NeNe Leakes

NeNe Leakes (RHOA) Biography, Wiki, Age, Parents, Husband, Son, Net Worth

NeNe Leakes Biography

NeNe Leakes is a television personality, businesswoman, actress, presenter, author, rapper, and fashion designer from the United States.

Before joining The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Leakes appeared in TV shows like The Parkers, thanks to casting director Robi Reed-Humes. In 2003, she had a minor role as a stripper in the film The Fighting Temptations, alongside Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Beyoncé, but her scenes didn’t make it to the final cut.

Leakes made her debut as an original cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008. During the first season, she co-wrote the book Never Make the Same Mistake Twice with Denene Millner. For the following seven seasons, she was a regular member of the cast.

In a surprising turn of events, in June 2015, Leakes made an announcement that caught many fans off guard: she wouldn’t be returning for the eighth season of the show. However, she couldn’t stay away entirely, as her presence was felt in a supporting role during that season, giving fans a taste of what they had grown to love about her.

But Leakes couldn’t resist the allure of The Real Housewives of Atlanta for too long. The tenth season saw her triumphant return as a full-time housewife, bringing her charisma and charm back to the show. Her comeback was met with excitement and enthusiasm from fans, who were thrilled to have her back in the spotlight.

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For the next three seasons, Leakes continued to make her mark, reminding everyone why she was such a beloved and central figure in the show’s history. Her journey as a housewife had its ups and downs, but throughout it all, she remained true to herself and never shied away from speaking her mind.

However, in 2020, Leakes surprised fans once again when she revealed that she wouldn’t be returning for the thirteenth season. It marked the end of an era for The Real Housewives of Atlanta, as her absence left a void that would be difficult to fill.

NeNe Leakes Age

Leakes is 53 years old as of 2021. She was born on December 13, 1967, in New York City.

NeNe Leakes Height

She stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches and weighs approximately 58 kg.

NeNe Leakes Family and Parents

Leakes was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She and her brother lived with their aunt who raised them while three of her siblings stayed with her mother. She went to Clarke Central High School in Athens. She then joined Morris Brown College in Atlanta.

NeNe Leakes Husband | Married

Leakes was married to her husband Gregg Leakes. They first got married in 1977 and divorced in 2011. They again re-united in 2013 and got married on June 22, 2013, at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta. Their wedding planning and the ceremony were filmed by Bravo titled I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding.

Leakes’s husband Gregg Leakes died on September 1, 2021, at the age of 66 from colon cancer. They had previously announced in June 2018 that he had colon cancer. They announced the following year that he was cancer-free only to return again in June 2021 until his death.

NeNe Leakes Net Worth

As of 2023, Leakes boasts an impressive estimated net worth of $14 million. Over the years, she has built a successful and flourishing career that has led her to financial prosperity.

Leakes’ journey to achieving such a substantial net worth is a testament to her hard work, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit. From her early beginnings to her rise to fame, she has consistently demonstrated determination and a drive to succeed.

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