The Truth About Teresa Giudice's RHONJ Paycheck: What She Really Earned on Season 1
It appears that the star's initial earnings were a mere fraction of her current remuneration.
Teresa Giudice, a central figure in Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey, has made a significant contribution to the popularity of this beloved spinoff from the broader franchise. This household name has been with the show since its inception, generating intrigue and hosting lavish parties for the past 13 years.
Interestingly, Teresa began her journey on the show as a relative unknown, and her pay during the first seasons certainly corroborates that rags-to-riches story.
Teresa candidly revealed that her initial earnings from the show were negligible. She disclosed that her pay for an entire season was a mere $25,000. While the income was not crucial to her then, fans were shocked to discover she spent her entire salary on a single party. The show's early days required the housewives to foot the bill for events, as Bravo hesitated to divert their production budget to such expenses.
‘When we started, we had to pay for everything. Sometimes you could get things here or there, like they give you a discount, or if they do it pro bono, then you advertise them or something like that – but nothing’s for free,’ Teresa explained.
However, the show's immense success led to a significant salary bump for the housewives. Recent reports suggest that Teresa has been earning as much as $1.1 million per season, placing her among the highest-paid members of the franchise.
Despite the majority of Teresa's earnings going towards settling her debts from a 2009 bankruptcy, her financial status has been steadily improving. With an increasing net worth, currently standing at $500,000, she is in a better position than ever. If Real Housewives of New Jersey continues to reel in millions of viewers weekly, Teresa may soon clear her debts and begin to amass wealth.
In any event, Teresa's substantial paychecks are well-deserved. She remains a primary draw for viewers tuning into the New Jersey spinoff of the successful franchise.
Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 13 Episode 16 will arrive on Bravo on 23 May 2023.
Source: Namaste B$tches Podcast.