Milania Giudice was involved in a police-assisted confrontation with her mother, Teresa Giudice, and sister, Gia, at Tampa International Airport on September 23, 2026. Authorities were called after the 20-year-old, who had recently been released from a hospital, allegedly experienced a mental breakdown and expressed suicidal thoughts.
The incident began at 2:20 p.m. at the United Airlines ticket counter in the airport’s main terminal, according to a CAD log obtained by TMZ. Police responded to a call for assistance after multiple females requested police ASAP, reporting that Milania had run away from her family and a counselor who was accompanying her. A dispatch note indicated that the person got away
while a counselor was with an officer, and that Teresa Giudice had eyes on Milania while she was allegedly running through the terminal toward long-term parking.
Law enforcement sources described the college student, who is a junior at the University of Tampa, as wearing a yellow sweatsuit and a tan hat, while carrying a cat in a pink animal carrier. Milania was allegedly last seen 30 minutes before her mother saw her run away. After approximately 12 minutes, officers located Milania and escorted her to her gate.
Bodycam Footage and the Baker Act Detention
Police bodycam footage obtained by Page Six reveals a volatile exchange where Gia Giudice, 25, attempted to calm her sister by explaining that officers were trying to help them take [Milania] to treatment.
Gia told her sister, This is not good for you,
prompting Milania to tell the officers to “get away.” One officer told Milania she’s not controlling the situation
and instructed her to sit back down and wait for Teresa.
The situation was linked to the Baker Act, a Florida law that allows for temporary detention and emergency mental health services for up to 72 hours for evaluation and treatment. Law enforcement officials were informed that the incident was possibly a Baker Act issue
and that Teresa, Gia, and the counselor were allegedly “having issues” transporting Milania. A CAD log obtained by TMZ specifically noted that Milania had recently been released from St. Anthony’s Hospital.
An officer on the scene noted Milania’s use of repetitive language
and stated she just got out of the facility,
calling her a danger to herself.
During the encounter, Milania asked officers, Can I vape here?
After they told her she couldn’t, she began shouting at Teresa, who was walking back toward her, Hurry up, Mom! Why don’t you run? Why don’t you run? You wanna cause a scene? You wanna cause a scene, Teresa!
The tension peaked in an elevator, where Teresa Giudice, 54, told her daughter, After you get help, you never have to speak to me again.
Teresa further claimed to officers that Milania has fentanyl in her system, a claim Milania countered by stating she was laced.
Social Media Clash and Family Dynamics
Milania recorded part of the encounter and posted the video to her Instagram and TikTok before later deleting it. In the clip, she is heard asking her mother and sister, This is what we do now? This is what we do now?
while surrounded by police.
“Shut the f–k up!”
Milania Giudice, via Page Six
That response followed an exchange where Teresa repeatedly told Milania, “I love you,” and Gia suggested the family let her do what she wants to do. Despite the police presence and the intensity of the dispute, officials confirmed there was no arrest made, no medical transport, and no formal police report created at the scene.
Previous Legal Issues and Anger Management
This airport incident follows a period of legal instability for Milania. In May 2026, she was charged with one count of simple assault following a domestic violence arrest. During a virtual hearing in July 2026, a judge stated that Milania did knowingly cause bodily injury by striking a victim, identified as LR, in the head with her fist.
In response to these events, Milania enrolled in anger management classes in August. She previously told Page Six that she was not in a good area of her life at the time of her arrest, adding, It is what it is, s–t happens in life.
