(L-R) NeNe Leakes, Porsha Williams.Photo:Prince Williams/WireImage
Prince Williams/WireImage
NeNe Leakesis calling outPorsha Williamsfor allegedly refusing to film with her on Netflix’sThe Upshaws.
The formerReal Housewives of Atlantastar shared with her followers that she was “excited to do it” because it is a comedy and features stars likeMike EppsandWanda Sykes.
“I haven’t seen Porsha. We always have a good laugh when we see each other, so I was like, ‘Ok, me and Porsha are going to kill this part,'” said Leakes of her former Bravo castmate.
NeNe Leakes speaking on her Instagram Story.Nene Leaks/ Instagram
Nene Leaks/ Instagram
She recalled flying to Los Angeles and heading to the studio to talk with the wardrobe department. They had her pick a different outfit than the one she originally chose to wear since Williams would be wearing a similar outfit. Leakes said she agreed but didn’t see Williams at the show’s rehearsal.
“Porsha never came,” she claimed. “We wrapped for the evening. I went back to my hotel, and when I got to my hotel, production called me and asked me if I had any issues with anyHousewivesbecause they were going to be recasting the other position.”
Leakes said that she told production she didn’t have any issues with any of theHousewivesand that Williams’ role was ultimately given toCynthia Bailey, anotherAtlantaalum.
NeNe Leakes and Porsha Williams on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’.Steve Dietl/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Steve Dietl/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
“I was later told that Porsha did not show up to work and had said that she did not want to work with me. That we had had issues from the past, and she did not want to work with me,” Leakes claimed, noting that she’s “more than disappointed.”
Leakes said that the two “double-dated a few times,” have spent time at each other’s homes, and recalled taking trips together to Miami, Dubai and Las Vegas.
“I am shocked to hear that Porsha would go to a production company and say that she doesn’t want to work with me because we’ve had a lot of issues in the past,” added Leakes. “What lots of issues did we have in the past?”
Leakes said she texted Williams, 42, before filming her video and was sent a reply saying she’sgoing through her divorceand that Leakes “didn’t reach out to little sis.” Williamsfiled for divorcefromSimon Guobadiain February after 15 months of marriage.
Porsha Williams and NeNe Leakes in 2022.Prince Williams/Wireimage
Prince Williams/Wireimage
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According to Leakes, she didn’t want to be “nosy” or “pry” or invade Williams' privacy. She also claimed to have “fought for Porsha” to stay onReal Housewives of Atlantawhen she wasdivorcing her first husband, Kordell Stewart, in 2013.
“The bottom line is that Porsha did not want to share the spotlight. That’s it. Professionals can share the spotlight. Porsha is not a star, she is a Bravolebrity. Be clear,” said Leakes at the end of her video.
The last time Leakes and Williams shared the small screen together was season 12 ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantain 2020. Leakes exited the show at the end of that season, while Williams left the following season. Williams recently announced shewill return for the upcoming season 16.
source: people.com
