Joe Giudice is speaking out in defense of his daughter Milania after video of a tense airport exchange with Teresa and Gia Giudice made the rounds. In a statement to Page Six, Joe attributed Milania’s behavior to grief over the July death of her best friend Victoria Zardoya, who fell from the Fort Dade ruins in Florida, plus the pressure of growing up in front of cameras.“She is also young and going through a very difficult period right now,”he said, adding,“I love my daughter, and I will always stand beside her.”
Milania, 20, has also been dealing with legal fallout from a May arrest over an alleged domestic violence incident, to which she has pleaded not guilty. A hearing is set for September 29. Her representative told TMZ that Milania is receiving professional care and is surrounded by loved ones, and the family is asking for compassion and privacy during this period.
Joe and Teresa divorced in 2020, and Teresa remarried Luis Ruelas in 2022, so the Giudice family has navigated its ups and downs under public scrutiny for years. The reaction online has split between those digging into the drama and those pointing out the grief at the center of it. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text.
Do you think reality TV kids deserve more privacy as adults, or is the drama just part of the deal?
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