Gia Giudice heads to prom with Frank Catania Jr... as Joe celebrates his ...

The eldest daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa, 47, and Joe Giudice, also 47, head to prom this week.

And doting mom Teresa took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter Gia Giudice on Friday, after posting a string of videos and pictures from the pre-prom activities.

The 18-year-old donned a backless baby blue gown as she was seen posing with her date, 21-year-old Frank Catania Jr, the son of fellow Real Housewives of New Jersey star, Dolores Catania. 

Proud mama: 'Gia, the strength & beauty you exude cannot be ignored,' Teresa Giudice began in the Friday post

Proud mama: 'Gia, the strength & beauty you exude cannot be ignored,' Teresa Giudice began in the Friday post

Her long locks were curled in princess waves as she accessorized with silver bracelets, rings and earrings.  

The high-schooler donned a corsage of white flowers on her wrist as a cross ring could be seen on her left ring finger.

Gia smiled as she posed in front of silver balloons that spelled out 'PROM'. 

Baby blue: The 18-year-old donned a backless blue gown as she was seen smiling in front of silver balloons that spelled out PROM

Baby blue: The 18-year-old donned a backless blue gown as she was seen smiling in front of silver balloons that spelled out PROM

'Gia, the strength & beauty you exude cannot be ignored,' Teresa began in the post's caption.

The Celebrity Apprentice contestant looked to the future, as her baby girl was about to head off to college. 

'As you take this next step in life and you’re off to the @rutgersu I’m so proud of you! I was so happy to see you celebrating with your life long friends! Love you Gia❤️' 

Prom pose: Gia's long locks were curled in princess waves as she accessorized with silver bracelets, rings and earrings

Prom pose: Gia's long locks were curled in princess waves as she accessorized with silver bracelets, rings and earrings

Accessorize: The high-schooler donned a corsage of white flowers on her wrist as a cross ring could be seen on her left ring finger

Accessorize: The high-schooler donned a corsage of white flowers on her wrist as a cross ring

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