After years of public ups and downs, Teresa Giudice says she and Danielle Staub are on good terms.
The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star recently appeared on her daughter Gia Giudice’s podcast, “Casual Chaos,” and surprised fans by reflecting fondly on her former co-star, despite their infamous past. While they may not be best friends, Giudice made it clear that any animosity is in the past.
“I ended up getting to know her, and then look, we ended up making up later on,” Giudice said, confirming that she and Staub have mended fences and now share mutual respect.
It’s a notable shift for the pair, who had one of the franchise’s most explosive feuds. From the legendary table flip to a series of betrayals and reconciliations, their relationship defined early “RHONJ” drama—and left fans wondering where things stood for years.
The Infamous Table Flip
Giudice and Staub first clashed in the Season 1 finale of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” when Staub confronted the group over rumors and Giudice snapped—launching a dinner table across the room and into reality TV history.
“Danielle was… let me tell you, Danielle was made for it. She was TV gold. She really was. She was awesome. She just put it all out there, literally,” Giudice said on the podcast, praising Staub’s rawness despite their rocky beginnings.
Giudice recalled the moment that pushed her to flip the table: “She was fun and very easygoing, just so much fun, even though in the beginning, she was like insulting me a little bit. That’s what made me flip the table on her, you know?”
“Because she would just throw these little jabs at me, like she said to Joe, ‘Don’t speak to me like you speak to your wife.’ Stuff like that. And then I’m the type where I take it, I take it, I take it, and then when I don’t take it anymore, I explode.”
A Complicated But Lasting Reality TV Bond
Following Staub’s return to the series years later, the two briefly joined forces against castmate Margaret Josephs—until another fallout ensued. Giudice admitted on camera that she had encouraged Staub to pull Josephs’ ponytail, a move that reignited tension between them.
Though their friendship has had its share of chaos, Giudice’s recent comments show a surprising evolution: what began with flipped tables and public feuds has mellowed into mutual appreciation.
Their story is a testament to the unpredictable nature of reality TV relationships—and how time, perspective, and a few podcasts can shift even the most iconic dynamics.
