Meet the Cast of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 13

Melissa is the sister-in-law of Teresa Giudice and is married to Joe Gorga, Teresa's brother. Melissa joined the show for season 3 in 2011. She is the second longest-standing cast member of the show.

The longest-standing Housewife on RHONJ is Teresa. She has been a part of the show since season 1 in 2009. 

The fashion designer, who grew up in Westchester, New York, joined the Housewives on season 8 in 2017. She is married to Joe Benigno and lives in Englewood, New Jersey. 

The Long Island native joined the cast in 2018 just in time for season 9. Jennifer is married to Bill Aydin and has five children. 

Dolores started her journey on the show in 2016 on season 7. She grew up with Teresa Giudice in Paterson, New Jersey. 

Rachel joined season 13 as a new castmate. She has been around the other Jersey Housewives for a while as she has connections to the group through Dolores' ex, Frank Catania.

This 'Wife joined season 13 as a new cast member. Danielle was brought on the show by Teresa Giudice.

Jackie first joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2018, returning to the show for season 13 as a "friend" of the cast.

Like Jackie, the newcomer also joined the show for season 13 as a "friend." Jennifer has connections to the group through Margaret Josephs.