The ladies from the Garden State are FINALLY back! The Real Housewives of New Jersey season eleven premieres on Wednesday, February 17 at 9pm/8c on Bravo.
Returning are Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider, Jennifer Aydin, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, and Teresa Giudice. Check out the official Season 11 trailer, cast bios, and photos below!
Coming up this season: After tragically losing her father and ending her marriage, Teresa makes the decision to list her home to create a new chapter for herself and her daughters. Ready to get back in the dating game, she surprisingly meets someone new and her personal life becomes the talk of the town yet again.
With her kids growing up quicker than she wants, Melissa is forced to have some uncomfortable conversations. Meanwhile, Melissa’s business continues to thrive, and she becomes increasingly independent, but as she and Joe head into their 16th year of marriage, different views about the direction of their life going forward makes them both call into question the future of their relationship.
Margaret’s home renovations are finally coming about during quarantine, and with a fruitful career under her belt, she decides to write a book revealing the secrets to her life and success in business. But looking back on her past opens old wounds and puts a strain on her relationship with her husband, Joe. Will she have to write a new chapter?
On the edge of turning 50, Dolores is feeling and looking her best after a tummy tuck and the extra time she is spending with her kids. But keeping secrets from David proves to be tricky, and pressure mounts when the other women question if she’s settling for less while their commitment plans still loom.
When cheating rumors swirl around her marriage, Jackie questions her relationships with the women. Will she be able to move forward, or will she decide that her fate lies with a new circle of friends?
Jennifer struggles to deal with the lingering awkwardness with Melissa, along with her parents’ marital issues due to the pandemic. With her father now living with her, she unleashes trouble in her relationship with her mother. And, as she continues to defend her father, Jennifer begins to wonder whether the fissures between them can ever be healed.
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” is produced for Bravo by Sirens Media, an ITV America company, with Jessica Sebastian-Dayeh, Jordana Hochman, Amy Kohn and Lauren Volonakis serving as executive producers. Andy Cohen is also an executive producer.
Meet the Housewives:
Dolores Catania is a mother, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and the living embodiment of a modern-day housewife. She has worked tirelessly to ensure a cohesive family unit with her two children and ex-husband turned business partner, Frank. With her daughter, Gabrielle, studying in veterinary school and her son, Frankie, away at college aspiring to be an investment banker, “Dolo” keeps herself more than busy with work, her many rescue pets and by fueling her passion for helping the community. Staying true to her humble beginnings, she earned the key to her hometown of Paterson, NJ for her deep commitment to improving the city. Her involvement with organizations such as St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Maimonides Breast Center, Halfway Home Animal Rescue Team, Angels for Animals Network, multiple local women’s and children’s shelters helps her live out her motto of “everyone has something to give.”
As a mother of two sets of twins ages 12 and 10 and happily married to her husband Evan, Jackie Goldschneider’s hands are completely full at all times. Worried about raising her children in a privileged home, she is determined that they grow up as strong and self-sufficient individuals. Jackie is a former real estate attorney but has built a successful second career in real estate management and freelance journalism.
Jennifer Aydin is an ambitious mother of five who is ready for the next chapter. Growing up in Long Island in her parents’ jewelry store, she always wanted to be independent. After earning her business degree at Hofstra University in 2000, she briefly opened her own jewelry store, but closed it after getting engaged to Dr. Bill Aydin in 2001. They have been married for 18 years and have five beautiful children together, Justin, 16, Gabby, 13, Jacob, 11, Christian, 9, and Olivia, 7. While Bill is busy working as a successful plastic surgeon, Jennifer is busy taking care of everything else. Coming from a traditional Turkish background, she always puts her family first. This self-proclaimed “funny girl” is ready to show the world what it’s like to laugh out loud. Whether it’s defending her kids or defending her siblings, she’s always ready to defend anyone, especially herself.
Margaret Josephs graduated from FIT with a degree in Marketing and Fashion Design and worked at the heart of the New York Garment Center as a dress designer. She resides in Englewood, New Jersey, with her husband, “Super Joe.” Some people live the dream, Margaret Josephs lives to renovate it! From restoring her 114-year-old house to rejuvenating her 53 year-old-face, this year was all about the lifestyle glow up and things are looking beyond fabulous at the Josephs camp. In 2020, Margaret launched her podcast Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget where inspiring entrepreneurs share their stories. Margaret also wrote her first book, of the same name, which will be on the shelves early 2021. She continues to put the fun into function with her cute girly products that embody the term “luxury for less” under her brands Macbeth Collection and Candie Couture by Margaret Josephs.
Melissa Gorga is a fun-loving and sassy Italian from New Jersey. She and her charismatic husband, Joe Gorga, have been married for 16 years and have three beautiful children -- Antonia, 15, Gino, 13, and Joey, 10. Melissa defines what it is to be a modern housewife. Known for having an eye for style, she successfully launched her own clothing boutique Envy by Melissa Gorga in Montclair, NJ and online retail store EnvybyMG.com. Never afraid to take on a new challenge, Melissa has learned to balance family, friendships and career, while staying true to her own personal style.
Teresa Giudice is a New York Times bestselling author of four cookbooks—Skinny Italian, Fabulicious!, Fabulicious! Fast & Fit, as well as Fabulicious! On the Grill. Teresa’s 2016 memoir, Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again, also hit The New York Times list at #2. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Teresa graduated Berkeley College with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management and is an inspirational working mom, devoting the bulk of her time to her four beautiful daughters—Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana. In 2012, she showcased her business acumen by raising $70,000 for the charity, NephCure, on NBC’s hit show Celebrity Apprentice. Following her lifelong passion for maintaining a fit and healthful lifestyle, Teresa became a certified yoga instructor, which has helped her remain focused and centered through challenging times for her family. An eternal optimist, Teresa continues to stay positive, while raising and providing for her four daughters. In her second memoir, Standing Strong (October 3, 2017), Teresa shows her fans what it truly means to be a survivor through her unparalleled honesty and courage.
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