Even with The Real Housewives of New Jersey on pause, the off-screen drama between Teresa Giudice and Margaret Josephs continues to heat up. After reports surfaced earlier this year about Teresa and her husband, Luis “Louie” Ruelas, owing millions in state taxes, Margaret wasted no time weighing in — again.
At a recent Bella magazine event, Margaret Josephs took the opportunity to publicly comment on Teresa’s financial matters, even offering her unsolicited “crisis PR” advice after Teresa walked out of a televised interview when pressed about the issue. While Teresa has remained mostly quiet and focused on resolving the situation, Margaret’s remarks have raised eyebrows, especially among fans who’ve noticed a pattern: Margaret tends to make headlines only when she’s talking about Teresa
Earlier this year, Teresa and Louie were reported to owe over $3 million in state taxes — a figure that quickly made headlines. However, the couple has already taken steps toward resolving the issue. Teresa paid off a $303,889 tax lien, while Louie addressed a separate $163,523 lien from late 2024. Instead of making a public spectacle, they’ve quietly worked to handle the situation — showing that actions speak louder than interviews.
But Margaret had plenty to say. “I wish she would’ve made better choices in her partner,” she said at the event, adding that she hopes Louie “helps get out of everything.” When asked whether Louie had been a positive force in Teresa’s life, her blunt reply — “Obviously not” — turned heads.
Margaret didn’t stop there. She criticized Teresa’s decision to end her interview abruptly when questioned about the tax issues. “I would love to have taught her crisis PR,” she said, suggesting that Teresa should have handled the situation differently. Yet fans familiar with Margaret’s track record can’t help but notice how often her name ends up in headlines only when she’s talking about Teresa.
Despite Margaret’s ongoing commentary, Teresa has kept a relatively low profile in recent weeks, focusing on her family and personal responsibilities. The mom of four has not made an official statement about the tax matter but appears to be taking it seriously and privately.
Margaret, on the other hand, admitted she hasn’t spoken to Teresa since the RHONJ Season 14 finale and doesn’t expect their relationship to recover. “I think our ship has sailed,” she told the Daily Mail. Maybe so — but some fans are starting to think Margaret is still rowing circles around it.
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