Jacqueline Laurita shared a rare photo of her two oldest children together as fans – and Teresa Giudice – reacted, gushing about how “grown up” they looked.
Jacqueline’s oldest son CJ, now 22, was a small child when the Real Housewives of New Jersey began, while Ashlee Holmes, now 33, was still a teenager living in the house. Jacqueline left the show after season seven and has not returned. Though both children were shown frequently throughout those seasons, they aren’t seen often together in pictures.
“I finally have a picture to post of 2 of my children together!” exclaimed Jacqueline in the caption of her Instagram post. “CJ is visiting NJ for the weekend, and he and my daughter @ashleeholmes got to connect.”
Jacqueline’s former castmate Teresa – with whom she recently reconciled after a years-long feud – reacted in the comments with two heart emojis.
Jacqueline’s daughter Ashlee also commented: “Not my bloated cry face 🤌🏼.”
Fans then shared their own reactions.
“Omg all grown up, where did time go,” wrote one user. “I remember how small they were on show.”
“Glad to see that they all are doing well,” echoed another. “Just seems like yesterday we watched [them] grow up on the show … You and your family are awesome.”
“I see a lot of Chris in him, even similarities with cousin Albie,” wrote a different viewer. “Gorgeous kiddos!”
“Weren’t we just watching CJ at his 6th birthday party on the RHONJ?!! How time flies!” exclaimed another fan. “So great seeing them together.”
“Jacqueline, you have beautiful kids,” said one user. “Ashley is so pretty just like mama and CJ is so handsome just like Papa — they both take after both of you beautiful family! And also Nicholas!”
Back in April, Jacqueline shared a pic of CJ and his girlfriend – who he’s known since childhood.
“This is my other handsome son CJ that some of you confuse with Nick sometimes. He works with his Dad,” wrote Jacqueline at the time. “CJ is 21 (22 at the end of May) This is his gorgeous, sweet girlfriend Gia ( @giarestivo @shopgiasvintage ) that he’s known since the 5th grade. They’re like an old married couple. They are very cute.”
Back in April, Jacqueline also shared an update on her son Nick, 14,who continues to make great strides despite his autism.
“My handsome Nick just enjoying his weekly weekend drive up and down the PCH and all over the O.C. 🤗💕🫶🏼☀️🌊,” wrote Jacqueline in the caption of a post featuring Nick.
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