'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Nene Leakes paid a visit to BlackVoices.com recently and, as can be expected, she set the record straight about who she is, what she does and how she makes it happen. Her debut literary tome, 'Never Make the Same Mistake Twice,' was recently released by Simon & Schuster, and the second season of her reality show is making ratings history, week over week, for the Bravo network.
She's on a winning streak ... and this is the perfect time to get up, close and personal with reality TV's latest villainess. Check out our exclusive video interview below.
The second season of the Bravo network reality series 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' is a hit. BlackVoices.com invites you to take an inside look at the major players of the series that has become the latest guilty pleasure for millions of TV viewers.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: nyc5055 on 9/23/2009 2:08PM
I used to hate NeNe because of her mouth.But now I must say that she is my favorite because of her mouth.Sheis the only one on that show that says what she means and will say the same to your face.The rest of them except Kandi are back stabbing witches who are best friends with whoever is with them at the time.NeNe' man is a cool dude too.Sheree needs her @$$ kicked.
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By: eric on 9/23/2009 4:43PM
Well, Nene is just plain ghetto in both her attitude and behavior! She's ignorant and just plain obnoxious!
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By: Portia on 9/26/2009 5:19PM
I think NENE is taking her acting to the limit. She is acting mentally ill. I don't like her at all,and I think people may stop watching the show because of her actions, personally I am getting tired of her.
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By: tasha on 9/27/2009 6:18PM
I must say that I totally agree about NeNe. She was not my favorite at first but touwards the end of last season I began to like her. Love the way she is open and direct and she is a handful, but she is the realist in my eyes and Kandi I think is just playing it safe because she's been through the drama before and there's nothing wrong with that
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By: liz on 9/27/2009 10:57AM
I agree - I love a person who will say what's on their mind & not sugar coated because someone might get affended!!! All that stuff aired between her & Kim & Sheree she's the only one who spoke her mind to everyone honestly. I like Kim because she's just comical and I do think she gravitates towards whomever she feels will be a good friend to her - I think last season Sheree' took advantage of that - I don't like Sheree' AT ALL!!! She claims she's what in her 30's - she looks like she more like late 40's - good physic can't hide age on everyone - she is SOOOO into herself like with the meeting for the fashion show - who the hell did she think she was asking for such an expensive car. So full of crap that woman is! No wonder she's divorced & I'm not sure if you never see her kids on the show because she really doesn't want them in the spot light so much (which I can understand) or she's just too busy being Sheree' to be Mommy - hmmmm!!! I like Nene & Lisa the best - outspoken women!!!
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By: LindaMarie on 9/27/2009 9:01PM
Oh Pleeeese..Nene is the lowest class of them all. I can't stand her her and she WAS my favorite. Now I see how she is the one that starts all the drama. I can't believe Nene even spoke to Kandi the way she did...like some Ghetto Ho....
Everyone but Kandi and Kim are trifling wannabe's....
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By: Arjai on 9/23/2009 6:46PM
I love NeNe! With her, what you see is what you get! She says what she feels...when she feels it! Sheree-opprotunistic, Lisa-synical, Kim-store bought, and Kandi-naieve.
NeNe is who she is...You either love it or hate it. I for one Love It! Everything she touches turns to gold...you can't say that about those other women now can you....I'm just sayin'
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By: Brenda on 9/24/2009 11:03PM
I'm sorry but what is all the stuff that NeNe has touched that has turned to gold. I must have missed all that.
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By: Nicole on 9/25/2009 12:39PM
Well I respect how you feel but I totally disagree. I don't think Kandi is naive she's just watching to see these other girls fall on there own face and bury their selves with contradictions. I don't see where anything Ne-Ne touched turned to gold. She's fake as a $6 bill, If you believe the act that Ne-ne portray than you are naive. I was raised in a ghetto setting as well but I won't make myself look stupid. I educate myself and will continue to do so. So that I'm comfortable in social settings.I want to be able to communicate and interact with others without making an @$$ of myself, I also wanna relate to other interesting and important topics. Ne-Ne is just acting, she's not tough. She's like the police in the hood who always got picked on in school, so they become cop's to have their chance to say what they want and boos folk around. Maybe it takes a real person to see that falseness. She wouldn't last 2 seconds in my neighborhood, In fact she is like one of those girls who stayed in the house all summer to avoid conflict. Now Kandi on the other hand is filling everybody out. That's smart, being all cocky cause your on t.v is not. Watch B. Scott show, The interview w/ Kandi Burruss. She is laid back and real as they come. When you have it you don't have to express it. Thats why she calmed Ne-Ne big @$$ down, and told her you talk about me too. So And!!!! I have to be honest, she is my fav. Maybe that's why my comment is so direct, but I'm not feeling that arrogant attitude from Ne-Ne. She is not real at all yall! Just a thought and opinion, doesn't mean that what you think is wrong, even if it's the opposite. Just think about it Ne-Ne fans. She is the type that will run on you in a fight at the club. I'm telling you, I've had plenty of altercations with broads like this. They act hard til'it's crunch time.
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By: cathy on 9/26/2009 9:20PM
ok nene (stupid name for a grown woman). We know how much you love yourself
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