Danielle Staub hasn’t been on “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” since season 10, but longtime fans remember her well. As one of the show’s original Housewives in 2009, she made her mark with a string of headline-making controversies.
Throughout her run on the show, Staub regularly opened up about her close bond with her two daughters, Christine and Jillian, whom she described as her pride and joy, alongside her ex-husband, Thomas Staub. That bond is still evident in her latest Instagram post, where she celebrates her eldest daughter’s 32nd birthday.
Danielle Staub Shares Sweet Birthday Tribute to Daughter Christine
Danielle Staub continues to showcase her strong bond with her daughters after sharing a touching tribute to honor her eldest daughter, Christine Staub, on her 32nd birthday. In her Instagram post, the former RHONJ star shared a few throwback snapshots of Christine when she was a baby. The post also included a black-and-white photo of Danielle holding both Christine and Jillian when they were kids.
Danielle made sure to revisit one of her proudest moments as a mother: Christine’s magazine cover and spread for The Daily Front Row, a highlight longtime RHONJ fans will recall from season 2. She also included a rare photo of Christine holding her child, which stunned some fans in the comment section since Christine has largely lived a private life.
Danielle’s caption for her sweet post read, “To my Beautiful Daughter, sister, wife mother and Bestie Watching you grow and guiding you along your way has been and is one of my life’s most cherished treasure’s!”
She continued, “I am so proud of you. Thank you for making me a #Nonna Happy 32nd Birthday my Sweetness! I love you to the moon!!”
What Christine & Jillian Are up to Today
GettyBoth Christine and Jillian have chosen to lead much private and normal lives, with Danielle sharing glimpses of their lives on her own social media account.
On RHONJ, fans watched a teenage Christine navigate the world of modeling, walking her first show for Rebecca Minkoff and appearing on magazine covers. However, she ultimately decided not to pursue modeling long-term.
According to her LinkedIn, Christine graduated from Seton Hall University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She now works as the director of people & integration at the mental health organization Palo Alto Mind Body.
In 2023, People shared the news that Christine was engaged, with Danielle announcing the news on her Instagram.
Meanwhile, her daughter Jillian, who is now 27, has showcased what an incredible baker she is. While her personal Instagram is private, Jillian shares her remarkable baked creations on a separate account named @bakedwithsweetness. There, Jillian showcases impressive regal cakes and fun treats. In fact, she recently turned her creations into a fun coloring book!
According to People, Jillian also works as a teacher. In a 2017 interview with The Daily Dish, Danielle shared how her daughter, who had originally planned to pursue a career as a lawyer after graduating from Monmouth University, had a change of heart after attending an Autism Speaks event.
“Jillian’s heart is so warm and welcoming. They all kind of came to her. She shifted gears and she took her Praxis and … she’s becoming a teacher for autistic children,” the former reality TV star shared.
