Margaret Josephs is opening up about her history with Teresa Giudice — and why she still believes she handled things as a “good friend,” even when it came to speaking about Louie Ruelas.
In a clip shared by X user @Sunny66878, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star reflected on how her relationship with Teresa first began, offering a look back at a dynamic longtime viewers have watched evolve over multiple seasons.
“Teresa Giudice, I will say I can screenshot when I first met her. She was very sweet and namaste,” Margaret said, recalling their early connection — including moments surrounding Teresa’s mother that helped bring them closer.
But as avid watchers of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” know, that early bond didn’t last.
“She told Danielle to pull my hair. She threw an entire table of food at me. She blamed me for the downfall, that I’m the reason everyone hates her husband. The list can go on and on.”
Even so, Margaret made it clear she never viewed her role in Teresa’s life as adversarial — particularly when conversations turned to Teresa’s husband.
“Teresa doesn’t want to hear the truth and I was actually a good friend to her. I did care for her and when I said anything bad about her husband it was in her best interest.”
Margaret Josephs Addresses Louie Ruelas Conversations
GettyThroughout her time on “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” Margaret has been outspoken about Louie Ruelas, with those discussions becoming a defining part of her dynamic with Teresa.
She previously formed a connection with Louie’s ex — conversations that frequently played out both on camera and behind the scenes.
In a more recent admission, Margaret shared just how involved those conversations once were.
“I’ll give you another example. Her and I used to, because she’s smart, we would look at Louie’s stock pricing falling every day on his company,” she said. “She would send me a screenshot and then I would send her a screenshot and at one point, it was like 47 cents… then it was kicked off the stock exchange.”
She also acknowledged the tone of those moments.
“And she would laugh and say look at this.”
A Dynamic Fans Have Watched Shift Over Time
GettyFor viewers of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” the evolution of Margaret and Teresa’s relationship has been one of the show’s most closely followed dynamics.
What began as a friendly connection gradually changed as disagreements — particularly surrounding Louie — became more central to their interactions.
Margaret, however, continues to frame her perspective through the lens of honesty and care, emphasizing that she believed she was acting in Teresa’s best interest.
And while their dynamic has clearly changed over time, it remains a storyline that continues to resonate with fans of the long-running Bravo series.
What to Know About ‘RHONJ’ Season 15
As casting news continues to take shape around “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” it’s becoming clear that the show’s next chapter will look a bit different.
Margaret Josephs will not be returning for Season 15 and is instead currently filming a new, untitled Amazon Prime reality series. The project has been described as an “Eat, Pray, Love”-style travel series, featuring a mix of reality personalities living together in the Dominican Republic.
The upcoming series is also expected to include names like Kenya Moore, Kim Zolciak, Brittany Cartwright, and Christine Quinn.
Meanwhile, several familiar faces are set to continue with the Bravo franchise. Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Dolores Catania are all expected to return for Season 15, keeping key dynamics from recent seasons in place.
As “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” moves forward, the shifting cast — both on Bravo and beyond — signals a new era for the long-running series.
