In a recent AllAboutTRH podcast episode, Teresa Giudice addressed the viral TikTok videos posted by Bethenny Frankel, where the former Real Housewives of New York star criticized both Teresa and The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Hosts Roxanne and Shantel asked Teresa how she felt about Bethenny’s remarks, and her response was surprisingly laid-back.
Teresa Giudice revealed that she didn’t initially realize Bethenny was speaking about her. “I didn’t know she was talking about me until people started sending it to me,” Teresa explained. “So I heard that she got millions of views talking about me. And then after that, I heard she made four more videos talking about me again.” Rather than getting upset, Teresa shrugged it off, adding, “you know what? Let her make that money off me. Because she wouldn’t be the first.”
Bethenny’s TikTok videos, which gained nearly 5 million views, included criticism of Teresa’s marriage to Luis Ruelas including their finances and harshly referred to RHONJ as a “trash show,” even stating that only “broke people” appear on it.
Support from Castmates Jen Fessler and Dolores Catania
When asked if she had heard about her RHONJ castmates responding to Bethenny’s comments, Teresa shared that both Jen Fessler and Dolores Catania had spoken out. “I heard Jen Fessler went at her. I heard Dolores went at her,” Teresa said, showing that her castmates had the show’s back in the face of Bethenny’s criticism.
We then inquired if Teresa was now on speaking terms with Jen Fessler, to which Teresa responded, “After I saw that, I texted her. I said, you know, someone just sent me the TikTok that you answered back to Bethenny, and I said, ‘Amen to that, sister.’” Teresa’s response shows her support for Jen’s fiery defense of her.
TikTok for Fun: Teresa and Gia’s Trendy Side
Despite the TikTok drama, Teresa emphasized that she enjoys using the platform for fun and entertainment. “I do TikTok for fun,” she said. “It’s entertaining—like other people like it. Just fun, like you do these dances, whatever it is.” She shared that she and her daughter Gia recently participated in a trending TikTok dance while they were at Amazon Live together. Teresa also mentioned a playful video she made with the twins, saying, “You’re seeing double”—a lighthearted moment she found “cute.”
For Teresa, TikTok remains a fun way to connect with her fans and have a little fun, showing that she’s not letting the drama from Bethenny or anyone else take away her joy on social media.
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