NJ Housewife -- Reality Show Good, Sex Tape Bad

Danielle Staub"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Danielle Staub has no problem putting the most intimate moments of her life on display for the world to see -- except for when she's getting intimate.

Staub is trying to block the release of a sex tape her former boyfriend is trying to sell. Her lawyer filed a complaint today in Passaic County Superior Court alleging Stephen Zalewski, who also appeared on the reality show, invaded her privacy and has caused her and her young daughters emotional distress.

Also causing Staub's young children emotional distress -- seeing their mother on "Real Housewives of New Jersey."

Zalewski told Star magazine, "I'm definitely weighing my options as far as selling [the tapes] and getting them out there ... She cost me so much money, why shouldn't I make a few dollars?"

UPDATE -- Staub won round one. A judge granted a temporary injunction against the tape. The order could become permanent at a hearing next month.

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61. She's a hot mess. All the women on that show are a mess, but she's a HOT mess.

Posted at 4:32PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Christy

62. TMZ you are messing with us - thats a GUY IN DRAG!!!!!

Posted at 4:20PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Mr. Pip

63. It appears that EVERYONE makes a sex tape. I sure would like to see mine. I don't even remember having sex.

Posted at 4:35PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Roger C.

64. ITS NOT A TAPE.

Posted at 4:50PM on Jun 24th 2009 by JoeBmore

65. This woman is just gross. She has no problem selling it....she just doesn't want you taping it.

Posted at 5:02PM on Jun 24th 2009 by yeah

66. Not for nothing but who flips a table in front of someone's kids like that? Even someone you hate? Teresa, you got no class girl.

Posted at 5:05PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Lola

67. First off, this douchebag looking bitch is BOO-GLY. Last thing I want to see is a physically disformed former crackhead having sex. And, based on what this bitch has done, she deserves a little embarassment. The tape is probably already released on the internet anyway...

Posted at 5:54PM on Jun 24th 2009 by What a stupid dumbass

68. This woman is an abomination. She goes on national TV knowing that she was involved with serious crimes and then she tries to act all nicey nicey and make everyone believe it was just a little something that she went through as a young woman. Arrests? Alias? Cocaine? Prostitution? Kidnapping, etc.?? The only reason she didn't land her ass in jail for 20 jails is because she sold everyone else out. On top of all that, she "dates" a guy young enough to be her son and of course, it was only about sex. I know people who know him and believe me, it was such a joke to everyone. Now, he filmed it on his cell phone? Why would any sane woman get herself into something like that and offer to have sex with him in the bathroom at a fancy restaurant (and believe me, it is fancy...) She deserves everything she gets. She is so classless, there isn't even a low enough name for someone like her! I hope they dump her from the show, I can't stand her one more second.

Posted at 6:04PM on Jun 24th 2009 by tosshertothecurb

69. Gina - #62. What basis has there been for her being a good mom?! I am not judging her on her past, I'm judging her on her present. He parades sleazy greasy men past her daughters, who comment that they just want her for her "goodies," talks WAY too openly about her escapades to her daughters, propositions sleazy greasy guy in restaurant for a quickie in the the bathroom, need I go on? She's disgusting, and her kids should be taken away for their own good.

Posted at 6:27PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Ren H

70. NOT that I am defending Danielle (she's a total skank), but does anyone else find it ironic (and hypocritical) that the two sisters who exposed the book, have mob ties? Of course they deny it, but their father-in-law was murdered in an apparent mob hit. His big fat (ugh) naked body was tied up, shot and stuffed into the trunk of his Lincoln Continental in 1983 (his name was Albert "Tiny" Manzo, you can google it) for supposedly skimming off the top of a casino with a friend of his who was also shot and stuffed into a trunk. Those in glass houses. I'm surprised Danielle didn't throw that back at them.

Posted at 6:27PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Heff

71. why is everyone quick to judge her? she said on the show it was about 20 years ago. which means she was in her early 20s. we all make mistakes and it clearly shows she has learned from it because she is tryring to be a good mother to her two kids. I WISH HER THE BEST OF LUCK BECAUSE SHE IS VERY STRONG. AS FOR THOSE OTHER HOUSEWIVES WHO WERE MEAN AND ROTTEN TO DANIELLE ESPECIALLY CAROLINE I HOPE KARMA BITES YOU GUYS IN THE ASS FOR SHOWING THAT BOOK! THAT WAS MESSED UP. GOOD LUCK DANIELLE AND I HOPE YOU PULL THROUGH THESE TOUGH TIMES. YOU WERE REALLY GREAT ON THE SHOW AND YOU LOOK REALLY REALLY GOOD FOR A 45 YEAR OLD.

XOXO JERSEY GIRL

Posted at 6:39PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Mel

72. I heard she is the star whore of this show... Good for this dirty slut!!!
She looks like a bitch...

Posted at 6:55PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Perez gave my friend genital warts last year

73. If it wasn't for Danielle and her drama that show would have been a boring ass kissing fake lovefest. Steve is no way in hell 26 or even close maybe he could pull off 36. He looked like a scam artist. If only Danielle had some friends she could bring one on the show too so that it isn't so uneven. Jacqueline is really on the fence. But who wants to see the mafia sisters talking about how great their family is all day. Caroline is so self important. Danielle clean up your act but keep your edge.

Posted at 7:09PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Coco

74. I don't care for Danielle, but I have to admit that she gets some points for calling Dena out and having Caroline, Dena and Theresa ganging up on her. I still like Theresa the best but I thought Danielle had some balls to confront them and still remain calm.

Posted at 7:59PM on Jun 24th 2009 by liberallisa

75. i didn't like this lady from day one.. and i watched all the shows.. but in the end i really felt for her.. but something is off with her.. the one i can't stand is the mom.. the red headed bitch.. can't stand her.. you can tell she would do wrong, break the law, kill to make her family "look'" good.. screams mafia like she denies

Posted at 8:05PM on Jun 24th 2009 by Kelly

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