Teresa Giudice spent 11 months in prison after being convicted on fraud charges in 2015. She also shared that prison food was really good and she even cooked for other inmates. Despite her time in prison, Teresa insisted that she did nothing wrong, and she is still in contact with her former cellmate, a politician. She later shared advice with reality stars facing prison time, including Todd Chrisley and his wife, Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of tax fraud.
Teresa Giudice enjoyed the food in prison and cooked for her fellow inmates, made friends with various individuals during her sentence, and insists she did nothing wrong and was unfairly judged.
Teresa Giudice, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, recently opened up about her time in prison on the “Hollywood Raw” podcast. The 51-year-old reality star revealed that she was a big fan of the cuisine behind bars, even going so far as to help prepare meals for her fellow inmates. She emphasized that the meals were surprisingly delicious, including her favorite breakfast item of banana nut muffins.
In addition to discussing the quality of the food in prison, Teresa shared that she met a lot of interesting people while serving her sentence. She mentioned that her former cellmate, a politician, is someone she’s still in contact with. The reality star also asserted that she did nothing wrong and that she felt the judge wanted to make an example out of her, attributing her legal troubles to the influence of her castmates. Teresa and her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, both served time in prison after being convicted on fraud charges in 2015.
The couple’s prison sentences had a significant impact on their four daughters, as Teresa discussed in a Good Morning America interview in November 2018. She shared that the girls were really upset and struggling to understand why the situation was happening to them. Teresa has also offered advice to other reality stars facing prison time, including Todd Chrisley and his wife, Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of tax fraud and sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison. She advised them to stay strong for their family and manifest their goals for when they are released.
Teresa’s experiences in prison have given her a unique perspective on the criminal justice system, as well as insight into the challenges faced by families of those serving time. Her candid revelations on the podcast shed light on the impact of her legal troubles on her personal life, while also offering words of wisdom to others facing similar circumstances.
