‘RHONJ’ Star Rachel Fuda Talks Moving Forward With Danielle Cabral (EXCLUSIVE)
Rachel told 'DreamDive' Danielle is someone she can "definitely call a friend."
May 2 2024, Updated 6:36 p.m. ET
New friendships are complicated for many adults, but some have even more obstacles than others, especially when they decide to form a unique bond on reality TV.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Rachel Fuda and Danielle Cabral discovered the nuances of a new friendship during their first season of the Bravo reality hit.
While Rachel and Danielle started Season 13 with great intentions, the good times didn’t last long.
During the RHONJ Season 13 reunion, Andy Cohen begged Danielle and Rachel to settle their feud. After some discussion, they agreed to put their differences aside and called a truce on stage.
In an exclusive interview with DreamDive, Rachel shared whether their issues might resurface in Season 14, and where they stand today.
Rachel Fuda confirms she and Danielle Cabral are in a “better place” on ‘RHONJ’ Season 14.
Rachel and Danielle bonded over their shared experiences as mothers. Both are in their 30s and have young children with their husbands, John Fuda and Nate Cabral. Due to their similarities, many were shocked to see them fall out midway through Season 13.
Despite the intense drama between them in Season 13, fans will be happy to know the co-stars have moved past it and are committed to maintaining a positive relationship going forward.
“I definitely call her a friend now,” Rachel said of her RHONJ co-star. “Danielle and I have a special relationship because we did start the show together. And I'm really happy to be in a better place with her.”
(l-r): Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Fessler, Melissa Gorga, Rachel Fuda, and Danielle Cabral
Rachel and Danielle discuss topics like "potty training" that the other ladies, who mostly have older children, can't relate to. Their similar personalities affect how they approach drama within the group.
The RHONJ Season 14 trailer shows that Rachel has altercations with Jennifer Fessler and Teresa Giudice
“We have very similar spirits about us,” she said of her and Danielle. “We don't have ill will or ill intention toward people. We don't lead with that, whereas some of the women in this group do. And it's unfortunate but true. But Danielle and I are like-minded in that sense.”
Rachel said ‘RHONJ’ fans will see her and Danielle’s friendship “flourish” in Season 14.
Rachel and Danielle’s friendship went awry when it came time for them to pick a side among the existing cast members: Teresa, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, and Jennifer Aydin.
The drama began in Season 13 when Danielle, who is close friends with Teresa, was told by her and Jennifer Aydin to watch out for Margaret amid their own feuds with her.
During a conversation with Rachel, Danielle said Teresa and Jennifer warned her about Marge’s “arsenal” of information that she supposedly has on everyone in the cast. The drama escalated between them when Danielle called Rachel a “rat” for repeating what she heard at Teresa’s bachelorette party in Ireland,
Fortunately, Rachel confirmed there are no rat allegations or arsenal talk in Season 14. She also said their momentary feud was similar to real-life moments between pals.
“It's how friendships work, right?” Rachel asked. “We have disagreements about things, and then we can move past them. That's why we talk things out, right? Because we want to move forward.”
Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.