Summary

• Teresa Giudice has been a long-term cast member on RHONJ, experiencing some of her most traumatic moments on camera.
• Several original cast , such as Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita, have come and gone throughout the series.
• Melissa Gorga, Teresa's sister-in-law, has been one of the most dramatic cast and her ongoing feud with Teresa will be a focus in the season.

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey has been one of Bravo's longest-running Real Housewives series, introducing fans to a massive cast of characters with big hair and bigger personalities. While The Real Housewives Of New York City and The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills are more predictable locations for the franchise, northern New Jersey is one of the most interesting locales that the series has ever covered. With its proximity to New York City, the location still provides the drama of a small, wealthy area, much like The Real Housewives Of Orange County. RHONJ has provided some of the most dramatic Real Housewives moments of all time, including Teresa Giudice's infamous table-flipping incident, throughout its nearly 15 years on the air.

With such a long-term series, there have been many cast that have come and gone from the show through the years. From Teresa to her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, several long-time cast have stuck things out on the series, while others have come and gone throughout the years. From original cast Caroline Manzo and Danielle Staub to mid-series additions Kathy Wakile and Siggy Flicker, the cast has been an expansive bunch of women who have been open to sharing their lives and drama with the world. With cast having come and gone throughout the series, keeping track of them can be a difficult task.

Teresa Giudice: RHONJ Season 1-Present

As one of the original RHONJ cast , Teresa has been through some of her most traumatic moments in life on camera. With RHONJ being around for her marriage to Joe Giudice and their legal issues to the difficult times Teresa faced after having to serve time in prison, the series has seen her through some of the most difficult things in life. While Teresa is currently still a cast member on RHONJ, her feud with sister-in-law Melissa has pushed her closer and closer to leaving the series each season.

Jacqueline Laurita: RHONJ Season 1-7

Jacqueline Laurita was an original of the RHONJ cast, with several family ties to the series. Jacqueline had three children, an older daughter named Ashley and two younger sons from her marriage to Chris Laurita. Jacqueline was known for her devotion to her children, and while the drama didn't typically revolve around her, she was always present to share her opinion. As the sister-in-law of Caroline and Dina Manzo, she had a strong bond in the series and was present through RHONJ season 7.

Caroline Manzo: RHONJ Season 1-5

Another of the original cast of RHONJ, Caroline was one of the older cast when the series began. As a mother whose children were frequently on the series, the Manzo's eventually had their spinoff series, Manzo'd with Children, which ran for three seasons on Bravo. As the owners of one of the most successful event spaces in Northern New Jersey, The Brownstone, The Manzo's were well-known throughout the tri-state area, and Caroline's presence on the series just made the space more popular. Caroline left the show after RHONJ season 5 but will be returning to Bravo for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip season 4.

Dina Manzo: RHONJ Season 1-2 & 6

Dina was another early RHONJ cast member, appearing on the series until its second season, then returning for the sixth season. Dina is part of the large Manzo family tree, with sister Caroline and brother Chris, who was married to Jacqueline. Dina's marriage to Tommy Manzo was documented on RHONJ, but after the couple separated, Dina relocated to the west coast. Now remarried and living in Malibu, California, Dina could find herself part of another Real Housewives franchise in the future.

Danielle Staub: RHONJ Season 1-2

Danielle Staub may have only appeared on RHONJ seasons 1 and 2, but she still quickly became one of the most infamous cast of the series. With her villainous nature and dramatic antics, Danielle was a great foil for Teresa to play off of in the early seasons of the series. Her personal life quickly became too messy for RHONJ, and though there was never any reason given that she wasn't set to return to the series, she has not been invited back to the Bravo show in subsequent years.

Melissa Gorga: RHONJ Season 3-Present

Teresa's sister-in-law Melissa has been one of the most dramatic cast in RHONJ history. Married to Joe Gorga, Teresa's brother, the feud between the families has been set to boil over for several seasons. After the drama of RHONJ season 13, including a dramatic reunion where Teresa's husband Luis Ruelas seemingly threatened her fellow cast , including Melissa and Joe, their continued feud will surely be a focal point of RHONJ season 14.

Kathy Wakile: RHONJ Season 3-7

A cousin of Teresa, Kathy, appeared on RHONJ season 3 and was on the series until RHONJ season 7. While Kathy was close with Teresa, she frequently got put into the middle of Teresa and Melissa's arguments, trying to be the peacemaker. Kathy's desire to see both sides of the fight caused a rift between herself and Teresa, and Kathy no longer speaks to either Teresa or Melissa.

Teresa Aprea: RHONJ Season 6

A twin who ed RHONJ season 6 with her sister, Teresa Aprea, was only on the series for a short time, but many her fondly. Though Teresa appeared in RHONJ season 6 alongside her twin sister, Nicole Napolitano. The twins were known for their positive energy but were also feuding with their former friend Teresa while on the show. After her time on RHONJ, Teresa and her sister began hosting a podcast, Girls In Heels, which lasted until 2016.

Amber Marchese: RHONJ Season 6

Amber Marchese ed RHONJ season 6, and while she didn't continue afterward, she was still integral to the plot of the season. Though she didn't provide much drama on RHONJ, Amber's personal life took a bit of a hit as she and her husband, Jim Marchese, went through some very public personal issues on Marriage Boot Camp. Amber had some health issues to deal with after her time on RHONJ but has fully committed to her health and is currently doing well as a real estate agent in her native New Jersey.

Nicole Napolitano: RHONJ Season 6

Teresa Aprea's twin, Nicole was another RHONJ cast member that was particularly low on drama. She appeared on RHONJ season 6 alongside her sister, diffusing arguments even through her feud with Teresa that permeated throughout the season. While Nicole wasn't able to get along with Teresa throughout her time on RHONJ, she and the star were able to mend their relationship off-camera and have been close ever since.