Who is Danielle Cabral’s father? 'RHONJ' star reveals her dad 'never stood up for her' amid feud with brother
MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY: In the latest episode of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14, Danielle Cabral opened up about her strained relationship with her father, Philip DiPietro, revealing that they are no longer on speaking terms. She discussed the reasons behind their falling out and clarified whether her father is permitted to visit her children.
'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star discussed her husband Nate Cabral's previous health struggles. During the reunion, Danielle also revealed that she sent a gift to her brother for the birth of his daughter, only for it to be returned. The ongoing tension between them was a recurring theme throughout the season, with their father opting to remain neutral amidst their feud.
In the latest episode, Danielle shared her plans to throw a party celebrating her husband Nate's life, reflecting on his past struggles with health issues.
During a conversation with Nate, Danielle reflected on the challenging period six years ago when he underwent brain surgery, recalling how frightening it was for their relationship. She revealed that at that time, Nate was unable to walk
“He would stand there and just stare at me. It was terrifying. Come to find out he had a cyst in his brain," Danielle shared.
Danielle then discussed her current problems with her father. She revealed stopped talking to her dad because he didn't handle her brother returning a gift in the way she wanted. She feels her dad has never supported her and is considering cutting ties to protect herself.
"I stopped talking to my dad because he handled the gift situation with my brother not in the best way,” Danielle said. The Bravo housewife went on to say, “But he’s never stood up for me. And it might be harsh on my part to just cut ties. I just need to start protecting myself."
Danielle mentioned that despite their ongoing issues, her father maintains a relationship with her children and keeps in touch with Nate. She stressed the significance of not depriving her kids of this familial connection
'RHONJ' star Danielle Cabral's dad Philip Pietro got teary-eyed due to her son's absence during a family meeting
In the Season 13 reunion of 'RHONJ', emotions ran high as Danielle Cabral's father, Phillip DiPietro, became visibly moved during a family meeting. Notably absent was Danielle's brother, Tom, a 35-year-old aspiring athlete. The siblings grew up in Staten Island.
Tom, a former athlete from Staten Island, attended the College of Staten Island Athletics and played collegiate baseball. He graduated from Susan E Wagner High School and married his long-term partner Gabrielle DiPietro in October 2020. Their daughter, Carmella, was born in 2022.
Who is 'RHONJ' Season 14 star Danielle Cabral's mother?
Danielle Cabaral, the star of 'RHONJ', was born to Angelica Mauro and Philip Pietro in August 1985, making her 39 years old. In addition to her successful business ventures, she also dabbles in acting and influencer work.
Conversely, Danielle revealed during the episode that her relationship with her mother is strong, and they are currently in a good place. However, she also mentioned that she has chosen to cut off communication with her father due to his mishandling of the gift situation involving her brother.
Danielle emphasized that while her bond with her mother remains positive, her relationship with her father has been strained as a result of his actions. “Me and my mom are doing great, but I stopped talking to my dad because he handled the gift situation with my brother not in the best way," she shared.
'RHONJ' Season 14 star Danielle Cabral shares a complicated relationship with her brother Thomas DiPietro
Danielle's brother, Thomas DiPietro, has not ventured into reality TV like his sister. Despite Danielle's affinity for attention and fame, Thomas has not appeared on 'RHONJ' as of now.
During a poignant moment at Danielle's daughter's party in Season 13, their parents became emotional while discussing their children, including Danielle and Thomas. It was revealed that Danielle and Thomas had not spoken to each other for several years.
Danielle explained to the producers that her relationship with her brother had drifted apart, ultimately resulting in their current estrangement. She explained that he had mocked her on Instagram in the past, leading her to block him and, unfortunately, miss out on attending his wedding. She also mentioned that some of the strain in their relationship was due to her brother's wife. Their father hopes to bring the family back together.
Thomas maintains an active presence on Instagram, although he opts to keep his profile private for his privacy, unlike his reality TV star sister. Initially harboring dreams of pursuing a career in athletics, Thomas played college base
Despite refraining from sharing details about an incident involving her brother on TV, Danielle expressed optimism in a heartfelt Father's Day post, honoring both her father and husband.
New episodes of 'RHONJ' Season 14 drop every Sunday at 8 pm ET only on Bravo.
