Cynthia Baileyhad some questions for herReal Housewives Ultimate Girls TripcostarTeresa Giudice.
During a recent appearance onAccess Hollywood’sHousewives Nightcap, Bailey opened up about her experience shooting the upcoming Peacock series. TheReal Housewives of Atlantaalum, 54, admitted she “was surprised” she connected with Giudice, especially since she went into filming being “kind of afraid of her.”
“She’s the sweetest woman. Like, one of the sweetest people I know, and I’m so excited to call her a friend,” Bailey said of theReal Housewives of New Jerseystar, 49. “I think we connected for a number of reasons, but I love the fact that she’s so happy. She’s so happy and she’sso in love. And I, you know, amhappy and in loveas well. And it’s just such a beautiful space to see her in.”
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One of the topics they got around to discussing was Giudice’s stint in jail. The Bravo starserved an 11-month sentencein 2015 formail, wire and bankruptcy fraud. Her ex-husbandJoe Giudicecompleted his41-month sentencefor the same crimes in 2019; hemoved to Italyfollowing his release amid adeportation court battle.
“She came back hard. You know what I’m saying? She’s been through a lot,” Bailey said onHousewives Nightcapof Giudice, who shares four daughters with her ex. “I think she has been through more than any of us. She’s still standing and she’s happy and she figured it out.”
While Bailey’s connection with Giudice thrived during filming, others relationships suffered — including Bailey’s friendship withRHOA’sKenya Moore.
“We actually did butt heads. And that was, you know, very disappointing for me. That was very unfortunate because obviously, I started the trip [being] like, ‘Hey, we are going to be like Thelma and Louise.’ Like, we’re on one of the hardest franchises ever, so this was supposed to be a cakewalk for us,” Bailey said. “And I already knew I was going in pretty strong with at least two friends because I had Kenya. You know, she was going to be the Thelma to my Louise. And I hadLuann [de Lesseps], who I am pretty good friends with.”
“Everyone else I knew but didn’t really know-know. I was going to [be] like, ‘Okay, I got two with me, and I can just get to know the rest of the ladies.’ So, no, I did not anticipate that my friend that I was going with on the trip, that we were going to have some issues,” she added.
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Peacock
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Tripbrings stars from differentHousewivescities together as the ladies embark on an eight-day vacation. Thedramatic first trailerteased a blowout argument between Moore andThe Real Housewives of New York City’sRamona Singer.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’Kyle Richardsand Teresa’s sister-in-law andRHONJcostarMelissa Gorgaround out the cast.
The first three episodes ofReal Housewives Ultimate Girls Trippremiere Nov. 18 on Peacock.
source: people.com
