Gabriella Giudiceis all grown up!
On Thursday, the second eldest daughter ofTeresaandJoe Giudiceattendedprom, which theReal Housewives of New Jerseystar, 49, excitedly documented on herInstagram Story.
As the 16-year-old got her hair and makeup done, Teresa exclaimed “Gabriella’s getting ready for the prom” in a singsongy tone. “Gabriella you look so beautiful,” she added.
While Gabriella continued getting glam, the proud mom told her daughter, “Wow! Oh my God, you look stunning,” causing the teen to blush and playfully push her mother’s camera away.
Teresa Giudice Instagram
Parents to four daughters, Teresa and her ex-husband also shareGia, 20, andAudriana, 11
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When Gabriella turned 16 in October, Teresa threw her abirthday bashto ring in the milestone – with a prom-like party theme!
“You looked so absolutely beautiful last night celebrating & I’m in awe of you everyday,” theRHONJmainstay praised her daughter at the time. “You are so smart, kind, funny & dedicated to school and soccer, I can’t wait to see the great things you do in the future!”
“How can it be possible that you are sixteen years old? You were born with a smile on your face. You were born fierce, unbreakable, and a leader. I’m so proud what a beautiful, confident, smart, athletic, and most of all how caring you are. You shine in everything you do. Your sisters all look up to you,” the father of four wrote.
The proud dad continued, “Gabriella always know how thankful and incredibly proud I am of you. I know I have been hard on you at times. I set high expectations that you sometimes feel are impossible to reach. You never ever disappointed us. We set those expectations because we want you to achieve everything you have ever wanted. I want all of your greatest dreams to come true. You deserve the absolute best that life has to offer. you helped mommy and me with your sisters so much and still do.”
He then told his daughter that he wants her to “be confident always,” even as she makes mistakes. “You have probably taught me more than I think I’ve taught you. You’ve taught me patie [sic]. You taught us never ever be late!!!! I admire your strength in everything we endured. You keep moving forward, never letting s— drag you down,” Joe said.
source: people.com
