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Teresa Giudice has been in front of the cameras since the beginning of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Fans of the Bravo franchise have been able to see the reality TV personality go through ups and downs. For the housewife, her family as been at the forefront of her journey and viewers have seen her girls blossom. On Mother’s Day, the best-selling author said she was brought to tears for a message that her daughter Gia Giudice posted on Instagram.

Teresa Giudice and daughter Gia pose at a red carpet event in 2016
Gia and Teresa Giudice | Bennett Raglin/Getty Images

How did Gia Giudice make mother Teresa Giudice cry?

On May 9, 2021, Gia took to Instagram to dedicate a post to her mother Teresa on Mother’s Day. Teresa’s eldest daughter published a nice sentiment that the reality star said brought her to tears due to the love expressed.

“Happy Mother’s Day mommy,” Gia posted along with a picture of her and her mother posing in front of a pool. “Thank you for all the amazing qualities that you have instilled in me! such as, showing me what [an] amazing work ethic is, confidence, to be free-spirited, and to always show love!”

Gia also added a second photo where she is seen posing with her mother and two out of three other sisters.

“Thank you for the unconditional love every day! Today’s all about you, I love you so much,” Gia ended.

It wasn’t long before Teresa replied to the sweet note acknowledging all the love she has for her daughters.

“You always bring me to tears just saying love you endlessly,” Teresa wrote.

In a second message, Teresa added, “I love and adore you so much you make me proud every day.”

Teresa has four daughters with estranged husband Joe Giudice. They have all been featured on RHONJ right from the beginning. Eldest daughter Gia, followed Gabriella, then Milania, and finally Audriana.

Teresa Giudice's daughters from left to right: Audriana Giudice, Milania Giudice, Gabriella Giudice, and Gia Giudice
Teresa Giudice’s daughters from left to right: Audriana Giudice, Milania Giudice, Gabriella Giudice, and Gia Giudice | Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank

Gia Giudice became a ‘RHONJ’ storyline

Gia was at the center of controversy during RHONJ Season 11. The eldest daughter of Teresa and Joe became a storyline when Jackie Goldschneider mentioned her name. After Teresa went around the group saying Jackie’s husband Evan was cheating on her, the two met to sort things out.

Jackie tried to point out that Teresa would be upset at her if she went around saying her daughter Gia did drugs. Although Jackie presented the hypothetical situation as an analogy, Gia was affected by the fake rumor at her school.

“I was, like, completely disgusted by it. I never thought my name would ever be brought up,” Gia said on Watch What Happens Live. “Especially just, like, being on the show for so long, no Housewife has ever disrespected me. And for me to ever — for one person to ever use my name in a poor manner, I was like, in shock.”

Dolores Catania, Melissa Gorga, Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Jackie Goldschneider, and Margaret Josephs | Rodolfo Martinez/Bravo
Dolores Catania, Melissa Gorga, Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Jackie Goldschneider, and Margaret Josephs | Rodolfo Martinez/Bravo

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The storyline was so explosive that it was reportedly a big part of the RHONJ Season 11 reunion. Ahead of the reunion, Jackie had expressed she was nervous about facing Teresa and reliving all the drama once again.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.