NeNe Leakes

NeNe Leakes, born on December 13, 1967, in Queens, New York, is a multifaceted American television personality, actress, and businesswoman. She gained widespread recognition as the breakout star of Bravo's reality series, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where her vibrant personality and candidness made her a household name. Leakes has since become one of the most prominent figures in reality television and pop culture.

Raised in Athens, Georgia, Leakes has showcased her acting talents beyond reality TV. She is well-known for her role as Roz Washington on the Fox comedy-drama series Glee and starred as Rocky Rhoades in the NBC sitcom The New Normal until its cancellation in 2013. Her versatility extends to stage performances, making her Broadway debut as Madame in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella in 2014, followed by a role as Matron 'Mama' Morton in Chicago in 2015.

In addition to her acting career, Leakes has participated in various competitive reality shows, including NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice and ABC's Dancing with the Stars. She also contributed to the revival of the classic game show To Tell the Truth as a regular panelist, further solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.

Beyond her television endeavors, Leakes has ventured into fashion with a clothing line on the Home Shopping Network and the launch of her SWAGG boutiques in select cities across the United States. Her entrepreneurial spirit and creative vision continue to inspire many.