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Teresa Giudice: From ‘Housewife’ to court life

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FOR TV WEEK - DO NOT PURGE!!! -- THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY -- Pictured: (l-r) Joe Giudice, Teresa Giudice -- Bravo Photo: Andrei Jackamets FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY -- DO NOT RE-SELL/DO NOT ARCHIVE Airdate: Tuesdays on Bravo (10-11 p.m. ET); Premieres: May 12 (11-12 p.m. ET)

A day that will live in infamy: Frustrated with "prostitution whore" Danielle Staub while out to dinner with "Real Housewives of New Jersey" castmates, Teresa Giudice flipped over a table in 2009. She later dismissed the tantrum as a family trait.

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FOR TV WEEK - DO NOT PURGE! -- THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY -- Episode 204 "Teresa's New Baby" -- Pictured: (l-r) Teresa Giudice, Audriana Giudice -- Photo by: Andrei Jackamets/Bravo

Giudice said after the infamous table-flipping incident that she and husband Joe "really got it on" when they got home. Maybe that's how Audriana, born Sept. 14, 2009, came into play.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: TV personalities (L-R) Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo, Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita attend the Glamour Magazine 2009 Women of The Year Honors at Carnegie Hall on November 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo, Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita play nice at the Glamour Women of The Year Honors at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 9, 2009.

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Celebritiy arrivals for My Hero Gala in New York City. Pictured: Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita and Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL143007 011209 Picture by: Richie Buxo / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Caroline and Dina Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita and Giudice are glammed up at the My Hero Gala on Dec. 1, 2009.

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NEW YORK - MARCH 10: (L-R) Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita and Teresa Giudice attend Bravo's 2010 Upfront Party at Skylight Studio on March 10, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Caroline and Dina Manzo, Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita pose at the Bravo New York upfronts on March 10, 2010.

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Dina Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita and Teresa Giudice from 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' are seen at the 'Live with Regis and Kelly' show in New York City.

Dina Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita and Giudice visit "Live with Regis and Kelly" in New York on April 28, 2010.

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PATERSON, NJ - MAY 03: (L-R) Television personalities Gia Giudice, Teresa Giudice, Milania Giudice and Gabriella Giudice attends Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" season two premiere at The Brownstone on May 3, 2010 in Paterson, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Giudice is joined by daughters Gia, Milania and Gabriella on May 3, 2010, at the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" premiere in Paterson, NJ.

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Teresa Giudice with her husband Joe,leave Federal Bankruptcy Court in Newark,New Jersey.The contents of their foreclosed mansion will be auctioned off in late August. Pictured: Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice Ref: SPL151059 180810 Picture by: Steven White / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Teresa and Joe Giudice leave federal bankruptcy court in Newark, NJ, on Aug. 18, 2010. Items from their foreclosed home were auctioned off shortly thereafter.

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: (L-R) Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, and Caroline Manzo attend the 2011 Bravo Upfront at 82 Mercer on March 30, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita and Caroline Manzo, apparently dressed for vastly different occasions, attend the New York Bravo upfronts on March 30, 2011.

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 12: Joe Gorga and Teresa Giudice attend the release party for Melissa Gorga's new single "On Display" at Hudson Terrace on August 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/Getty Images)

Giudice gets into a heated discussion with Joe Gorga at castmate Melissa Gorga's single release party in New York on Aug. 12, 2011.

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Aubrey O'Day, Teresa Guidice, Debbie Gibson, Lisa Lampanelli and Dayana Mendoza on location for 'Celebrity Apprentice' in Union Square, New York. Photo Credit: JB Nicholas/Splash News. Pictured: Teresa Guidice Ref: SPL332081 031111 Picture by: J.B Nicholas / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Giudice films "Celebrity Apprentice" in Union Square on Nov. 2, 2011.

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 04: NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice" new cast members (L-R) Lisa Lampanelli, Clay Aiken, Dayana Mendoza, Teresa Giudice, Dee Snider, Michael Andretti and Paul Teutul, Sr. attend a luncheon at the 30 Rock Center Cafe on January 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Giudice joins her "Celebrity Apprentice" castmates Lisa Lampanelli, Clay Aiken, Dayana Mendoza, Dee Snider, Michael Andretti and Paul Teutul Sr. for a photo op in Rockefeller Center on Jan. 4, 2012.

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A Fabulicious Mother's Day and live recipe demonstration in 360 nightclub with 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Teresa Giudice in the 360 nightclub at Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA. Pictured: Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL391664 110512 Picture by: Ouzounova/Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Giudice celebrates a "Fabulicious" Mother's Day with a live cooking demonstration on May 11, 2012, at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pa.

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Teresa Giudice of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' promotes and signs copies of her new cookbook 'Fabulicious! Fast & Fit' at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore in Philadelphia, PA. Pictured: Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL405215 130612 Picture by: Ouzounova/Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Suiting up outside court, Giudice promotes her cookbook, "Fabulicious! Fast & Fit" at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore in Philadelphia on June 13, 2012.

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Teresa Giudice and family visit the "Sons of Italy" Italian Feast held at the Masonic Fairgrounds. Pictured: Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL437221 160912 Picture by: Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Giudice visits "The Sons of Italy" feast at the Masonic Fairgrounds in Tappan, NY.

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Teresa Giudice and family celebrate Gia Giudice's 12th Birthday. Pictured: Joe Giudice, Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL480938 120113 Picture by: Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles:310-821-2666 New York:212-619-2666 London:870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Joe and Teresa Giudice celebrate daughter Gia's 12th birthday with some adult beverages on Jan. 12, 2013.

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey stop by Dylan's Candy Bar in NYC. Pictured: Jacqueline Laurita, Kathy Wakile, Melissa Gorga, and Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL518096 280313 Picture by: Demis Maryannakis / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Sweet deal: Giudice and castmates Jacqueline Laurita, Kathy Wakile and Melissa Gorga hit up Dylan's Candy Bar in New York on March 28, 2013.

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Teresa Giudice visits 'Fox & Friends' outside the FOX studios in Manhattan. Pictured: Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL541040 100513 Picture by: Doug Meszler / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Giudice cooks outside Fox studios for "Fox and Friends" on May 10, 2013.

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Teresa Giudice and her husband Joe are seen at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The reality stars were spotted playing Black Jack, and then again dining at New York Yankee Steak inside the Casino in Coconut Creek, Florida. Pictured: Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice Ref: SPL564688 210613 Picture by: Ralph Notaro / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

The Giudices enjoy blackjack on June 6, 2013 ... and bigger gambles elsewhere.

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Teresa and Joe Giudice are surrounded by media as they leave NJ court. The reality TV couple left Federal court in Newark NJ after being charged with over 30 counts of fraud. Pictured: Teresa and Joe Giudice Ref: SPL586031 300713 Picture by: MaxButterworth/SplashNews Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

The Giudices leave court on July 30, 2013, after being charged with more than 30 counts of fraud.

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Teresa and Joe Giudice of the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' appeared at Newark Federal court to plead not guilty in tax fraud and evasion. Pictured: Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice Ref: SPL594408 140813 Picture by: Steven White / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

How could anyone prosecute with a top knot like the one Teresa Giudice rocked on Aug. 14, 2013?

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Teresa Giudice seen having dinner with friends at Dos Caminos in the Meatpacking district this evening. She was in high spirits as she sat and chatted with friends, shared photos, and even snapped a few pic as she sat down, she even blew a kiss to the paparazzi waiting across the street. As she finished up, it was all hail Milania Professional Hair Care as she sported the recycled tote bag which bares the name of her third daughter. Pictured: Teresa Giudice Ref: SPL615220 180913 Picture by: Blayze / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles:310-821-2666 New York:212-619-2666 London:870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com

Giudice blows a kiss, perhaps to paparazzi, perhaps a smooch goodbye to her freedom, on Sept. 18, 2013.

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NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 20: Teresa Giudice leaves Newark federal court on November 20, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. The two of the stars of the Bravo television show "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" are appearing in court to face additional charges of bank fraud and loan application fraud in addition to original charges of defrauding lenders, illegally obtaining mortgages and other loans as well as allegedly hiding assets and income during a bankruptcy case. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

Giudice leaves a Newark, NJ, courtroom on Nov. 20, 2013, amid fraud charges almost as serious as her hairline.

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NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 04: Teresa Giudice (L) and Joe Giudice leave court after facing charges of defrauding lenders, illegally obtaining mortgages and other loans as well as allegedly hiding assets and income during a bankruptcy case on March 4, 2014 in Newark, United States. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Teresa and Joe Giudice leave court in Newark, NJ, on March 4, 2014, after facing a multitude of fraud charges ... and possible prison time.

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"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice, 43, left, and his wife, Teresa Giudice, 41, of Montville Township, N.J., walk toward Martin Luther King, Jr. Courthouse before a court appearance, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Newark, N.J. The Giudices are scheduled to be sentenced on federal conspiracy and bankruptcy fraud charges. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Giudices keep their heads down as they head into court for their sentencing .

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"Happy New Years with my best friend," 13-year-old daughter Gia wrote on Instagram on Jan. 1