The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga couldn’t be prouder of their eldest child.
On August 12, the Housewife gushed over Antonia Gorga turning 20, celebrating on Instagram with a dozen photos from across the years, from big bows in the hair to beach days, and one photo with Antonia and her brothers, Joey Gorga Jr. and Gino Gorga.
“And just like that, she’s 20,” Melissa captioned the post. “Happy Birthday, my little mini me. It’s just me and you, kid. The only girls in this house! We need to keep our strong bond forever! I couldn’t be prouder than to be a mother of such a humble, caring, good human. You get more gorgeous as the years go on, inside and out, and we love you so much.”
Joe Gorga also published a few family photos on Instagram to celebrate his only daughter, featuring childhood studio portraits and Anotnia’s cheerleading days. His message came just days after he called Melissa and Antonia his “2 best girls” on Instagram.
“Happy Birthday to my baby girl,” said the Househusband. “I can’t believe you’re 20 already. I love you sooooooooo much!”
Jumping in the comment sections of both posts, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda were just a few from RHONJ who wished Antonia the best day ever.
How Antonia Gorga celebrated her 20th birthday
Melissa took to her Instagram Stories to show Antonia having a backyard pool party at their Franklin Lakes mansion with a bunch of friends, and in one clip, Melissa hand-fed her an Italian-style cookie. The college sophomore rang in her 20th lap around the sun with a personalized white-frosting sprinkle cake, a sprinkle coffee cake, and matching cupcakes and cookies, on brand with Melissa’s dessert business empire, Sprinkle by MG.
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That would make sense for the University of Delaware student, whom Melissa hopes will carry on the legacy of being a businesswoman, she said in an April interview with Decider.
“I think that’s why she’s going to school for business,” said the “On Display” singer. “I think [she] wants to work for herself. I think she would like to be a business owner, whether it be something with me or a branch off of something that I do. And if it’s not, I’m fine with that. But I do think her goal is to be a business owner one day.”
Details on Antonia Gorga’s summer vacation from college
The business student has made the most of her time off from school, spending her summer break at the Gorga home. She even shared an LOL-worthy video of her homecoming when finding her father and Gino lounging in her bedroom, stating, “Always a family gathering in my room when I come home from school.”
Melissa posted in a separate IG Story, “Look who’s home!”
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The Gorgas have appeared inseparable between the academic years, with post after post showing delightful times as a family. The Gorga kids and their friends spent weekends at their holiday home on the Jersey Shore for cookouts and poolside fun.
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