Nene Leakes is an original Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member. The fan-favorite has been a part of the hit Bravo show since its inception. To honor Leakes, we’ve created a gallery of her throughout the years. Take a look below.
Mercedes-Benz 2017 Awards Viewing Party
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: NeNe Leakes (L) and J. Alexander attend the Annual Mercedes-Benz + ICON MANN 2017 Awards viewing party at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Rolling Stone Live: Houston presented by Budweiser and Mercedes-Benz. Produced in partnership with Talent Resources Sports. – Inside
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 04: TV personalities Cynthia Bailey (L) and NeNe Leakes at the Rolling Stone Live: Houston presented by Budweiser and Mercedes-Benz on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Produced in partnership with Talent Resources Sports. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Rolling Stone)
Jeezy Hosts Inaugural SnoBall For His Non-Profit Street Dreamz Foundation
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 22: NeNe Leakes attends Jeezy's Inaugural SnoBall for his Non-Profit Street Dreamz Foundation at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
BET’s Pre-Grammy Brunch
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: (L-R) Cynthia Bailey and NeNe Leakes attend BET's Pre-Grammy Brunch at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 12, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
102nd White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner – Arrivals
ShareWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Television personality NeNe Leakes attends the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 30, 2016 in Washington, DC.
NeNe Leakes Celebrates New SWAGG Retail Store At MGM National Harbor
ShareOXON HILL, MARYLAND - MAY 17: NeNe Leakes at the New SWAGG Retail Store opening at MGM National Harbor on May 17, 2019 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for MGM National Harbor)
Bravo Upfront 2012
ShareNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: (L-R) TV personalities Kandi Burruss, Phaedra Parks, Nene Leakes, and Cynthia Bailey of the Real Housewives of Atlanta attends the Bravo Upfront 2012 at Center 548 on April 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
The Weinstein Company And Netflix Golden Globe Party, Presented With FIJI Water, Grey Goose Vodka, Lindt Chocolate, And Moroccanoil – Red Carpet
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08: TV personality NeNe Leakes attends The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globe Party, presented with FIJI Water, Grey Goose Vodka, Lindt Chocolate, and Moroccanoil at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
The Weinstein Company And Netflix Golden Globe Party, Presented With FIJI Water, Grey Goose Vodka, Lindt Chocolate, And Moroccanoil – Red Carpet
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08: TV personality NeNe Leakes attends The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globe Party, presented with FIJI Water, Grey Goose Vodka, Lindt Chocolate, and Moroccanoil at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
Dinner and Show – 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Actress NeNe Leakes speaks onstage during the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
Universal, NBC, Focus Features, E! Entertainment Golden Globes After Party Sponsored by Chrysler
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 08: Kenya Moore (L) and Nene Leakes attend the Universal, NBC, Focus Features, E! Entertainment Golden Globes after party sponsored by Chrysler on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
2019 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration – Arrivals
ShareATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 31: NeNe Leakes (L) and Gregg Leakes attend the 2019 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Atlanta Symphony Hall on January 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)
Fashion Nova x Cardi B Collaboration Launch Event – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: NeNe Leakes attends the Fashion Nova x Cardi B Collaboration Launch Event at Boulevard3 on November 14, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
“VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90’s Game Changers” Monday, September 18 At 9PM ET/PT
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: NeNe Leakes attends VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers at Paramount Studios on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for VH1/Viacom)
Thurgood Marshall College Fund 31st Anniversary Awards Gala
ShareWASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Reality TV Star Nene Leakes speaks at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 31st Anniversary Awards Gala on October 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
Bravo’s 2010 Upfront Party
ShareNEW YORK - MARCH 10: (L-R) NeNe Leakes, Sheree Whitfield, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Kandi Burruss and Kim Zolciak attend Bravo's 2010 Upfront Party at Skylight Studio on March 10, 2010 in New York City.
The Hill & Extra’s 2016 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner Weekend Party
ShareWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Nene Leakes attends The Hill & Extra's 2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Weekend Party at the Embassy of Canada on April 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Kentucky Derby 145 – Red Carpet
ShareLOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 04: NeNe Leakes attends the 145th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
Rolling Stone Live: Houston presented by Budweiser and Mercedes-Benz. Produced in partnership with Talent Resources Sports. – Arrivals
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 04: TV personalities Cynthia Bailey (L) and NeNe Leakes at the Rolling Stone Live: Houston presented by Budweiser and Mercedes-Benz on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Produced in partnership with Talent Resources Sports.
2019 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration – Backstage
ShareATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 31: NeNe Leakes poses backstage at the 2019 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Atlanta Symphony Hall on January 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)
Jeezy Hosts Inaugural SnoBall For His Non-Profit Street Dreamz Foundation
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 22: Marlo Hampton, Jeezy, and NeNe Leakes attend Jeezy's Inaugural SnoBall for his Non-Profit Street Dreamz Foundation at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
2009 BET Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: (L-R) TV personalities NeNe Leakes, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Sheree Whitfield and Kandi Burruss from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" arrive at the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
E! + ELLE + IMG Party To Celebrate The Opening Of NYFW
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Nene Leakes attends E! + ELLE + IMG party to celebrate the opening of NYFW at Santina on September 7, 2016 in New York City.
The Hill & Extra’s 2016 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner Weekend Party
ShareWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Nene Leakes attends The Hill & Extra's 2016 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Weekend Party at the Embassy of Canada on April 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.
Dinner and Show – 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Dancer Derek Hough (L) and TV personality NeNe Leakes speak onstage during the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
Samsung 837 Oscars Viewing Party Hosted By Nene Leakes
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 28: NeNe Leakes hosts the Samsung 837 Oscars Viewing Party on February 28, 2016 in New York City.
2016 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day
ShareWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: TV personality NeNe Leakes attends the 2016 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village on April 1, 2016 in Westlake Village, California.
Ketel One Vodka Hosts The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: TV personality NeNe Leakes attends the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
NBCUniversal’s 73rd Annual Golden Globes After Party – Arrivals
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 10: TV Personality NeNe Leakes arrives at the NBCUniversal's 73rd Annual Golden Globes After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
67th Primetime Emmy Awards Fox After Party – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress NeNe Leakes attends the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Fox after party on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
2015 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party – Red Carpet
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Nene Leakes attends the 2015 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party at Fig & Olive Melrose Place on September 18, 2015 in West Hollywood, California.
Zang Toi – Front Row – Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week: The Shows
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: TV personality NeNe Leakes attends the Zang Toi fashion show during Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Dock, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 11, 2015 in New York City.
2016 Winter TCA Tour – NBCUniversal Press Tour Day 2 – Arrivals
SharePASADENA, CA - JANUARY 14: NeNe Leakes arrives at the 2016 Winter TCA Tour - NBCUniversal Press Tour Day 2 at Langham Hotel on January 14, 2016 in Pasadena, California.
Seen Around Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week: The Shows – Day 2
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Television Personality NeNe Leakes and Solange Knowles poese during Spring 2016 New York Fashion Week: The Show at Skylight at Clarkson Sq on September 11, 2015 in New York City.
“China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala – After Parties
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MAY 04: Nene Leakes arrives at Rihanna's Private Met Gala After Party at Up & Down on May 4, 2015 in New York City.
Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief Charity Fashion Show – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: NeNe Leakes attends Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief Charity Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 14, 2015 in New York City.
Universal, NBC, Focus Features, E! Entertainment – Sponsored By Chrysler And Hilton – After Party
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 11: Actress NeNe Leakes attends Universal, NBC, Focus Features and E! Entertainment 2015 Golden Globe Awards After Party sponsored by Chrysler and Hilton at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
Broadways “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Final Curtain Call
ShareNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 03: Actress NeNe Leakes takes a curtain call during the final performance of Broadways "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella" at Broadway Theatre on January 3, 2015 in New York City.
Universal, NBC, Focus Features, E! Entertainment – Sponsored by Chrysler – After Party
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 10: NeNe Leakes attends Universal, NBC, Focus Features and E! Entertainment Golden Globe Awards After Party sponsored by Chrysler at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
