About this episode

This episode explores the life and impact of NeNe Leakes in the reality TV landscape, particularly focusing on her role in Real Housewives of Atlanta.

What would the Housewives universe be without reality tv superstar NeNe Leakes? We are visiting her youth, upbringing, and marriage(s) to Gregg Leakes. Plus, exploring the cast dynamics of Real Housewives of Atlanta, particularly on the first two seasons - friendships, feuds (Kim Z!), and the impact of such great reality tv. Find me everywhere: linktr.ee/literallylaurad Time stamps: 00:41 The Anchor 02:03 Youth, Family 05:13 Marriage to Gregg 06:43 Dwight 07:55 Divorce (and marriage again!) 08:25 Cast dynamics 12:21 My opinions on NeNe as a character 13:59 "The Fall" 15:22 Impending return to Bravo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Laura

Topics covered

• NeNe Leakes
• Real Housewives
• cast dynamics
• reality TV
• friendships
• feuds

Keywords

• NeNe Leakes
• Gregg Leakes
• Real Housewives
• reality TV
• cast dynamics
• friendships
• feuds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Real Housewives of Atlanta, Bravo

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