Where Mob Wives cast now – arrests, rap career, rehab and heartbreaking death

The cast of Mob Wives have certainly had their fair share of drama since the reality show ended in 2016 - with some finding themselves in prison and others turning to new careers

If you've ever wondered what the cast of Mob Wives are up to now - then I suggest you keep reading.

After taking the Staten Island scene by storm, the cast of VH1's Mob Wives all went their separate ways when the show ended its run from 2011 to 2016.

However, after the tragic passing of Angela 'Big Ang' Raiola, niece of mobster Salvatore Lombardi, it marked the end of an era for the show.

With her ties to the Genovese crime family, Ang's life was a whirlwind of dating gangsters and flaunting her wealth before marrying film producer Neil Murphy.

Ang passed away age 55(Image: Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

After the show, Ang featured in her own spin-off series Big Ang in 2012 and Miami Monkey in 2013. But unfortunately, Ang died age 55 from complications of lung cancer and pneumonia on February 18, 2016.

Following Ang's death and the show's conclusion, the remaining Mob Wives had to forge new paths.

Let's catch up with what they've been up to...

Drita D'Avanzo

Drita moved on to a rap career

The fiery Albanian star first put her efforts into raising money for after the show was cancelled. Then in 2018, she ventured into music, releasing a single titled "Slap a B****" under the name Lady Boss.

She also appeared in the song Big ANGel by JoJo Pellegrino, which was dedicated as a tribute to Big Ang.

In 2019, Drita and her husband Lee D'Avanzo were arrested and charged with drug and firearm possession. While Drita's charges were dropped, her husband was sentenced to 64 months in prison in 2020 after pleading guilty.

In March 2024, she revealed she had been separated from Lee "for a long time" and were working towards a divorce. Drita still continues to work as a makeup artist with her own beauty store, Lady Boss.

Last year, TMZ reported that she is working on a scripted series about her life.

Karen Gravano

Karen launched her own pod

The daughter of Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano - an underboss in the Gambino crime family - has continued to please Mob Wives fans. She launched her own podcast and signed up for WEtv's Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars with her then-boyfriend Giovan (aka Storm).

Unfortunately, the former couple have since parted ways, with Karen reportedly now dating Xavier Williams, a friend serving a life sentence for drug possession. She's also starred on MTV's Families of the Mafia with her daughter Karina and father Sammy, who was released from prison in 2017.

Karen also launched a mobster-themed Italian restaurant and pizzeria, Pizza Nostra, in New Jersey and wrote a New York Times bestselling book titled, Mob Daughter: The Mafia, Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano, and Me.

Carla Facciolo

Carla launched her own beauty products

The daughter of Louis Facciolo, an associate of the Gambino crime family, has embarked on several business ventures since the show's axe.

She has launched her own soap brand, Carla Faccio Soap, as well as health and beauty products and her own Prosecco line. She is also keen to publish an Italian cookbook in the future.

Carla still remains active on social media, giving her followers a regular insight into her personal life.

Renee Graziano

Renee competed on CBB

The daughter of former Bonanno crime family member Anthony Graziano moved over to the UK TV circuit when she took part in Season 18 of the UK's Celebrity Big Brother, finishing in third place.

After battling with substance abuse and depression, she endured a stint in a Florida rehab facility during the show's third season and later returned to rehab after the show concluded.

In 2017, Renee became a grandmother and has welcomed four more grandchildren, which she credits as a turning points for her. She also starred in Fuhgeddabout Christmas alongside Real Housewives' star Teresa Giudice.

However, in 2022, she was arrested on DUI charges after colliding with a parked car in Staten Island. But in March 2024 confirmed that she had been sober for nine months.

Natalie DiDonato

Natalie caused a stir this week(Image: Getty Images)

The fitness influencer and Mob Wives star had recently caused quite the stir after worrying family and fans due to being 'missing'.

She was supposed to be heading back to Florida from Philadelphia but missed two different flight bookings, which caused her family to send out a search party.

However, it was announced yesterday that the star had now been found, with DiDonato's mother, Denise Fuoco, telling NBC News that her daughter had been "found."

Her mum told the publication: "She's fine right now. We're trying to get her home," stating she was in Nevada.