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In a shocking twist worthy of Real Housewives history, Jackie Goldschneider, once one of Teresa Giudice’s fiercest critics, is now publicly standing behind Teresa’s husband, Luis “Louie” Ruelas, in his ongoing legal battle with ex-fiancée Vanessa Reiser.
Goldschneider, a former attorney and past castmate on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has submitted a sworn declaration in support of Ruelas’ motion for contempt, claiming Reiser violated a 2020 agreement not to disparage him. The declaration was submitted to the court and obtained by Us Weekly.
“I am providing this affidavit in support of [Ruelas’] motion for contempt against Vanessa Reiser,” Goldschneider stated. “I am a former attorney.”
Goldschneider’s statement outlines a pattern of behavior by Reiser that appears to directly contradict the legal agreement. She recalls that during the early days of Louie and Teresa’s relationship, Reiser “reached out to me and other cast members, including Margaret Josephs,” and “often made derogatory statements about [Ruelas] to me.”
“[Reiser] and I spoke multiple times via text message and phone,” she explained, “where she identified herself as [Ruelas’] ex-fiancée and frequently made negative remarks about him.”
While Goldschneider initially offered a listening ear, her tone shifted as she came to believe she was being used.
“Although I was initially sympathetic to [Reiser’s] situation, she exploited my vulnerability and kindness and sought to leverage our interactions to criticize [Ruelas],” she wrote.
Goldschneider even invited Reiser into her home in 2021. According to her affidavit, Reiser used the visit to share even more troubling accusations and anecdotes, behavior that Goldschneider now believes violated the legal agreement between Reiser and Ruelas.
“[Reiser] portrayed herself as a victim and consistently characterized [Ruelas] as a narcissist,” Goldschneider added. “Her conduct, as it pertained to me, had been consistent and aimed at disparaging [Ruelas].”
These are serious claims, especially considering they come from someone who formerly clashed with both Teresa and Louie on-screen. The fact that Goldschneider chose to legally support them now speaks volumes about how seriously she views Reiser’s conduct.
Ruelas’ motion goes further, claiming Reiser has attempted to “sabotage” both his personal and professional life. He alleges that her actions have led to “significant business opportunities” being lost and even referenced an incident involving Teresa’s daughter, Gia Giudice, who allegedly felt uncomfortable after Reiser followed her on social media.
Reiser has denied all wrongdoing and fired back at Goldschneider personally, claiming her motivation is less about truth and more about airtime:
“Jackie hated [Ruelas] and his wife because his wife wrongfully and viciously accused Jackie’s husband of having an affair. But now, when Jackie needs a friend to keep her on the show, she has buddied up with Teresa.”
The statement, however, sidesteps the core issue: Goldschneider’s testimony is part of a sworn legal document—backed not by gossip but by firsthand experience and legal risk. Her involvement is not just tabloid fodder; it’s a formal part of the court record.
Whatever one may think of the RHONJ cast dynamics, Teresa and Louie now have more than just fan support, they have credible legal backing from a former adversary. If anything, this move by Jackie Goldschneider underscores that the narrative surrounding Louie Ruelas and Vanessa Reiser is more complicated than some would like to believe.
As the legal case develops, one thing is clear: the support of someone like Jackie Goldschneider carries weight, and her decision to speak out, on record and under oath, says more than any confessional ever could.