Get your E-ZPass out and get ready to hit the Turnpike – immediately following part one of “The Real Housewives of New York City” reunion special, Bravo is heading to the Garden State. “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” premieres on Tuesday, May 12 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The series follows five affluent Jersey Girls as they deal with all the drama that money can buy. The series will move to its regular Tuesdays at 10 p.m. timeslot on May 19.

The five housewives are Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Dina Manzo, Danielle Staub, and Caroline Manzo. The series follows five of the most affluent Jersey Girls as they live lavish lifestyles and deal with all the drama that money can buy.

Here is a profile for each of the housewives:

Teresa Giudice

Teresa Giudice is a true Jersey girl born and raised. Her parents emigrated from Italy and raised Teresa and a brother, Giuseppe, in Paterson, New Jersey. Here, she grew up with her now husband, Joe, a successful entrepreneur. They have three daughers, Gia, Gabriella, and Miliania. When not managing her girls busy schedules, filled with dance, gymnastics, acting, voice, and guitar lessons, and teaching them to be fabulous, she serves on a a committee member for fellow housewives’ Dina Manzos’- “Project Ladybug”. Teresa has a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management from Berkeley College. Prior to becoming a housewife, she worked in the fashion industry in New York, and hope to return one day.

Jacqueline Laurita

Jacqueline Laurita is a former cosmetologist in Las Vegas turned full-time stay-at-home New Jersey mom. Her husband Chris, brother of Caroline and Dina Manzo, owns several wholesale apparel businesses and the couple has been together for more than 13 years. They have a six year old son, CJ, and Jacqueline has a 17 year old daughter, Ashley, from a previous marriage. She is currently expecting her third child.

Dina Manzo

Dina Manzo is a family woman, a business owner, and the founder of the non-profit organization Project Ladybug. She balances a career as an interior designer and owner of a successful event planning company with being a loving wife to her husband Tommy and mother to her teenage daughter, Alexia. Dina is best friends with her sister, Caroline, and both of their husbands work together running one of New Jersey’s premiere catering facilities, The Brownstone. She calls her husband the love of her life and they have been happily married for more than four years. Dina is extremely passionate about her foundation, Project Ladybug, and is dedicated to giving back to children with cancer. Her goal is to one day open “Ladybug Houses” so that these children and their families have somewhere safe and comfortable to call home while receiving treatment.

Danielle Staub

Danielle Staub is a tough cookie, and she knows it. “You either love me or you love to hate me, there is no in between.” She prides herself on being one of the first women in New Jersey (and 14th person in the country) to have a Black American Express Card and her history of celebrity hook-ups is one for the record books. Known for being brutally honest, Danielle enjoys pushing people’s buttons and doesn’t apologize for it. This newly single mother puts her family first and is constantly on-the-go with her two active daughters, Christine and Jillian. Danielle involves herself in every aspect of her daughters’ lives, whether going to their recitals or attending track meets; she does everything with her girls, whom she considers her best friends. An active member of her local parish, Danielle attends mass regularly and engages her daughters in religious education and community involvement through the parish. While her family takes precedence, Danielle never misses an opportunity to hit the social scene and makes sure to go out and have a good time. Appearance is also paramount to her — she takes a lot of pride in taking care of herself and loves to self indulge by lying out in the sun or the occasional massage.

Caroline Manzo

The epitome of a strong New Jersey woman, Caroline is a devoted wife and mother of three, who always puts her family first while making time for her career. Married for more than 25 years, her husband Albert runs a very successful catering facility, The Brownstone. The business has been with the family for over 30 years and is one of the premiere event spaces in New Jersey. Caroline tries to instill the value of both book smarts and street smarts in her children. Her oldest son, Albie, is studying to be a lawyer and her son Christopher is a young entrepreneur, while her daughter Lauren is dedicated to helping the family business. Although Caroline spends the majority of her time with her family, she is also the owner of two successful businesses, Opus Properties, a real estate firm and 4 My Mom, a children’s accessories line. In addition, she serves on the board of her sister, Dina’s foundation, Project Ladybug and is affiliated with The Carolyn Gable Expect A Miracle Foundation, which helps single mothers. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family on the Jersey Shore, where she has been vacationing for years. Often described as a feisty spitfire, Caroline manages to have it all — family, friends and a career.

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