Joe Giudice addressed daughter Milania Giudice‘s struggles following her recent airport incident. The former RHONJ star said Milania has been coping with grief privately. He also asked the public to consider the pressures she faces.
Joe Giudice says daughter Milania has faced grief and public pressure following the death of her close friend
Joe spoke exclusively to Page Six about Milania’s recent situation. He described his 20-year-old daughter as caring and deeply emotional. “Milania is a good girl. She has a big heart; she loves deeply,” he said.
Joe said the death of Milania’s close friend Victoria Zardoya affected her “tremendously.” Zardoya died in July, leaving Milania to process the loss. Joe said grief has added to the pressures she faces publicly.
“Losing someone you love is incredibly painful, and grief does not have a timeline,” Joe said. He added that Milania has been processing her loss while growing up in the public eye.
His comments followed a confrontation involving Milania, Teresa Giudice, and Gia Giudice. The incident happened at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday. A since-deleted video showed Milania arguing with her mother and sister.
According to an incident report, Milania was reportedly experiencing “suicidal thoughts” and a “mental breakdown.” Police were also told she had become separated from a counselor. Milania was located about 10 minutes later and received a police escort to her gate. There was no arrest or medical transport following the airport encounter.
Joe cautioned against judging his daughter based on the incident. “What people may see from the outside does not tell the whole story,” he said. “There have been difficult moments, but those moments do not define who Milania is as a person,” Joe added. He also emphasized his ongoing support for his daughter.
“I love my daughter, and I will always stand beside her,” Joe said. He added that the family wants to give Milania support and space.
The airport incident followed Milania’s May arrest on a simple assault charge. She later enrolled in anger management classes as her case continued. Her attorney said in August that her hearing was postponed while she completed the course.
Joe’s latest comments instead focused on Milania’s grief and need for family support. “My priority is making sure my daughter knows that she is loved and supported,” he said.
