NeNe Leakes is an American reality television star, actress, presenter, author, and fashion designer. She rose to fame as an original cast member on Bravo’s hit reality series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Attribute Details Full Name Linnethia Monique “NeNe” Leakes Also Known As NeNe, The Head B*tch In Charge (HBIC) Profession(s) Reality TV Star, Actress, Presenter, Fashion Designer Date of Birth December 13, 1967 Age 55 years old (As of 2023) Place of Birth Queens, New York, United States Nationality American Zodiac Sign Sagittarius Ancestry & Heritage African-American
Attribute Details Height 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) Weight 75 kg (165 lbs) Body Measurements 36-28-38 inches Eye Color Dark Brown Hair Color Black
Attribute Details Parents Maryam Foster (mother), Thomas Leakes Sr. (father) Siblings Kendle Kenya Sherman Affairs N/A Relationship Divorced Partner/Spouse Gregg Leakes (m. 2013–2021), Gregg Leakes (m. 1997–2011) Children Bryson Rashard Bryant (son), Brentt Leakes (son)
Attribute Details Schooling Athens High School, Clarke Central High School Higher Education Morris Brown College Early Life Born in Queens, raised in Athens, Georgia Early Influences Single mother, experiences with abusive relationship
Attribute Details Debut The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2008) Significant Works Glee, The New Normal, Fashion Police Awards & Nominations NAACP Image Award, People’s Choice Award Filmography The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Glee, The New Normal, Fashion Police Collaborations Kandi Burruss, Kim Zolciak-Biermann Documentaries I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding (2013)
Attribute Details Net Worth $14 million Properties Homes in Duluth, Georgia and Los Angeles Business Ventures Swagg Boutique, Nene Leakes Collection
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Acting, fashion, entrepreneurship Controversies Feuds with RHOA co-stars, Kim Zolciak Philanthropy & Activism Advocates for LGBT rights, domestic violence awareness Public Image Known for her outspoken, bold personality Personal Challenges Abusive first marriage, Gregg’s cancer Notable Interviews Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Watch What Happens Live Publications & Books Never Make the Same Mistake Twice (2015) Personal Anecdotes Worked as a stripper before reality TV fame Quotes “I am very rich, b*tch!”
Platform Handle Instagram @neneleakes Twitter @NeNeLeakes Facebook OfficialNeNeLeakes Youtube Nene Leakes TikTok @neneleakes
Attribute Details Cultural References Popularized catchphrases like “bish whet?” Achievements Outside Primary Profession Successful fashion and jewelry lines Mentorship Inspired other women of color in reality television Legacy Helped make RHOA a highly rated show, paved way for diverse reality stars
Leakes is considered one of the most popular Real Housewives stars ever. She helped diversify reality television and inspired many who came after her.
