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The evolution of Melissa Gorga

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Melissa Gorga became a housewife at the start of her 30's, but after fights, reunions, a pop career and one questionable fat suit later, she's entering her 40's in style.
Melissa Gorga became a “Real Housewife of New Jersey” at the start of her 30s, but after fights, reunions, a pop career and one questionable fat suit later, she’s entering her 40s in style. Getty Images
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Attending a fashion show in February of 2011.
Attending a fashion show in February of 2011 Getty Images
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Appearing on "Entertainment Tonight" in a fat suit for a segment about obesity stigma.
Appearing on “Entertainment Tonight” in a fat suit for a segment about obesity stigma Getty Images
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Back in a bikini with Joe Gorga in December of 2011.
Back in a bikini with husband Joe Gorga in December of 2011 Getty Images
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Bronzed and contoured in 2012.
Bronzed and contoured in February of 2012 Getty Images
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Sitting for a portrait session in March of 2012.
Sitting for a portrait session in March of 2012 Getty Images
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Glammed up in August of 2012.
Glammed up in August of 2012 Getty Images
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Doing a photo shoot in May of 2013.
Doing a photoshoot in May of 2013 Getty Images
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Super tanned in July of 2013.
Super tanned in July of 2013 Getty Images
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Zipped up in leather later that year.
Zipped up in leather later that year Getty Images
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Darker locks in 2014
With darker locks in 2014 Getty Images
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Bikini ready in April of 2014.
Bikini-ready in April of 2014 Getty Images
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At New York fashion week in September of 2018.
At New York Fashion Week in September of 2018 Getty Images
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Cruising into her 40's with Joe by her side in March.
Cruising into her 40s with Joe by her side in March of 2019 Getty Images