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Nene Leakes
Linnethia Monique Johnson, better known as NeNe Leakes, is an American reality television personality, actress, author, producer, and fashion designer. She is recognized for featuring in the reality TV series ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ as well as for playing the recurring role of Roz Washington in Fox’s sitcom ‘Glee’. She has also appeared as a series regular in NBC’s ‘The New Normal’. The multitalented actress has also acted on the stage. In addition to her acting projects, she owns a clothing line and sells her products on the Home Shopping Network. She was interested in a career in the show business from an early age. She attended Clarke Central High School and later went to Morris Brown College before venturing into an acting career. She has also worked as an exotic dancer in the past. After enjoying considerable success as an actress and reality TV star, she set her ambitions higher and founded NeNe Leakes Entertainment, a TV production company.
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Born
December 13, 1967
Birth Place
Queens, New York City
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Also Known As
Linnethia Monique Johnson, Linnethia Monique NeNe Leakes
Famous As
Reality TV Personality
Height
5'10" (178 cm)
Residence
Georgia_(U.S._state)
Education
Clarke Central High School, Morris Brown College
Spouse(s)
Gregg Leakes (m. 1997 - Sep 2011; m. 2013)
Children
Brentt Leakes, Bryson Rashard Bryant
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Hot Off The Press! Kandi Burruss Spills On Nene Leakes Drama, Why Housewives Should Stick To Reality TV & More

Kandi Burruss was not holding back when dishing all things Bravo. During a Monday, May 16, appearance on David Yountef's "Behind the Velvet Rope" podcast, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star gave her take on her former costar Nene Leakes deciding to cut ties with the show. And while Burruss made it clear she didn't want to comment on the actress' recent lawsuit against Andy Cohen and Bravo accusing the network of racism, she had plenty of other opinions to share.When asked about the bombshell suit, Burruss responded: "I don’t have an opinion. I don't have an opinion to say....
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Tamar Braxton Falls out with NeNe Leakes + Gets Back Together with David Adefeso?

Tamar Braxton is no stranger to controversy. “Braxton Family Values” star Tamar Braxton has no problem defending her friends when she thinks it’s warranted. In fact, Tamar hasn’t appreciated the criticism NeNe Leakes has been receiving. After Gregg Leakes passed away from colon cancer, NeNe found love. And she’s been in a public relationship with Nyonisela Sioh. He’s a Charlotte businessman. In fact, his specialty is couture suits. Although some people are happy to see NeNe find love again, others have been critical. They think NeNe showing off her new boo months after Gregg’s death is problematic.
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Monique Samuels Defends NeNe Leakes Amid Lawsuit Against Andy Cohen & Bravo

Monique Samuels had a controversial exit from RHOP. “Real Housewives of Potomac” alum Monique Samuels had a dramatic departure from the show. She and Candiace Dillard fell out. Gizelle Bryant told Monique she heard Candiace befriended Charrisse Jackson-Jordan to be spiteful. At the time, Monique believed Charrise was spreading rumors about her. It was alleged that Monique had an affair with her personal trainer. And Chase Samuels is not Chris Samuels’ biological son. Monique said there wasn’t any truth to the rumors. But she was upset that Gizelle had a hand in them being discussed on the show. The last straw was when Candiace backed out of Monique’s podcast event. This led to them clashing at a wine cellar and eventually coming to blows.
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NeNe Leakes Says Bravo Discrimination Lawsuit Has 'Nothing to Do with Having a Temper Tantrum' for a Show

In the wake of her discrimination lawsuit against Bravo, NeNe Leakes is expanding on her claims that she has been "silenced" by the network. "I've been blacklisted," the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 54, told TMZ on Monday. "If you haven't worked in more than three years when all of a sudden you're working and sought-after, then suddenly you're not working, it's being blacklisted. I haven't caused any problems on any sets. Everybody I've ever worked with, I've had a good work relationship with except for this group of people."
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NeNe Leakes Alleges That Bravo Went Back On A Deal With Her After She Called Out Andy Cohen And The Network For Racism

The bombs keep dropping. NeNe Leakes’ lawsuit against Bravo shocked the reality tv world with her allegations of racism. In the suit, she claims that “NBC, Bravo and True foster a corporate and workplace culture in which racially insensitive and inappropriate behavior is tolerated — if not, encouraged.” NeNe is alleging that her Real Housewives […] The post NeNe Leakes Alleges That Bravo Went Back On A Deal With Her After She Called Out Andy Cohen And The Network For Racism appeared first on Reality Tea.
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NeNe Leakes claims she’s ‘blacklisted’ by Bravo amid discrimination lawsuit

NeNe Leakes claims Bravo execs “blacklisted” and “silenced” her for speaking up against the network that helped her rise to fame. When TMZ asked the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, 54, why she just recently filed her discrimination lawsuit against the companies behind the hit reality show, she said she actually “felt like it was the right time … a few years ago.” “But I was constantly being retaliated against, being blacklisted, not able to work, being silenced, and so, you know, it was difficult to do.” Leakes did not go into detail as to how Bravo allegedly “blacklisted” or “silenced” her. However,...
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NeNe Leakes Claims She Was Blacklisted By 'RHOA' Executives

NeNe Leakes says she wanted to drop the hammer on the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" years ago ... but the execs blacklisted her, making it extremely difficult to take any legal action. We got NeNe at LAX Monday, and she says getting constantly silenced by Bravo stopped her from filing...
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Marlo Hampton Says Kenya Moore Betrayed Cynthia Bailey + Hasn’t Heard from NeNe Leakes

Kenya Moore and Marlo Hampton fell out, again. “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Marlo Hampton is now officially a peach holder. Many fans wondered if this would ever happen since Marlo has made significant contributions to the show in her friend role. While she did have support from current cast members, she believes Kenya Moore isn’t happy for her. Interestingly enough, the two women hashed things out during the previous season. Marlo apologized for taunting Kenya about her nonexistent relationship with her mother. And Kenya apologized for showing up to Marlo’s wig launch event with a mini marching bad. At the time, Kenya and Marlo weren’t in a good place. So Kenya thought this was a great way to promote Kenya Moore Hair Care while getting even.
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NENE LEAKES SAYS BRAVO EXECUTIVES BLACKLISTED HER: NeNe Leakes has claimed that she has been blacklisted by Bravo executives and it has made it difficult to take any legal action. According to TMZ, NeNe said that she went from working constantly to getting nothing. She added that she is hoping the lawsuit will put an end to discrimination against Black women.
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