The Real Housewives franchise is one of the most beloved and long-running reality TV programs, creating some of the biggest names on TV. If you’re wondering about the fortunes of the Bravo cast members, keep reading to learn about The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast net worths.
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Bravo’s hit reality series RHONJ is a part of the Real Housewives franchise, which began in 2006 with The Real Housewives of Orange County. The New Jersey spinoff premiered in 2009, featuring the original RHONJ cast: Teresa Giudice, Dina Manzo, Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, and Danielle Staub. Over the years, many housewives have come and gone, but Giudice has been a constant presence on the show since its inception.
RHONJ returned for its highly anticipated fourteenth season on May 5, 2024, featuring Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda. This season, Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler join as Friends of the Housewives. “With more division than ever before, this season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey will prove that friendships can change at the flip of a switch,” Bravo’s description for Season 14 reads. “As dynamics change within the circle of friends, the ladies of the Garden State will rely on their core family units for support and understanding.”
If you’re major RHONJ stan, you might be curious about how much the cast is worth, especially Teresa Giudice and the more well-known housewives in the Bravo franchise. Some stars in the Real Housewives franchise can earn millions per year thanks to the show and other profitable business ventures.
What are The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast’s net worths?
Danielle Staub (Seasons 1 – 2)
Image Credit: Getty Images Net worth: -$500,000
Danielle Staub was on RHONJ for the first two seasons of the reality TV show. While she was reported to have an estimated net worth of $3.5 million in 2007, she filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2012, listing $500,000 to $1 million of debt. She shortly had a podcast called Danielle Staub, Absolutely, but she hasn’t released an episode since July 2021.
Caroline Manzo (Seasons 1 – 5)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $6 million
Caroline Manzo starred in the first five seasons of RHONJ. The reality TV star has a combined net worth of $6 million with her husband, Albert Manzo, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Caroline owns the real estate firm Opus Properties in Totowa, NJ, while her husband co-owns a wedding venue called The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ.
Dina Manzo (Seasons 1 – 2, 6)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $25 million
Dina Manzo appeared on RHONJ during Seasons 1, 2, and 6. The Bravo star has a net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, making her the richest housewife in the NJ franchise. Manzo had her own HGTV reality show, Dina’s Party, from 2012 to 2014. She also worked as an interior designer and had a charitable foundation called Project Ladybug to help children with cancer.
Jacqueline Laurita (Seasons 1 – 5, 6)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $500,000
Jacqueline Laurita was one of the original housewives when RHONJ premiered in 2009. She took a “friend” role in season 6 before returning as a main cast member in season 7. According to Editor Choice, Jacqueline made $400,000 per season when she left RHONJ. In 2024, her net worth is estimated to be $500,000, per Celebrity Net Worth, after experiencing financial struggles like a business bankruptcy and several threats of foreclosure.
Teresa Giudice (Seasons 1 – 14)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $500,000
RHONJ’s longest-running housewife is Teresa Giudice, the last original star from the first season. In March 2014, Teresa pled guilty to 41 counts of fraud after she and her then-husband Joe filed for bankruptcy, claiming that they were in debt of $11 million.
She started her 15-month prison sentence in January 2015 and was released early in December 2015. The show returned in season 7, with the premiere showing Teresa’s welcome home after prison. According to Cosmo, her net worth is reportedly around $500,000 after the Giudices had to pay close to half a million dollars in restitution.
Kathy Wakile (Seasons 3 – 5)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $5 million
Kathy Wakile, Teresa Giudice’s cousin, appeared on the RHONJ from Seasons 3 to 5. Celebrity Net Worth reported that the Bravo star is worth $5 million. She is married to businessman Rich Wakile. The couple recently purchased a house “across the street” from Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga. “Her and Richie just bought the lot on my street, across the street from me, and they are building a house diagonal from me across the street on my street. Literally,” Melissa said on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live.”
Melissa Gorga (Seasons 3 – 14)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $3 million
Melissa Gorga, the wife of Teresa’s brother Joe Gorga, has been a mainstay on RHONJ since she joined the show in season 3. Radar Online reports that Melissa makes $750,000 per season. Her net worth is estimated to be around $3 million, one of the highest of the franchise, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Melissa owns a clothing boutique, has written a book, and regularly flips homes with her husband to make money. They also briefly owned a restaurant, but it closed in 2018.
Nicole Napolitano (Season 6)
Image Credit: Getty Images Net worth: $5 million
Nicole Napolitano starred on the RHONJ in season 6 with her twin Teresa. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she currently has a net worth of $5 million, thanks to her multiple business ventures. She formerly had a podcast with her sister called Girls In Heels but currently runs a private jet charter business and owns a Dairy Queen franchise.
Teresa Aprea (Season 6)
Image Credit: Getty Images Net worth: $10 million
Teresa Aprea starred on RHONJ in season 6 and has a net worth of $10 million per Celebrity Net Worth. She is married to her restaurateur husband, Rino, and helps him run their restaurants. In 2015, the couple was sued in federal court by former employees of their NYC restaurant, Angelo’s of Mulberry, for “failing to fully pay them for their hours worked and charging them the cost of dry cleaning their uniforms — but failing to actually clean them,” according to NJ.com, citing a report from The Wrap.
Amber Marchese (Season 6)
Image Credit: Getty Images Net worth: $15 million
Amber Marchese was cast on RHONJ in season 6. She reportedly has a net worth of $15 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Amber and her husband, James, own a shipping concierge app called Box Jeannie. The app started with removing empty boxes but now also includes returns. “Jim and Amber noticed it wasn’t just empty boxes. They were losing money by forgetting returns. To the Marchese’s surprise, their friends and neighbors had the same issues. The idea of door-to-door and business delivery services was just the natural progression,” the company’s website says.
Siggy Flicker (Seasons 7 – 8)
Image Credit: Getty Images Net worth: $4 million
Siggy Flicker appeared on the RHONJ in seasons 7 and 8. Her net worth is estimated to be around $4 million per Celebrity Net Worth. Flicker has also appeared in episodes of TV shows like Mob Wives: The Sit Down, Project Runway, Project Runway All Stars, and more. She has authored one book, Write Your Own Fairy Tale: The New Rules for Dating, Relationships, and Finding Love On Your Terms.
Dolores Catania (Seasons 7 – 14)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $4 million to $5 million
Dolores Catania began on RHONJ as Teresa’s childhood friend. She officially joined the show in Season 7, earning just $30,000 for her first season. According to Wealthy Genius, she’s since received a raise to $60,000 per episode. She is also the owner of Powerhouse Fitness Center gyms with her ex-husband Frank Catania II, making her net worth reportedly around $4 to $5 million, per Reality Tea.
Margaret Josephs (Seasons 8 – 14)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $5 million
Margaret Josephs is not only a former The Real Housewives of New Jersey star, but she’s a successful businesswoman. She owns The Macbeth Collection, which made her one of Country Living’s Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2007. Celebrity Net Worth estimates that her net worth is around $5 million.
Jackie Goldschneider (Seasons 9 – 12)
Image Credit: Getty Images Net worth: $2 million
Former RHONJ star Jackie Goldschneider is estimated to be worth $2 million (via Reality Tea). Before she became a Bravo TV personality, Goldschneider worked as an attorney and freelance journalist for numerous publications. Goldschneider is married to successful businessman Evan Goldschneider, a co-founder of The Distinction Group, an investment advisory firm in New York City.
Jennifer Aydin (Seasons 9 – 14)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $11 million
Jennifer Aydin joined the RHONJ in Season 9. Aydin is considered one of the richest in the Real Housewives franchise, with a $11 million net worth, according to Parade. Not only is she married to a plastic surgeon, but she started her own business, Ultimate Beauty Pillow, in 2021, which helps people recovering from facial and cosmetic procedures.
Rachel Fuda (Seasons 13 – 14)
Image Credit: Getty Images Net worth: $400,000
Rachel Fuda is new to the RHONJ franchise; she joined the series as a housewife in Season 13. Life & Style estimates the Bravo star’s net worth to be around $400,000 because of her husband John Fuda’s family businesses, including Valet King and Fuda Tile.
Danielle Cabral (Seasons 13 – 14)
Image Credit: Everett Collection Net worth: $500,000
Danielle Cabral joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 13. The “MOMpreneur” is the owner of Boujie Kidz, an online children’s clothing boutique. She also has a spinoff collection called The Boujie Mama for the children’s parents, which also sells clothing, fragrances, cosmetics, and home decor. Distractify reported that her net worth is $500,000.
