Theresa Caputo is known almost as much for her iconic hairstyle and fake nails as she is for her work as a medium. Whether it's her looks or her gift, Caputo is no stranger to getting people talking, and not always in a flattering way. Indeed, Caputo has been a divisive figure from the moment TLC's "Long Island Medium" first debuted in 2011.

According to Caputo, she has been sensing spirits practically all her life, but she didn't come to terms with her abilities until a tragic world event changed her outlook on death. While she thought about becoming a medium in her 20s, Theresa Caputo officially got her start in 2011, telling 068 Magazine , "After 9/11, I had a spiritual experience, where I was told that this was my soul's journey; that I had the gift to be able to give peace to pe

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