about Jackie Goldschneider's evolving friendship with Teresa Giudice during Season 14 filming.
As fans observed a noticeable shift in dynamics among the cast, Melissa commented, "Everyone needs to remember who their friends are and who was there for them when they were down — not while they're just trying to get back up,' making a sly comment on Jackie and Teresa's budding friendship.
During the BravoCon 2023 panel, Margaret expressed her confusion, acknowledging that Jackie appeared kind and genuine to her face but she noticed subtle snarky comments that left her questioning the authenticity of Jackie's new life decisions.
How did Jackie Goldschneider and Teresa Giudice become friends?
For Jackie, her newfound friendship with Teresa was a result of personal growth. She explained, "We both grew up. I think our lives changed a lot in the past three years, and we found ourselves at this point as different people, drawn to each other," she told Hello.
"Once we opened ourselves up to that friendship, [we realized] we really like each other," she added.
Jackie had always been firmly on Team Melissa but recently forged a connection with Teresa that caught fans by surprise. They began leaving supportive comments on each other's social media posts, signifying the growth of an unexpected friendship.
Despite their Season 11 fall-out over an analogy, by the end of the season, Jackie and Teresa had reconciled and were on better terms.
