Renee Graziano Reveals Drita D'Avanzo Blocked Her After Rehab Amends Attempt
The 'Mob Wives' alum opens up about a frozen friendship and the infamous rooftop fight that almost didn't air.

What happens when you try to make amends and get blocked instead? Renee Graziano found out the hard way with her former 'Mob Wives' costar Drita D'Avanzo.
In an exclusive interview with E! News, Graziano revealed the current state of their relationship is nonexistent. "I don't speak to her. She don't to speak to me is more like it," she said. The rift seems to have solidified after Graziano attempted to follow the classic recovery step of making amends following a stay in a rehab facility.
"When I first came home from treatment three years ago, you're supposed to make amends," Graziano explained. "So I know there was a lot of things that I didn't even do wrong, but I still said I was sorry for them. She blocked me. That's OK. She don't like me, it's fine."
Despite the personal cold shoulder, Graziano acknowledges their on-screen chemistry was electric. "We're hysterical, like in a scene," she said. "But it's also very hard when you have two huge personalities." She also addressed the perception that her sisterly bond with show creator Jennifer Graziano gave her special treatment, a notion that clearly rankled the cast. According to E!
The interview also served as a platform to announce a new venture. Renee and Jennifer Graziano are launching a new tour.
Jennifer Graziano provided a juicy behind-the-scenes tidbit during the joint interview, recalling the infamous rooftop fight between Drita D'Avanzo and Karen Gravano. As the show's producer, it seems her first instinct was to protect her friends. She recalled to E! News, "I was like, ‘Yeah, we're not going to show that. We're just going to fade to black and just do the audio,’" adding, "Because I didn't want them to look nuts and put them in a bad light. They were my friends."
It appears the network, however, had other ideas. According to Jennifer, they insisted the fight air and wanted it to appear "louder and bigger than what it really was."
Renee Graziano reportedly had a unique perspective on the brawl—she was literally underneath it. She exclaimed about the incident, "Oh my god, Spanx owes me," noting she "wasn't going to wear anything that night." The image of her rolling on the ground with her legs spread wide open as Drita and Karen fought above her became an iconic, if undignified, 'Mob Wives' moment.
The story highlights the complex, often messy, relationships that fueled the reality show's success, proving that some off-screen fences remain unmended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of Renee Graziano and Drita D'Avanzo's relationship?
According to Renee Graziano in an E! News interview, they do not speak, and Drita blocked her after she attempted to make amends following rehab.
What did Jennifer Graziano reveal about the infamous rooftop fight?
Jennifer Graziano told E! News her initial instinct was to not show the fight visually, but the network insisted on airing it and making it appear 'louder and bigger than what it really was.'
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