Natalie DiDonato: 5 Things About the ‘Mob Wives’ Star Reported Missing

Natalie DiDonato, who rose to fame on the fifth season of VH1 reality show Mob Wives, was reported missing on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. According to TMZ, law enforcement officials said a missing person’s report was filed on the TV personality in Las Vegas after she traveled to Philadelphia and subsequently missed a flight back home to Florida on January 5, 2025. The outlet reports she also missed a second flight back. Her mother, Denise Fuoco, said she’d spoken with her famous daughter via Facetime on the 14th, but that Natalie seemed “nervous” and “distressed.”

Fuoco also reportedly told the news outlet that Ben, a pal of Natalie’s, informed her that she had been in Las Vegas and had asked for help getting home to Florida. He, too, had heard from her, this time via WhatsApp, and allegedly described her as sounding “distressed.” Denise claims Ben purchased a ticket, but DiDonato still did not make it home. He subsequently decided to file the missing person’s report on DiDonato, per the outlet.

Amid news that she’s been reported missing, HollywoodLife has compiled five things to know about Natalie DiDonato.

She’s Best Known For Her Appearance on ‘Mob Wives’

DiDonato, 44, appeared on season five of VH1’s hit reality show Mob Wives, which revolves around Staten Island women whose lives have been upended after their husbands have been jailed for mob ties. The season was also dubbed Mob Wives: Trust No One, and across 14 drama-filled episodes, DiDonato was known for butting heads with her equally dramatic castmates.

Natalie DiDonato Worked as a Music Promoter

According to InTouch, DiDonato previously worked as a promoter for DJ Major.

She’s the Cousin of a Real-Life Mobster

Per Hello! the reality TV personality has hard core mob roots — she is the cousin of the late Frank “Frankie Flowers” D’Alfonso.

Natalie DiDonato Dabbles in Boxing

According to InTouch, DiDonato has tried her hand at boxing, and has competed as a celebrity in charity boxing events. Back in 2018, she faced off against Flavor of Love’s Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander in support of anti-bullying awareness.

She Felt ‘Lucky’ to Turn 44

In her final Instagram post before being reported missing, Didonato said she felt “lucky” to have made it to that point, and she flaunted a newfound sense of confidence. “Not bad for 44,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself sitting on a bench at an event, rocking booty shorts and a matching black crop top. “I love me some me. 44 sitting on 24’s still. 😫😂😂😂 (it’s not my bday…I’m just feelin myself, dropped 10 lbs…hit that goal weight) 🎯💪”Getting older is a blessing, can’t believe I made it this far. I’m embracing my age because to me it’s a badge of honor to have made it to 44.”