THEY once ruled Staten Island, but the cast of the Mob Wives quickly become just as well known for their designer dresses, salon blow dries and manicured nails.
And despite the series finale of VH1’s hit reality show taking place nine years ago, the life of a gangster’s moll still seems to be just as lavish as it appeared on screen… if the past year is anything to go by.
While 2025 has seen Carla Facciolo and Marissa Jade flaunting their svelte figures in skimpy bikinis while soaking up the rays on luxury boat excursions and jet-setting to endless exotic destinations, Renee Graziano‘s featured as the glam magazine cover star of a popular lifestyle magazine and even bagged herself a very well-deserved award.
From Botox to an EZ gel filler that’s made from your own blood, another cast member has revealed the “game-changing” anti-ageing secrets of the last year that resulted in fans mistaking her for her daughter…
CARLA FACCIOLO
The daughter of Louis Facciolo, a mob associate of the Gambino crime family, has turned her hand to some business ventures over the years – including launching her own soap brand Carla Faccio Soap, as well as her own Prosecco.
But 2025 seems to be a year of living her “best life” – and if her bikini-clad snaps and envy-inducing selfies are anything to go by, she’s been doing just that.
The Brooklyn-born reality star, who believes that “living your best life is your most important journey in life,” has spent much of the year posing up a storm in a whole host of dreamy locations – even pointing out in an Instagram caption that she was “made for sunny days.”
Keen to “enjoy the little things,” she’s shared snaps of herself soaking up the rays by the pool in Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and enjoyed a “beautiful day with beautiful people” during a luxury boat excursion in ft Lauderdale, where she watched the dolphins while sipping on tequila.
She’s also taken a boat excursion to Peanut Island, where she flaunted her toned figure in a skimpy black and white leopard print bikini as she posed alongside three friends.
“Always wanna be here!” she captioned the post.
Along with holidaying, Carla joined friends at Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, which is hosted on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
The self-confessed country music lover branded it the “best day ever” as she danced the day away to headliners including Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, and Luke Combs.
And when she’s not been busy topping up her vitamin D on the beach or dancing the afternoon away to world renowned artists, Carla can be found having a pamper session.
In one post she told how she got a “beautiful haircut and blowout” at @marissastissi.hair, before revealing she also divulged in a spot of “facial balancing” to help “restore harmony and highlight” her natural features.
Sharing a snap of her in the clinic chair, she penned: “Using strategic placement of hyaluronic acid fillers and a touch of neurotoxin…Facial balancing isn’t about looking different — it’s about looking refreshed, rested, and in harmony with your natural proportions.
Living your best life is your most important journey in life…Amen
Carla Facciolo,
“Thank you @infiniteyouthmedical_fl.”
The iconic mob wives star has also enjoyed a “fun” time at Gabriella’s modern Italian, which describes itself as ‘a modern Italian vibe dining escape with handmade pasta, craft cocktails, & curated wines,’ and even had a drink named after her at Patsy’s Pizza in Boca Raton.
“Try the #MOBWIVES drink in honor of me,” she urged ger followers.
MARISSA JADE
After all of her on-screen arguments with her fellow co-stars, including the likes of Brittany Fogarty, it seems like Marissa, who was a recurring cast member in season 6 of Mob Wives, has been enjoying some down time.
In the last year, some of her well-documented nights out have included an evening at the 30th anniversary concert of Andrea Bocelli.
Putting her best fashion foot forward in a deep red leather mini dress, she branded the world-renowned Italian tenor, songwriter, and opera singer “iconic.”
She also shared a snap of herself at New Jersey‘s Gabriella’s Italian Steakhouse, which is a popular go-to spot for quality dining where you can feast on the likes of 30z caviar for £134, or a 45oz tomahawk steak for £194.
And for anyone in need of a holiday, then you may just want to look away..because Marissa’s Instagram page is filled to the brim with sultry bikini snaps from her luxury getaways.
Sending temperatures soaring in her barely-there costumes, the former Big Brother contestant has enjoyed holidays to the likes of Negril, Jamaica, Barcelona, and also tagged herself at Azulik Tulum resort in Mexico, which is described online as “a sanctuary between the jungle and the sea.”
While it’s not known whether she stayed overnight or was just visiting for the day, the standard rate for an aqua villa for two people costs a whopping £1,886 for one night.
Elsewhere, the actress, who has appeared in Gossip Girl, The Good Wife and Law & Order, can be seen posing for the camera on a lit stairway at a restaurant in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Donning a crop top and wrap tie mini skirt, she wrote: “Nights like these.”
We definitely do the Botox around here, but the EZ GEL filler that is made from your own blood definitely is game changer for me & on me
RaMona Rizzo
She’s also squeezed in a visit to Isla Mujeres – an island where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean sea meet.
Standing on the edge of a comfy beach sofa which boasts a breathtaking view of the glistening turquoise, she can be seen showing off her toned abs in a neon yellow two-piece and sunglasses.
“How’s The View?” she teased.
And just to prove that she still has that no-nonsense attitude that she had when she appeared on Mob Wives, Marissa also shared a post where she could be seen driving around in an open-top convertible wearing a princess crown.
“Chin up princess or the crown slips,” she penned.
RENEE GRAZIANO
“2025 it’s about being the best version of myself!!!” Renee wrote at the beginning of the year – and she wasn’t lying.
It’s been a huge year of personal development for the former reality star, who kicked off the year by celebrating being 15 months sober and sharing very honest updates on her weight loss journey.
On May 5, the ‘self-styled real mob princess,” whose dad Anthony Graziano, was an infamous New York mobster, revealed that she’d lost more than 3st 7lbs (52lbs) with help from weight loss jab, Mounjaro.
Renee, who went on to marry Hector Pagan Jr, a mobster-turned-police-informant, shared a side-by-side photo that compared an older red carpet photo of her with a more recent shot of her in slinky black dress.
She wrote: “No lie this GLP-1 (I took Mounjaro for 7 months and now I use products to maintain) has prevented, me having to get Iipo where I had fat transferred years ago.
“However I’m not done yet, next phase is THE GYM. If you are like me, changing things from the inside out here’s a little advice NO MATTER WHAT DONT QUIT!!
“You can and will get there..it takes courage to admit you aren’t happy, determination to meet your goal and a lot to positive self talk to keep yourself in the right mindset.”
With her recovery going from strength to strength, the mum-of-one, who is getting her life back on track after years of abusing prescription medications took their toll on her health, oozed glam as she became a magazine front cover star.
Donning a figure-hugging emerald floor-length gown, fur coat and dripping in diamonds, the mental health advocate graced the cover of Amare magazine.
She was also honoured with the Amaré heroes of change icon award after turning her personal experiences into a platform for empowerment.
RAMONA RIZZO
RaMona, who is the granddaughter of former mobster Benjamin “Lefty Guns” Ruggiero, appeared in seasons 2-3 of Mob Wives and was involved in a lot of arguments and fights with her fellow co-stars, including Drita D’Avanzo.
But while her season may have finished in 2013, the TV personality doesn’t seem to have aged a day – and earlier this year, she revealed her secrets.
Sharing a video of herself looking extremely youthful, she penned: “Ok so this video is dedicated to giving credit where credit is due & owed.
“Let’s start with the face & skin. The 1 & Only @theresa_pinson from @virtualskinspa.
“We definitely do the Botox around here, but the EZ GEL filler that is made from your own blood definitely is game changer for me & on me.
“Plus her & her team using the 4 Week Round of the #prxpeel on my skin was pure magical!”
She went on to say how the round of new treatments “did not disappoint” and made her skin “flawless, fresh & youthful.”
After sharing the post, RaMona was flooded with comments from fans, with one writing: “Here I am looking at this post thinking you hid a daughter from us. You look fabulous!”
A second complimented: “Omg I was thinking the same thing I’m like wow her daughter looks exactly like her @ramonarizzo You look amazing!”
And a further added: “You look beyond amazing!!! I need to go here.”
KAREN GRAVANO
The daughter of Sammy “The Bull” Gravano who became an under boss in the Gambino crime family has primarily used her social media platform this year to promote her business venture, rather than personal life.
Despite her prominent role as a star on the very popular reality show, Karen’s true passion has always been in the skincare industry.
The licensed aesthetician founded @the.bodydepot – an innovative body contouring and wellness spa in South Jersey – in 2003, and has spent the last 12 months sharing the latest offers and treatments available.
Amongst them include the salmon DNA Facial, which was slashed from £219 ($295) to £130 ($175).
Explaining more about the celebrity-loved treatment, Karen, who previously wrote a New York Times bestseller called ‘Mob Daughter: The Mafia, Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano, and Me’, penned: “This innovative facial harnesses the power of salmon DNA to hydrate, rejuvenate, and enhance your skin’s natural glow.
“Experience improved elasticity, reduced fine lines, and a more youthful appearance.”
Chantelle Houghton’s reality TV show warning
BIG Brother legend Chantelle Houghton has revealed she was left with “trauma” after her stint on the show nine years ago.
Chantelle, who made history as the first non-celebrity to enter the house on a celebrity year, issued upcoming reality stars a warning.
The former reality star said she had therapy and admitted contestants should prioritise their mental health before signing up for the fly-on-the-wall show.
Chantelle exclusively told The Sun: “I’ve previously struggled with my mental health, because of trauma that I went through.
“I’m in therapy taking good care of myself – so I just think if you are prone to having issues with your mental health, then I wouldn’t suggest putting yourself in certain situations.
“One of them would be a reality show where you are going to be really open to criticism, and if you don’t deal with that easily, then you shouldn’t put yourself in that situation.
“I’m not saying if you’ve got mental health issues like anxiety and depression it should stop you doing stuff in life, but I’m sure the people that do stuff with those conditions know their limits.”
Chantelle also opened up about some of the harder moments while appearing on the TV experiment.
This included her acrimonious relationship with US former basketball player and housemate Dennis Rodman.
“So there was a lot of friction between me and Dennis Rodman when I was in the Big Brother house,” she said to WDW Bingo.
“Some of it was shown on TV, but a lot of it wasn’t.”
But it wasn’t all bad for Chantelle as she did bag herself a husband while being on the show.
Chantelle had a romance with Ordinary Boys singer Preston and the pair went on to marry in August 2006.
Amongst the other treatments available include spray tans, a teeth whitening service, scalp treatments, body sculpting and contouring treatments, infrared sauna with red light therapy, facials, and micro-needling.
In a rare personal post, Karen praised her daughter Karina Seabrook on her birthday and told how she’d been given the “greatest gift” of all this year – her grandson.
In July, she gushed: “Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter — my best friend, my heart.
“This past year has been the most incredible journey watching you become a mom.
“You gave me the greatest gift, my grandson, and seeing you with him and starting your own family fills my heart with love beyond words.”
