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Wow...I didn't blog last week because quite honestly I was bored. Well, I am not bored anymore! I don't even know where to start. OK, scene one. I can't help but focus on Danielle. I have said in the past that I don't like four against one and try to be impartial. I do call it the way I see it. She decides after the book has been discovered to tell her children for the FIRST TIME that it exists and that the only three things are true: She was a stripper, got arrested and changed her name. I need to STOP here first. She casually said these three things when in fact each one individually is extremely damaging and life changing. Changed her name? Who does that? I can think of only two reasons. 1. Witness protection or 2. Plea-bargaining with the "feds" and turning in major drug dealers for a deal. Either is extremely dangerous. What normal person would risk their safely and privacy after going through the effort of changing their name? CHANGING YOUR NAME? Just think about that for a second. She risked everything for money and fame. Now her ex husband really does have grounds to take custody of the girls. She has put her children in possible imminent danger. I am the queen of accountability so here we go.

At dinner Danielle, you told Teresa to LISTEN and that only two things in the book were true: Getting arrested and the name change. So what happened to being a stripper? Did you forget? Or did you want to try to humiliate Theresa and talk down to her? "Pay attention please." But Teresa surprised you, didn't she? I think Teresa was the popular girl in high school and probably had one boyfriend. I also think she was the jealous type and would scratch out the eyes of any girl that looked at her man (she still would for her husband) and that is the girl she became when she flipped the table. "No one puts baby in the corner" comes to mind right now. I digress...sorry.

Jacqueline's parents came to town. Adorable. Love them. Colonel in the Army. Listen to your father in your head when you don't know what to do as a parent. He can teach you anything you want to know about discipline. By the way, can he tell me where to rent one of those motorhomes? I am dying to go cross-country or just visit the National Parks in one of those things. DYING. I can have Wayne drive us in August and maybe stop in your town. So if anyone knows where I can rent one please go to www.jillzarin.com and post on my blog. I love that she calls Chris Dad.

Comments

489 Comments
11/06/2009 - 7:31am
gqueenie2707

YOU ARE THE BEST HOUSEWIVE OUT OF ALL THe SHOW'S ON BRAVO KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING...I ADORE YOU

11/06/2009 - 7:30am
gqueenie2707

YOU ARE THE BEST HOUSEWIVE OUT OF ALL THe sHOW ON BRAVO KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING...

11/02/2009 - 6:09am
carley@yahoo

jill - your the best of all the girls!! love your work

10/08/2009 - 5:17pm
Nick V from AZ

Jill, you are so fabu and fierce! I love it!I so want to go back to NYC and paint the town read!I love how New Yorkers are a straight to the point and honest.I love reading your blog, even though I do see some people who blasted you for your opinion, that's why it's called an opinion, they can take it or leave it, I love your opinion! The real house wives of NYC were fabulous and my favorite cast! I am not too impressed with the NJ nor the OC HWs, it makes me believe that people who are affluent act like idiots, although I thought your particular group was very entertaining and classy. You and Bethenny are my fav cast members. It reminds me of my best friend and myself. I hope you are doing well and to see you in another season of RH of NYC!

09/19/2009 - 6:46am
Viewer

need a fix. when r u coming back for another season?

08/30/2009 - 3:51pm
Viewer

Jill, you and Bethenny are my absolute favorites of all the housewives. You guys remind me so much of my best friend and I. I love the show. You guys are so entertaining. I hope to see ya'll back for many more seasons.

08/28/2009 - 10:24pm
Tera

Jill...I love your spunk...You are the Queen Drama Reality Mama..next to Kim

08/14/2009 - 12:18am
Viewer

I really love Bobby!

08/06/2009 - 9:08am
Colin

Jill. I Absolutley love you. You are so funny and are my favourite on the show. between you and bethenny, you make my day. My favourite part is when bethenny repeats you..I think that is so funny. Please continue to give us humor and buying those bags...my favourite quote is "you will always be rich as long as you spend less then you make"

08/01/2009 - 12:44am
Viewer

Jill, will you adopt me? I almost always agree with everything you say, only you word things way better than I ever could..if you happen to have an extra spot for me, my 2 kids and husband, please respond. It will be not problem, just tel us when..

07/26/2009 - 1:30am
Mark

Jill,
You and Bethany are my favorites in New York!
I have to agree with your comments on the Jersey program. I was really turned off by that display in a public restraunt. Flipping tables and screaming and yelling! It was sickening to watch.
I love what you did with your apartment.
You have inspired me to reevaluate my business and update my image with my business. What an inspiration you have been to watch. I think you're a great friend to Bethany and I can't help but say I LOVE YOU!!!!
Be blessed!

07/20/2009 - 9:36pm
Tjack

I heard that you guys want more money from Bravo for the Real House Wives of NY! Jill I really do like you on the show, but I am really against this request of more money. I agree with the how last season was all about self promotion for most of the women on NY, and I think its crazy to ask for more money. Love you ladies to death, but at this time I think it's time for some replacements on the show. You own a business and I am sure that you know how much it cost, so why are you asking for more money and even more money for hair and make up. If you can give me a reason why you ladies deserve more money, then thats fine. So the last time I check, the Real Housewives of New Jersey had the highest ratings in housewives History.

07/20/2009 - 12:31pm
Kandice

wow! Jill! you are one of my favorites, you are always honestly and upfront and real. I love how you call out the lies of others!!! man, you are so right!!!! I thank god you said something because then for sure it will be read by many! its the truth you speak, i think. you are funny and fun. How you forgive people and let things go so easily is a gift!

07/18/2009 - 1:19am
Connor

Jill, i dont even know where to begin, from your very first episode you have always been a favorite of mine. You call it out like it is and i admire you for that. You are so hilarious and your exciting and eccentric personality makes you bigger than life itself. You are such a great person and i cant wait to watch you on future episodes!

love love

07/14/2009 - 8:57pm
Viewer

Jill, loved you on housewives, love your comments on jersey housewives -so funny! Think it is great that you represent not only affluent NYC women, but strong, working conscientious moms everywhere. Want you to come visit me in Long Island for a Laser Treatment! Sincerely, your laser NP

07/13/2009 - 7:24am
Mark

Hey Jill,

Thank you for always thinking of other people...you have organized so many different charities every year, and i think it shows that you have such a big heart...thank you! I think you and your family should feel proud that you have money...Thats what this country is all about.. making more money..getting rich...the american way...i couldnt believe the reporter was asking you if you felt guilty for having money...when the rich get richer the poor make more money..get better benefits...and everybody benefits from that...thanks again for all you do..Good luck with the future seasons to come. Take care!

Mark

07/11/2009 - 8:55am
sandra

I can do so many things with 16,000 dollars. Like paying all my debt...heelp my parents with the broken down car they have,pay myself some really nice vacation and still have money to put my debt up to date! I would fix broken things that I have in my home and still have money left or maybe I can add a room and a terrace to my house...maybe I can help a charity and still have money left for whatever. But that's just me a normal person.

07/10/2009 - 9:32pm
Viewer

The purse was $16,000! Prayers to your family.

07/10/2009 - 6:39pm
Bnosey

You know Jill I found it interesting during the lost footage episode, still laughing at that phrase...does Bravo lose anything? my point to make is this...you made the comment to Theresa that by her constant shopping spree's in which she heaps troves of materialistic garbage on her kids would make a girl who was shallow, spoiled and whatever else comes to mind of a child never denied.....I found that odd, because that was just what my opinion of you was when you plopped down was it $1,600 for a purse? or maybe more? I found that to be over the top for a woman who scoured the city for donation dollars for the less fortunate....it said the same thing about you, perhaps a little too spoiled by either your parents or a husband...a person who has lost touch with reality and the sign of our times....the purse looked like something I could purchase at any low budget store all over this country...and anyone who has to make an appt to buy a purse seriously needs to make an appt with someone who can help them sort out what truly is important in this world....let me say this....there is going to be a time, where vinyl looking purses won't matter, it will be when a loved one is diagnosed with some horrible disease, in my case, it's my sister with lung cancer...watching a poison go in her every 3 weeks to fight an invader has taught me that everything I thought was valuable means nothing.....$1,600 to her right now would be like a blessing to help her pay for a cremation service...to know that someone paid that much for a purse that took all of a few hours to throw together hurts my heart....I truly hope you catch sight of a few things and this is reflected in any other season you choose to be in with Bravo

07/10/2009 - 12:37am
Viewer

i am addicted..... you have a great way of showing honesty and being powerful..... love your fabric......

07/09/2009 - 8:45pm
Allison

I LOVE YOU!!!! You are so down to earth and I love the way you parent Ally!!! She seems like she has a good head on her shoulders and is very grounded even though you provide a VERY GOOD LIFE for her!!!!! I can not wait till next season!!!!

07/08/2009 - 9:30pm
Debralee

I was in NYC last weekend for the fourth. Its been 20 years since I had been. I believe I saw one of, (unless there is only one) of your stores in Chinatown. It was late at night and my friends and I had been walking for hours and were looking for food. It may seem a little nerdy of me, but when I saw it I reacted like a little kid seeing Santa. But when you grow up in a small, farm town in Vermont things like that are exciting.

07/08/2009 - 7:03pm
Andres Pena

Hi Mrs. Zarin,
Just wanted to say even though im only 17, i believe ur one of the greates people on earth!!!....Ur an awesome person, the blogs u write r always great and honest@!!!...ur a great and honest person...and wheres ur store located...i am rearranging my moms pent house and wanted to stop by and get some amazing ideas!!!!..lol...
:)

07/08/2009 - 3:15pm
Viewer

JILL!!! I sooooo love you! You are awesome, no nonsense &straight forward! You are favoriTEST housewife on RHoNY. I like Bethenny to, but sometimes she surprises me. Oh well anyway you are on the money about that Danielle! That's why I like you, you're sharp as heck! You smell that rot before anyone can say "What's that smell?" Yes really, who changes their name unless it was because of the reasons you specify? Or because they are con artists? Come on! I like the way you think &how you don't sugarcoat anything for anyone! It is what it is. Love, love you Jill!!!!

07/08/2009 - 12:51pm
Laureen Esibi

Hi Jill, My name is Laureen Esibi from Kenya living in Toronto Canada, I watch your show religiously i think the house wives of New york are the most entertaining, especially you Jill and Bethany are one of my best in the cast,becuase you are real.

I was really greatful and proud that you do charities not only in the US but also in my native country Kenya.
My mother Jael Esibi a retired nurse and counsilor also has started an not for profit center in Kenya that helps young women with hiv/Aids learn about anti retroviral medicine and tries to get them in contact with the medicine.

My Mum also counsels rape victims and educates young women in the slums about condoms and involving them with free clinics where they can get tested.

If there is any way you would like to donate your time about my Mum's organization in Kenya,that would be a blessing to so many of those young women.

My email contact is leesibi@yahoo.ca
Thankyou very much Jill.

07/07/2009 - 11:14pm
Cindy

Jill,
you are the realest of them all.
I love you and adore you.

-C

07/06/2009 - 1:26pm
Monica

Jill: You are absolutely correct, if Danielle admitted to those 3 things can you imagine what she's still hiding??
No one needs to see her back next season, please Bravo do NOT bring her back.

07/06/2009 - 12:30pm
Viewer

As Theresa would say....love love love you!

07/06/2009 - 11:44am
Viewer

Hi Jill, I noticed too that her pocketbook was too small to carry that book in. Where did she have the book hidden????? I totally agree with everything you said. You said it like it is!!! Thank you!!!

07/06/2009 - 2:29am
Anette

Jill.. I love you I do...Im not one to comment of these sites but Im having a moment so why not?? Im a Queens girl did very well for myself but wish I wouldve made better choices...Now Im back home taking care of my 85 yr Dad and no no regrets but You most likely wouldnt give me the time of day...I dont say that to put me down or say you are above me...we have diff lives I applaud you and I honestly know we would be very good friends if I had the bankbook...but I dont. My point? Well, Danielle needs to cut the crap..ok she did what she did, she made choices, she changed them she made other choices..frankly I think the whole I want a soulmate, I want a man to take care of me, save my children crap is more imp than this book.. you are who you are because you stand on your own, she needs to the same. You shouldve nailed Kelly the way Caroline did Danielle Kelly has $ but she doesn t deserve you guys..

07/05/2009 - 6:07pm
jeanne'

Jill, I adore you!! You are one of a kind and remind me a lot of my Sister. You tell it how it is and I agree 110% Danielle needs to stop playing the pity party and start figuring out how she is going to keep her beautiful Children safe.. I will have to say my favorite shows are New York and New Jersey Housewives you are the most real girls out there. Hope to see you next season. xxxxx ooooo

07/05/2009 - 1:09pm
KimmiSu

Bravo, Jill! I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one who recognized that she admitted stripper to her children and denied it on every other occasion, including on the reunion show to Andy Cohen. As you said, if these are the things she admitted, what is she hiding?

First, I can't believe the things she is "open" about with her children (she calls it "open", I call it "TMI") It looked to me on several occasions that her daughters were uncomfortable with the information she was sharing with them, and I love that her older daughter called her out-- "all they want is your goodies!"

I have jokingly said I wanted to change my name in stressful times when everyone was calling on me at the same time, but I can't imagine really doing so.

Love you and Bethenny from NY, Teresa, Caroline & Dina from NJ. Also, love your mother -- she's the best, and I wish I had someone like her in my life, especially in the upcoming months.

My best to all of you <3

07/04/2009 - 1:29pm
Viewer

Jill,

You are 100% right!!! Stay true!!

Danielle is like "The Kelly" from NY Housewives-All Drama!!!

Hope you all have a Happy July 4th!!!

07/04/2009 - 12:56am
Real Housewife of Yolo County

Jill, you are my absolute favorite Housewife. You are beautiful, classy, and correct. You have incredible integrity. Keep yourself as you are.

07/04/2009 - 12:49am
Viewer

Gotta love your attitude and spunk towards everything !!
You are a true housewife....

07/03/2009 - 7:05pm
Viewer

Jill,
Couldn't agree more!! If Danielle had such a stellar reputation, why didn't she sue her ex-husband for defamation? I read somewhere she wanted to put the past in the past, but if none of it is true, why NOT clear your name? For someone who consistently said, "When I am attacked, I attack back", she certainly didn't. Maybe the ex had truth on his side....

07/03/2009 - 12:16pm
nicole st john

Jill, I agree with you 100%. Your assessment of the situation is right on the money. To be involved in all of that nonsense and change your name and I suppose go into hiding to some extent, only to appear on television and air all of your business seems crazy to me. I do think she has placed her girls at risk and was selfish to do so.
I know Caroline brought up the book but Danielle kept it going. Had she left it alon then perhaps it would not have brought about so much attention. I am glad Jacqueline dropped her as a "friend". I do not think she was ever anyone's friend.
What I found appalling was her acceptance of Teresa's invitation only to show up and create such a terrible scene. Obviously, she is totally lacking in the manners department. Someone, PLEASE, send her a copy of Luanne's
book. She definitely needs it.

07/03/2009 - 9:42am
marilyn mcneal

jill, ur the BEST, love you ,can't stand kelly, hope she's not coming back, her and dannile need to do a show together as they r both LIARS.. AND LOW .... LOVE YOU.

07/03/2009 - 7:48am
Viewer

You and Dina are my favorite housewives of the entire franchise. Even though some of the "housewives" provide entertainment by being the person you love to hate, I would rather watch an episode about you two any time. You are both beautiful, smart, hard working women who put family first. I think you are both role models.

07/02/2009 - 1:41pm
Trisch

Jill, you are my hero! Keep calling it like you see it because I tend to see the same thing.

07/01/2009 - 7:59pm
Pam in Chicago

Told in true Jill style, couldn't agree with you more. LOL

07/01/2009 - 7:11pm
Dot

I agree to a certain extent however there were many things that lead me to believe there is more than what they aired going on and the others were the instigators of all this. Danielle picked the wrong place an time for the blow out, but it may not have been her idea. Overlooked is Dina's attitude toward her from the start. Also Caroline "investigation" Why? I am very protective of my family but I don't investigate their friends. There is more to the story than meets the I. Jaquillne stood by her friend and I admire that.

I also admire you and your family. You are not a hypocrite.

07/01/2009 - 6:15pm
Jan (Jersey "wannabe")

Jill, I so agree with you about the villian in this NJHW.
After learning that Danielle threatend Dina to mess her up", that's when it wasn't funny anymore. Had Dina been my sis, I would've upended table #2.
I hope they all have bodyguards now. I found papers that were related to the book - on a private judicial site.

You NYC show is just as good as the others but everybody's different. I'm just a RHW tv junkie.

Love to Gloria and all of you.

07/01/2009 - 3:48pm
Rhonda in Ky

Love you... and I know where you got your "brains" and beauty... Your Mother... I love her a little more than you... LOL

07/01/2009 - 2:23pm
Viewer

This is FANTASTIC!!! Jill - YOU ROCK!!!!

06/30/2009 - 9:22pm
Tina Z.

Jill you ROCK!!! You definately took Danielle for what she is, a freak with to much drama. I feel sorry for her kids. On the last episode they had such sadness in their eyes.
Thanks for being you and I can't wait for your new season. LOVE Bethany too:)

06/30/2009 - 9:14pm
Karen

Jill,

Great perspective on the NJ wives. I thought maybe I was missing something at the last dinner when Danielle said there were only 2 things that were right in the book. I could have sworn that she told her daughter that she had been a stripper, changed her name, and was arrested. Thank you for clearing that up for me. Maybe you could become Danielle's shrink? LOL

Heah, I saw you run in Kathy Griffith & Paris Hilton the other night, you look great. Can't wait til the NY girls return. You girls are my favorite out of all 4 shows and you are my favorite out of all the wives. And your mom is a hoot.

06/30/2009 - 7:57pm
Viewer

Jill you are my ultimate favorite!!! I love your voice, attitude, and what your all about!!! You are great! You have great style and taste! NYC wouldn't be the same without you!

06/30/2009 - 2:07pm
Pat

I couldn't agree with you more, when it comes to your comments on Danielle! The "icing on the cake" moment for me, was after the "last supper", when Danielle was She was gloating about the reactions she got and was speaking to her children like they were her college roommates! I was absolutely mortified! She should have been trying to help them process what had to be a very uncomfortable and traumatic evening for them. As always though, she was too absorbed in herself to see what was going on with them. I feel so sorry for them. BTW you are my favorite NY housewife. Keep up your good works and best wishes to you and your family.

06/30/2009 - 10:57am
angie

Hi Jill-
I watched an episode of Kathy Griffin D list show and you ran into Paris and her in LA...you looked great...did u have a a face lift or a nose job??? U looked like a porcelain doll!!!
LOVE U LOVE U LOVE U
PS. I would love for you and Bobby to adopt me!!!

06/29/2009 - 2:59pm
Viewer

Jill,
I think you are right on with your observation of Danielle. She is showing all of her true colors now. I would stay away from that as well.

Best to all!

06/29/2009 - 1:31pm
No longer a fan of RH NYC

Dear Jill,

I used to like you but after reading your blogs, on the RH NJ, I see you for who you really are - self-promoting, egotistical and sooooooooooooooo critical. I glad to see you have yet another "project" to stroke your pathetic ego. Just a word of advice - be careful what you write for it may come back to haunt you if and when the next season for Real Housewives of NYC appears. People could turn off "YOUR" show but watch the others.

I hope the Real Housewives of New Jersey decide to do another season (without Danielle). It was never boring. Half the stuff you wrote in your blog weren't even true. Jealousy is never pretty not even on you, Jill.

Who annointed you the "Queen of Accountability". Take your opinions and shove them.........

06/29/2009 - 12:13pm
Viewer

You are a chip off the block named Gloria! You tell it straight and don't play favorites. I love it! I thought I was the only one who realized how calculated Danielle's whole scene was. Those poor girls.

06/29/2009 - 11:47am
Laurie

God love ya, Jill! I wanna come live with you.

06/28/2009 - 9:21pm
Kylee Francescon

Jill..you are amazing!
I tried to follow you on Facebook but couldn't find you. Find me: Kylee Francescon on Facebook. I would love to be your FB-Friend.

06/28/2009 - 2:50pm
Angela

While I don't agree with much of what you said about the NJ housewives, I will say this and only this:

HURRY UP AND COME BACK FOR SEASON THREE!

The NJ women are nasty and low down, and we ALL need you and Bethenny and your ma and even RAMONA to provide levity and warmth to the series again.

LOVE JILL ZARIN!!

06/28/2009 - 1:26pm
Viewer

rock on baby! right on as usual! all hail!
Toni

06/28/2009 - 11:16am
Becky

I don't hate Danielle. I think you might though.

06/27/2009 - 11:58pm
ViewerAtlanta

Jill,

Nice post, but I do think you were too easy on Teresa. She discussed her and her husband's sex life in front of her underage children and other people's children as well. When she went bazooka, she damaged restaurant property, and then proceeded to drop the F-bomb multiple times in front of those same children, who were only feet away at the back of the room. She then laughed at her actions, chalking it up to "being Italian", and to this moment has never admitted to having done anything wrong.

Lots of odd stuff with that set of "housewives", but there's only one thing I'm glad about: They actually make the Atlanta housewives look CLASSY, and after they showed our version, I didn't think there was a way to do that!

06/27/2009 - 11:55pm
clg

Jill,
Loved you up to the point when you got a new car from your darling husband. You are ungrateful and spoiled!!! Shame on you. Think of all the people who have children and are without transportation and they'd grab that Mercedes in a "New York minute". You were upset with the remark Kelly made about diamonds at your reunion but you openly brag about the Momma being in the vault! Oh, yes the purse expedition! Telling Kelly that you are being less extravagant this birthday because it was "big jewerly" last year. Oh my!!! How materialistic, how nauseating. What the hell happened to you? Could it be OVEREXPOSURE?? Get real and quit with the money crap. We all get it, you are rich! And shallow as hell.

06/27/2009 - 4:52pm
Viewer78

Thank you, Jill! I am in complete agreement with you about the NJ Wives. You need to school Bethenny, she got it all wroing on her blog. I am so sick of people saying Danielle was bullied. That's ridiculous. If the book was full of lies she should have sued the author by now, or at the very least been pro-active about addressing befire going on a national TV show. And all the blogger that write about how everyone has skeletons in their past. I hate to break it to you but no they don't! I am not saying anyone is perfect but there's imperfection and there's the ability to see people for what they are. I think that Danielle is very lucky that there are so many screw-ups in the world, it means she will always have fan becuase she makes them feel "normal"

06/27/2009 - 12:52pm
laurie

Jill,That is what i like about you. You call like it is.I also went on the smoking gun website and found that Danielle/Beverly also used the alias "ANGELA", too many names for one person.LOL Keep it real jill and I hope to see more of you soon.
laurie

06/27/2009 - 11:05am
Viewer

Jill, you are so awesome I think everyhting you have said is the truth. Why is Danielle playing the victim when she has done this to her self. She really needs to own up to what she has done. She is so fake!! I love Caroline because she is so protective of her family. I really miss watching you. I love all the positve things you do for your family and friends. I can't wait to see you agian I really hope they are doing a third season of Real House Wives of New York. I also think it would be intresting to see what would happen in the second season of Real House Wives of NJ.
Thank you for all of your comments. Keep doing what you are doing.

06/27/2009 - 9:33am
Viewer

I AGREE with EVERYTHING you wrote. Couldnt of wrote this blog any better.

06/26/2009 - 10:36pm
MR MARINI

Dear jill , I have enjoyed watching you on seasons 1 and 2 but i did not like the comment you made about Theresa giudice(Real housewife of new jersey) spoiling her children and saying that she was going to create entitled women who wont take no for an anwser, which sounds like the story of your life. also considering the fact that you were unhappy when your husband invested his time and money in buying you a 60k plus mercedes benz truck and you said multiple times '' I'M NOT HAPPY" because you didn't have a fridge in your car you couldnt' sound any more entitled and bratty. You should be embarassed that you acted like the world was coming to an end because you didnt have a fridge , you are ridiculous.I also liked the fact that you did so much charity work but as far as i am concerned you are a book of contradictions, i was disgusted when you bought a 16,000$ purse which is the last thing you need i am sure you have a purse for every year you have been alive. I will respect you when you practice what you preach you should stop investing so much energy in hypochrisy , 16k purses, and complaining,

06/26/2009 - 10:28pm
Katherine

I love you.

06/26/2009 - 4:38pm
Chico Ca. Girl

Jill , so glad your gone for awhile. Try keeping your mouth shut once in awhile. You don't always need to voice your opinion. Just try it once Please!!!

06/26/2009 - 4:10pm
NYC Bratt :)

Jill you are my favorite housewive i think u have a clue what ur talking about and everything.

06/26/2009 - 3:25pm
AllieinNashville

Dear Jill,
You crack me up! I love you on NY Housewives and now I know why. You are just like your wonderful, loving mother and you not only say what's on your mind, you say it intelligently and you call things for what they are. You are spot on about these NJ women. Danielle did some incredibly horrible things and she is still a whack job as far as I am concerned and a very dangerous threat to her community.
You are a great writer. I stand by what you wrote. I said the same thing about the handbag and book! You are an elegant woman! How lucky your husband must be! I bet he is very proud of you and you of him.

06/26/2009 - 2:56pm
dez

Jill you are a class act ! Your description of the "real" Danielle in my opinion was precise. I wish the girls of New York and New Jersey would do a reunion together ... that would be a reunion to remember !

06/26/2009 - 2:32pm
tammy

jill i also commented on your website, but I would personally love to see all of you housewives together since all of you have such great oppinions on each other. How about you get together and take a little trip to the OC or Atlanta or BETTER yet why don't you invite a couple of the NJ girls for a weekend in the hamptons

06/26/2009 - 1:50pm
Viewer

Great observations, Jill!

To all the comments from those wanting a second chance for Danielle, do you not watch the news? Every day aren't we warned by CNN, Fox, Nancy Grace, etc. about warning signs & background checks to protect ourselves & our families? Jeez, people!

06/26/2009 - 1:01pm
Adam H.

I just wanted to let you know I think your the brightest and one of the most down to earth wives on television...You rock!!! Oh Betheny"S pretty cool too> LOL

06/26/2009 - 12:52pm
Viewer

Jill,

You are 100 percent right. I also agree with you about Chris he should protect his wife and children from Danielle, because Jacquline doesn't have a clue about how dangerous this friendship with Danielle could be.

06/26/2009 - 11:33am
Bonnie

I totaly agree with you Jill! And for those who don't well guess what I don't care Your going to a fun fight your going to bring your kids along well let me tell you what I think I think class is how class presents it self and Danielle has no class what so ever. She goes out with someone on national tv and says lets go have sex in the bathroom WHORE comes to mind and then you go to a dinner party that someone else is throwing only to start a fight well she deserves everything she gets in life and she claims she has fought all of her life well I guess she would with a attitude of SEX LIES AND BOOKS... Tell the truth in life and be set free!!

06/26/2009 - 11:20am
Norma

My favorite housewives of all! Jill you and Bethany are my favs! I feel like I'm in the mafia with the housewives of New Jersey. I can't wait for the new seasons with the housewives of New York.

06/26/2009 - 10:40am
Viewer

Jill, I think it's great that you said everything you did in this post. Someone really needed to. You've summed up the opinions and observations of all the rational Housewives viewers out there.

06/26/2009 - 10:37am
AGH

Jill, you are an amazing woman and I admire your honesty. You appear to be a truly genuine person and it has been a pleasure to "get to know you" through the show. :)

Blessings to you and yours!

06/26/2009 - 10:02am
amanda

hi jill,
what is with the nj housewives not sharing info.? esp. at the reunion. it raised more questions than it did provide answers. we're not all related to them, and i feel like they assume we know what they are talking about with some stuff - and are refusing to share other details! not right. they are on a show, and their business is exposed - it's reality tv! maybe if you bring this up, or acknowledge it, something will be said. (when housewives talk about housewives, i think we get more answers!) i bring this up to you, because i feel like you get things done!! haha. can't wait for ny housewives to come back. (i miss watching) xoxox

06/26/2009 - 9:24am
NYCWannabe

Jill---always keeping the "Real" in RH! Love ya.

06/26/2009 - 3:29am
Ann

Jill, you are by far one of my favorite housewives from all the shows. As bold as you can be sometimes and call people out on their crap you do it in a repsectful manner. I would have liked to see Caroline act as classy as you. I believe Caroline could be a well liked woman if she learned a bit of your classy tact! As for the rest of the housewives on that show? They need some serious help although I do think Jacquiline(I know I didn't spell her name right) is the most grounded of them all and comes from a good foundation! As far as Danielle, you were a bit harsh. It was obvious to everyone (I hope) watching the show that she needs some therapy intervention, and she is really just a mess at this point in her life seeking attention from others for love since she does not love herself. It's actually quite sad Jill, don't you think?

06/26/2009 - 2:03am
michelle from brooklyn

Jill, i die for you ! you are my favorite housewife ! your blog about the last episode of "the jersey girls" was hysterical. i couldn't stop laughing, just like all your comments throughout your 1st and 2nd season. jill u definately represent us JAPS of new york with class! please come back with bethany for another season, its boring without u guys! luv ya girls!

06/26/2009 - 1:12am
irene

Jill,

You spent entirely too much time even thinking about the Housewives of NJ. The Housewives brand might tie the groups together, but each also stands on their own. Jersey isn't worth it. Shallow, shallow, shallow. At least when the NY housewives argure, it's interesting. NY does more interesting things,at least tries to do outreach to disenfrancised communities (all of your charity work), and disagreements make more sense. Jersey is not a show that I or anyone I know can relate to -- and I am a born and bread Jersey girl. Just stick to NY and let the Jersey girls implode.

06/26/2009 - 12:50am
Caren

Jill,
There is NO WAY you could road trip aross America in an RV, tourbus, whatever!

06/26/2009 - 12:28am
Viewer

Chick, I like everything about you (and not in a gay or stalker way either). I have alwsys pegged you as someone who no one really knows how really smart you are. And it is not necessarily book smart either. But you are people and common sense smart. Which to me are the great characteristics. Take Care.

06/26/2009 - 12:26am
Kelley from Chi

Jill,
I love you and think that you are one of the most humble wealthy women on Housewives of NY. Your daughter is being raised well and does not come off like a brat. Continue with all you fabulous-ness and spend what you have to spend. I'm not made at you. You go girl!!!!! Oh,and what is the tip in having a husband that treats you like a princess? I need to know.

06/25/2009 - 11:16pm
jackie

Miss the NYC girls!!

06/25/2009 - 10:48pm
Viewer

Jill, you hit the nail on the head! The only thing I like less than the pity party Danielle is trying to throw for herself is Kelly from your show I hope she won't be coming back when the rest of you do.

06/25/2009 - 9:54pm
Jersey shore girl

OMG JILL,
You are awesome and you are right with everything you say...I would do anything to meet you and Bethany! Maybe come into Zarins fabrics?....Nope I have 3 kids...lol But really you are great and you make the show. I cant wait for another season. Thanks for putting yourself out there so we are entertained when the kids are in bed...lol

06/25/2009 - 8:50pm
Viewer

Jill ~~ You are a great writer. I stand by what you wrote. We also said the same thing about the handbag and book! Stay as lovely as you are, your mother, sister....also great women! You are an elegant woman! How lucky your husband must be! I bet he is very proud of you and you of him. Ciao Bella

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