RHONJ star Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia, 23, sparks furious debate after saying she's 'financially independent' despite still living at home with mom

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Gia Giudice has been furiously slammed after she boasted about being 'financially on her own' - despite living with her parents.

The 23-year-old is the eldest daughter of reality star Teresa and her ex-husband, Joe, and frequently flaunts her lavish life on screen as well as on her social media. 

And although viewers may think her glamorous life is thanks to her TV star mom, 52, Gia is setting the record straight by letting fans know that she earns and spends all of her own cash.

While speaking to Jason Tartick on his podcast Trading Secrets, Gia bragged about her latest lavish purchase before claiming to listeners that she didn't rely on her parents to fund her costly lifestyle.

Following her comments, Gia - who is still living in her mom's house -  was furiously mocked by viewers who teased her for branding herself financially independent, despite residing with her family. 

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Gia Giudice has been furiously slammed after she boasted about being 'financially on her own' despite still living at home

When asked about the funds she has made by starring in the show, she stated that she pays for everything herself. 

'I don't really get money from my parents anymore. Financially, I really am on my own, and that's also a big misconception,' Gia said.

'People don't think I'm on my own. People think that I live off of Mommy and Daddy's money.'

Then, Gia admitted that her role in the reality series has helped her bring home a flood of cash to splash out on grand purchases. 

'I have definitely been able to [change my life] and I'm very grateful for that. I recently leased myself a Porsche so that was a big girl purchase for me,' she said.

Gia also had something to say to trolls who criticized her for living at home. 

'I do still live at home with my family but financially, I do still cover everything myself,' she added. 

However, fans weren't quite buying Gia's claims and noted that she couldn't be financially independent if she was still living with Tereasa and her mom's second husband, Luis Ruelas. 

The 23-year-old is the eldest daughter of reality star Teresa and her ex-husband, Joe, and frequently flaunts her lavish life on screen as well as on her social media

And although viewers may think her glamorous life is thanks to her TV star mom, 52, Gia is setting the record straight by letting fans know that she earns and spends all of her own cash

While speaking to Jason Tartick on his podcast Trading Secrets, Gia bragged about her latest lavish purchase before telling listeners that she didn't rely on her parents to fund her costly life

However, fans weren't quite buying Gia's claims and noted that she couldn't be financially independent if she was still living with Teresa and her mom's second husband, Luis Ruelas

One person said: 'She's totally on her own = I pay for own Starbucks when my mom isn't there.' 

Someone else added: 'On my own at my mom's.'

'I'm on my own... AKA I buy my own make-up & some clothes,' another user commented.

'I mean I could lease a Porsche if I lived with my parents,' one viewer added. 

Further in the podcast, Gia also revealed that she was already looking ahead on her next career venture. 

'The next thing, for sure, is I want to start investing into properties and that was how my dad started, actually, so he's very familiar with the business, with how it works,' she said.

In the past, Gia has frequently made headlines, with fans noticing that she is her mom's mini-me.

The 23-year-old took to Instagram to show off her washboard abs while donning an orange bikini.

Gia has frequently made headlines, with fans noticing that she is her mom's mini-me

Gia is a graduate of Rutgers University. Gabriella is 20 years old and a high school graduate

Mom Teresa wore a similar two piece while on her lavish summer vacation on the island of Mykonos in Greece in August 2023.

Teresa and Luis met and began dating in July 2020 but didn't confirm their relationship until December of that year, when the RHONJ star made their romance Instagram official.

Their August 6, 2022, nuptials were filmed for a Bravo special.

Teresa has a total of four kids with ex Joe Giudice.

Gia is a graduate of Rutgers University. Gabriella is 20 years old and a high school graduate.