Teresa Giudice Sentencing 2014: Bravo Star Makes $200K To Promote Own Hair Care Line While Awaiting Hearing [VIDEO]
Teresa Giudice of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey might be facing legal woes as she awaits her federal fraud sentencing, but she's certainly not suffering when it comes to her finances.
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Radar Online reported Thursday that the reality star rakes in $4,861.11 each month just to tweet about Milania Hair Care, a line she co-founded herself back in 2012. She also has to make appearances and take pictures with fans.
And that won't change just because she could be serving time behind bars. Her contract is good until July 1, 2015. She has also already brought in more than $75,000 after agreeing to promote the line. This adds up to about $200,000 for the controversial cast member.
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A spokesperson for Youthful8 Miliana Collection confirmed to RadarOnline that Giudice is indeed working with them, despite her current troubles with the law.
"Youthful8 is still working with Teresa and wish her and her family the best during this difficult time."
Giudice still owes the government hundreds of thousands of dollars after she pleaded guilty to fraud charges including bank and loan.
While she's adamant about promoting Miliana Hair Care, named after one of her four daughters, she is said to be doing the bare minimum when it comes to filming for the Bravo series that made her famous.The show's ratings have taken a hit for it sixth season and Giudice has "refused" to help the network in their attempt to get more viewers.
An insider said Friday, "They have taken the unprecedented step of filming new scenes. Everyone has agreed to do it, except for Teresa. She is busy enjoying her summer vacation with her four daughters on the Jersey Shore ahead of her criminal sentencing. So, Teresa is refusing to participate and says she has completed what is contractually obligated."
The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.