Overview
Melissa Gorga is an American TV personality, entrepreneur and author who joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey in its third season in 2011. She is married to Joe Gorga, the younger brother of original cast member Teresa Giudice, and returns for Season 15. Gorga released the single “On Display” in 2011, published the book Love Italian Style in 2013 and founded the fashion boutique Envy by Melissa Gorga. She has also appeared on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (2021) and Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition (2025). She was born on March 21, 1979, in Toms River, New Jersey.
Quick Facts
- Known for
- The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- Occupation
- TV Personality, Entrepreneur, Author
- Born
- March 21, 1979 in Toms River, New Jersey
- Credits listed
- 3 (2011–2025)
- Official links
- Instagram · X · Facebook · Bravo cast page
Film & Television Credits
- 2011 The Real Housewives of New Jersey IMDb ↗
- 2021 The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip IMDb ↗
- 2025 Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition
Connections
Family & partners
- Spouse
- Joe Gorga
- Sister-in-law
- Teresa Giudice
Worked with
- The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- Teresa Giudice, Caroline Manzo, Kathy Wakile, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Amber Marchese, Joe Gorga
- The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
- Kyle Richards, Brandi Glanville, Phaedra Parks, Teresa Giudice, Porsha Williams Guobadia, Luann de Lesseps, Vicki Gunvalson, Cynthia Bailey