Milania Giudice, who rose to fame on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is grieving the death of her childhood best friend, according to her mother, Teresa Giudice. Teresa recently opened up about watching her daughter cope with the devastating loss.
The RHONJ star opens up about Milania Giudice’s emotional struggles
Teresa recently appeared on RHONJ and discussed her family and career, sharing details about Milania’s grief. The interview, published Wednesday, October 21, featured Teresa discussing the loss of her daughter’s childhood friend, Victoria Zardoya.
According to Us Weekly, Teresa said, “I can’t even — I don’t even know what to say to her because she’s grieving. They met in art class when they were 4 years old … I felt like I lost another daughter because Victoria was always in my house.”
“I can’t even believe she’s not here anymore,” she added.
Victoria, who was 20, died in July 2026 after an accident at Fort Dade in Florida, according to the details cited in the original report. She and Milania had been friends since they were four years old. Thus, making the loss particularly difficult for the Giudice family.
Milania has also faced public concern about her well-being in recent months. In September, she was involved in an airport incident that drew attention after she briefly separated from her family. According to a viral video and reports at the time, Teresa, Gia Giudice and a counselor searched for Milania before she was located.
Following the incident, Milania later addressed her mother on Instagram and apologized to her.
Teresa’s latest comments offer more context about the difficult period Milania has been navigating. Meanwhile, they also highlight the lasting impact of losing someone who had been part of her life since childhood.
