When it debuted on VH1 in 2011, Mob Wives became the new talk of reality TV. The show focused on women connected to the mafia lifestyle in Staten Island, whether it be their current or former husbands, fathers, or uncles.

While some thought it would be similar to the Real Housewives before its premiere, it was nothing like what you see on the hit Bravo franchise. Whether there were verbal arguments or cat fights, the cast of Mob Wives knew how to entertain TV viewers.

In late 2015, VH1 announced that the sixth season would be the show’s last. But show creator, Jennifer Graziano (who is also the sister of cast member Renee Graziano) attempted to bring the show back and has expressed interest in rebooting.

Renee also claimed in June 2021 that a potential reboot was in the works to air on Paramount+. However, that never happened and the likelihood of a Mob Wives reboot likely never will. Here’s what the Mob Wives have been up to since the show’s conclusion in March 2016.

Updated January 2025: This article has been updated to reflect the current lives of the Mob Wives alums, especially after Natalie DiDonato was found safe after being reported missing.

Natalie DiDonato’s Mom Was Worried About Her Before She Was Reported Missing

Natalie has remained active on social media after Mob Wives ended. Based on her Instagram, she now works as an events host and promoter. In the show, she was introduced as a real estate agent and DJ manager.

On January 21, 2025, TMZ reported that Natalie was missing after missing two separate flights home to Florida. During her last FaceTime chat with her mother Denise Fuoco, a week before that, the latter noted that the celebrity boxer “looked nervous and distressed.”

The outlet added that it was “unclear if [Natalie] was with anyone during the FaceTime call” with her mother. The following day, Natalie was found alive and well in Philadelphia, but she “didn’t really want to talk about it,” per her mother.

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Renee Graziano Went From Reality TV Star To Grandma While Battling Addiction

Renee Graziano has four grandchildren and is nine months sober as of August 2024

A few months after Mob Wives came to an end, Renee Graziano participated in Season 18 of Celebrity Big Brother in the United Kingdom, finishing in third place. Renee’s struggles with depression and substance abuse became more apparent in Mob Wives‘ third season.

She had to enter rehab in Florida at one point in the show, and another time after the show’s conclusion. Renee is now a grandmother of four and has started to turn over a new leaf. In 2022, she starred in Fuhgeddabout Christmas with her close friend, Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Teresa Giudice.

In August 2024, Renee opened up about staying sober after a near-fatal overdose in 2023. She’s also been advising Jen Shah in prison as the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star completes her 78-month sentence for committing wire fraud.

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Karen Gravano Is A Licensed Aesthetician And Author

Karen Gravano Also Had A Short-Lived Podcast

In the months following the series finale of Mob Wives, Karen Gravano and her then-boyfriend Giovan (known as “Storm”) appeared on the eighth season of WEtv’s Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.

The two ultimately broke up, as it was reported that Karen was dating longtime friend Xavier Williams, who is currently serving a life sentence for having 50 grams of cocaine.

Karen’s former mobster father, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano was released from prison after nearly 15 years in September 2017. In 2020, Karen, her daughter Karina, and Sammy began appearing on MTV’s Families of the Mafia, in which Karen is also credited as an executive producer.

The show focused on those related to those involved in Staten Island mobs who avoid the mafia world and attempt to live normal lives. On the show, Gravano was shown attempting to help Williams get released. Karen also hosted the short-lived, The Sitdown Podcast in 2020.

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Carla Facciolo Is Now An Entrepreneur

Carla Facciolo Has Health, Beauty, and Liquor Businesses

Carla Facciolo has launched a few businesses of her own, following Mob Wives. That includes a soap brand, her own Prosecco line, and other health and beauty products. Although Carla has kept more of a low profile, choosing to put the focus on her family life.

Carla has two children, Carmen and Joe, with her ex-husband, Joseph Ferragamo. Joseph, who was convicted of running a stock fraud scheme in 2005, previously made appearances on the show.

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Drita D’Avanzo Is Now A Makeup Artist

Drita D’Avanzo Also Attempted To Build A Music Career

Drita D’Avanzo currently hosts the Drita Uncut podcast after a failed music career followed by legal troubles. In 2017, she participated in VH1’s Scared Famous, a show where past and present reality stars from the network participate in horror-themed challenges to earn money for charity.

The following year, she released a single titled “Slap a B***h” under the name Lady Boss. After the 2016 death of cast member Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, Drita was featured in the song “Big ANGel” by JoJo Pellegrino, where she paid tribute to Ang in her verse.

Shortly before Christmas in 2019, Drita and her husband Lee D’Avanz were arrested and charged with possession of drugs and firearms. Although Drita’s charges were dropped two months later, Lee pleaded guilty and returned to prison. In March 2024, Drita revealed that she’d been separated from her husband, four months ahead of his prison release.

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Natalie Guercio Is Now A Professional Makeup Artist

Natalie Guercio Is Also A VIP Club Host

Known for her feuds with fellow cast members Renee and Karen (both of which she had physical alterations with), Natalie Guercio had no problem speaking her mind. Natalie also defended herself against accusations and threats from the other girls. In late 2019, Natalie launched Natalie Elise Beauty, a line of cruelty-free cosmetics and hair care products.

Natalie also ventured into acting, appearing in the Amazon Prime series Gravesend in 2020. According to her Instagram, she now works as a cosmetologist, professional makeup artist, hair extension technician, and VIP host for the nightclub, E11even Miami.

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Angela ‘Big Ang’ Raiola Passed Away In 2016

Angela ‘Big Ang’ Raiola Lost Her Battle To Lung Cancer

When she joined Mob Wives in its second season, Angela Raiola (known as “Big Ang”) became a fan favorite, with all of her dramatic moments on the show. Big Ang was so popular she was on various talk shows and even appeared in the off-Broadway play My Big Fat Gay Italian Wedding.

Big Ang’s popularity earned her two spin-offs on VH1, 2012’s Big Ang and 2013’s Miami Monkey, the latter of which focused on opening a new bar in the Miami area. In the show’s final season, Big Ang’s health struggles were her main storyline.

Sadly, Big Ang died from stage four lung cancer on February 17, 2016. Her death was a tragedy to the reality TV world and viewers, with some cast members paying tribute to her through social media.