Over the years and seasons, the women from Bravo's New Jersey installment have given viewers some very best feuds in Housewives history.
Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, and others have proved over the years that when someone crossed them, they could not let it slide without a fight. Once the women decided to make enemies of one another, the feud was on; and sometimes it never seemed to end.
Updated on August 21st, 2022, by Lynn Gibbs: Teresa Giudice and Danielle Staub have one of the most toxic relationships on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. But what makes RHONJ so entertaining is that they’re not the only two who had a feud. Teresa has had an issue with most of her cast mates at one point or another (especially with her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga) and Margaret Josephs is known to hold her own when drama broke out. It’s these feuds and arguments that make the series so entertaining and one of the best cities in The Real Housewives franchise. However, these three women aren’t the only ones who have had a few issues on camera…
Nicole Napolitano and Amber Marchese
Nicole and Amber's Real Housewives stint didn't last very long, but while the two enemies were on the show, they managed to give fans one of the best all-time feuds in the series' history.
Amber couldn't help but insert herself in the drama when murmurings about Nicole and her possible interference with a marriage started swirling. Nicole didn't take this too lightly, and the result was a lot of yelling and hair-pulling at Nicole's first responder party. Even when all was said and done, these two never managed to get to best friend status and were kicked of the series after one season on The Real Housewives.
Margaret Josephs And Jennifer Aydin
Margaret Josephs and Jennifer Aydin may be civil now that season 13 is almost done filming, but they had a tumultuous past.
The two butted heads from the start after Margaret and Jennifer disagreed with each other’s lifestyles. Fans ed Margaret when Jennifer judged Margaret's promiscuous past and how she was raised. Simultaneously, Margaret judged Jennifer’s marriage in retaliation. It all came to a head in season 12 when Margaret let the cat out of the bag: Jennifer’s husband had an ongoing affair years before filming. Jennifer never planned on this secret becoming public — let alone on national TV. This started a feud that continued throughout the season until both women put down their swords and promised to start anew.
Dolores Catania And Jackie Goldschneider
Dolores Catania and Jackie Goldschneider were cordial at the start but there came a time when Dolores itted that she had no rhyme or reason, but she did not want to be Jackie’s friend. Jackie was hurt by this, especially when there wasn’t a good reason for disliking her. The two worked on being better around each other but, yet again, season 12 showed the bad side of their on and off friendship.
After Margaret revealed that Jennifer’s husband cheated on her, Jackie made the comment that Dolores was Margaret’s friend first and should be loyal to her. Ever the strong, independent one, Dolores reminded her that she could be loyal to both women. It took some time for these two to be cordial, but it doesn’t seem like the depth of their friendship is there today.
Jackie And Jennifer
Jackie and Jennifer shared their first seasons together, however, their similarities stopped there. While Jennifer showed off her lavish home and expensive lifestyle, Jackie lived modestly with her family and didn’t want to show off their riches.
Because of their differences, Jackie made a few scathing comments about Jennifer’s parenting style in the local paper. Once Jennifer caught wind of the article, all Hell broke loose. Jennifer wasn’t willing to forgive Jackie for her words and continued to shade her throughout the season. In short, it was a chaotic but juicy season, which got the women asked back for another.
Caroline Manzo And Danielle Staub
In Caroline's five seasons on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, she managed to strike up plenty of fights with numerous cast , but no feud of hers was as prominent as the one with controversial Danielle Staub. After plenty of ill will, high-running tensions, and family runs ins, Danielle and Caroline sat down to break bread and get to the bottom of things.
Nothing ended up resolved with the women, as their bad blood was far too thick. In an monumental scene, Caroline ended up calling Danielle "garbage" in a scene that fans won't forget. Danielle may have made amends with most of the cast but Caroline kept her distance until she left the series.
Teresa Giudice And Jackie Goldschneider
Teresa Giudice typically has an issue with newcomers on RHONJ. She was wary of new Housewife Jackie Goldschneider, and it didn't take long for the women to offend one another and create a brand-new feud.
When it came to Teresa and Jackie's distaste for each other, the other cast were forced to take sides, which caused Melissa Gorga problems, being Teresa's sister-in-law and Jackie's close friend. The feud was elevated to new levels when Teresa accused Jackie's husband of infidelity. It is reported that the rift was a deciding factor in Jackie's decision not to attend a girl's trip in the next season. This was one of Teresa's bigger fights because of how devastated Jackie was by the rumor.
Dina Cantin And Caroline Manzo
The Real Housewives of New Jersey has showcased several familial relationships over the years. In the initial seasons, sisters Dina and Caroline Manzo were two of the starring Housewives because of their deep bond and .
While they seemed unbreakable, Dina and Caroline ended the way so many Housewives end: in a feud. In a 2018 interview with Andy Cohen, Dina dished on her quarrel with her big sister, saying that the show changed everyone and that the two no longer speak. This feud was especially sad because it wasn't just between cast mates but between siblings. The pair have still not reconnected to this day.
Joe Gorga And The Giudices
No matter how deeply these family love each other, they will almost always have a tiff here and there. The feud between the Gorgas and the Giudices was more than a tiff; it was a full-blown feud that ebbed and flowed as the years roll on.
Teresa has never been overly approving of her brother's wife, Melissa, causing plenty of fights between the families. Some of the biggest included the brawl at Melissa and Joe's son's baptism and the knockdown, drag-out fight up at Lake George. Sadly, the Gorgas and the Giudices are still feuding after a handful of good years. As of recent, Melissa and Joe didn't even attend Teresa's glitzy wedding.
Kathy And Rosie Versus Teresa Giudice And Melissa Gorga
Teresa Giudice's brother and sister-in-law are not the only family of hers that had a stint on the show. Teresa's cousins, Kathy and Rosie, also appeared on the series. Kathy and Teresa were tight and often displayed a united front, but the relationship unraveled, and another feud was born.
When Kathy was asked to leave the show, and Melissa and Teresa were not, hard feelings developed. Teresa has claimed that her cousins "dragged her family through the mud" and were only about money and fame.
Danielle Staub And Margaret Josephs
The New Jersey Housewives aren't afraid to get physical compared to other cities in the franchise. There was weave grabbing between Amber and Nicole, and some between Danielle Staub and Jacqueline Laurita's daughter, Ashlee. The most recent hair yank occurred between Danielle Staub and Margaret Josephs. Staub and Josephs had a falling out, much in thanks to Staub engaging in some irrational, self-centered bridezilla behavior.
The ladies came face to face at a boutique, and after a few glasses of champagne, the hair-pulling ensued. Provoked by none other than Teresa Giudice, Danielle grabbed a fistful of Margaret's hair and pulled so hard that her head snapped backward. While it made for shocking television, Danielle Staub proved too dangerous to be a full-time Housewife. The entire occurrence was caught on film, and the beef will live in Housewife infamy for eternity.
Margaret Josephs And Siggy Flicker
Josephs and Siggy Flicker never got extremely close in the seasons that they filmed together — even though Siggy and Margaret were friends before the show. The two seemed cordial enough to exist in the same social circle without major drama... until they couldn't.
Then Joseph's made a crack at Siggy's name, calling her "Soggy Flicker." The emotionally sensitive Flicker got sent into orbit with the joke, creating a feud between the two women that was larger than it had to be. The feud continues even today. In an 2020 episode of Watch What Happens Live, Josephs said that she would even take Danielle Staub back over Siggy Flicker.
Teresa Giudice And Jacqueline Laurita
Teresa and Jacqueline were besties, but as Teresa has shown fans time and time again, her friendships are almost always fair weather. Giudice poked fun at Laurita's sister Caroline in her cookbook; she then accused Laurita of ganging up on her, and Laurita has made comments about her former friend's legal woes — really sending Teresa into orbit.
Then there was the fashion show where Teresa tried to set up her own sister-in-law as an adult dancer, involving Laurita in her lies. This incident was one that Teresa may never live down. After years of Teresa's drama, Laurita finally let her fury reign down on her former friend. Even years after Laurita flew the Housewife coop, she and Teresa continue to have hard feelings between them.
Teresa And Melissa Gorga
Teresa and Melissa are the epitome of frenemies. Sometimes viewers saw them engage in a bit of bonding, or at least less hatred, and other times they look as if they could sink those acrylic claws into each other if given a chance. Melissa and Teresa have had a feud in every season, showing more skirmishes than possibly any other pair of Housewives.
They have brought their husbands into their sisterly feud, as well as their parents, children, cousins, and friends. They have destroyed birthday parties, baptisms, and countless holidays with their fights. The bottom line is that these two simply dislike each other and have a hard time not displaying their disdain.
Teresa And Danielle
As soon as Danielle stepped into Teresa's reality world, issues popped up. Giudice didn't like the outspoken newcomer and even flipped a table during a sit-down dinner with everyone's families. Teresa accused Danielle of being engaged numerous times, among other things.
Their dislike for each other ran deep, so it was shocking to see them strike up a friendship years later. Danielle was suddenly Teresa's number one fan. While the feud was halted for a quick moment, the anger and feelings of hate bubbled back up to the surface when Danielle betrayed Teresa's secrets to the group. After that blowup, it was obvious their friendship on RHONJ was done.
