'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: Dottie654 on 10/23/2009 4:28AM
NeNe is fat, ugly and totally lacking any degree of class (or taste in clothing). Sure she speaks her mind.....and doesn't give a damn who she hurts when she does it and, worst of all, REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT SHE DOES OR SAYS. She gives women a bad name.
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By: veronica on 10/29/2009 1:41PM
i love all of them for giving us something to watch cus the truth b told no one likes watching a peaceful show
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By: angel99 on 11/11/2009 10:15AM
Nene I would just like you to know,you are truely a star without even trying.So don't let haters dim your light,stay focused and you'll continue to shine.For all who say they were with you 1st season but all of a sudden they don't so called feel you now,Those are the kind of people you don't wont in your corner.In reality, those type of people would be your best friend until someone else came into the picture and then they would trade you in for a new one.kandi i like you,I'm just puzzled by the fact that you actually put your reputable name out there on Tardy for the party, not knowing what would be the outcome.It could have gone either way.what is it that would make you stick your neck out for a total stranger?There are so many GIFTED young people out there who whould have been humbled for the opportunity.Kim they say you have 2 BIG POPPAS,could one of them be KANDI?PS Nene you are still my favorite.KEEP PUSHING IT BABY>
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By: Betts on 5/20/2010 8:15AM
I absolutely love NeNe I think she is the only true person on the show and tells it like it is. NeNe you inspire me...
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By: JANEENE on 1/24/2011 2:18PM
NENE WAS MY FAVE AT 1ST,,,AND SHE STILL MAKES ME CRACK UP, BUT LAST NITES EPISODE W/ FREAKY KIM WAS UN-NECCESSARY...KIM SHOULD HAVE SMACKED "DIANE' AT THE TABLE (LOOKIN LIKE A MAN)...CYNTHIA'S MAKE UP WAS ABSOLUTELY SCARY...NENE WENT TOOOOO FAR IN THAT OLE MANS HOUSE, AND HE AND KIM SHOULD HAVE KICKED HER ASS OUT!!! HER AND DIANE...KANDI SHLD HAVE KNOWN BETTER THAN TO HAVE KIM OPEN UP FOR HER...THE B*TCH CAN NOT SING A LICK.(KANDI, REALLY AINT THAT HOT)BUT THAT DAMN CYNTHIA, LOOKED LIKE A PIT BULL WITH HAIR, WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT THE ESTATE!!!OMG I THINK SHEREE' IS PROBABLY THE ONLY ONE W/ A BIT OF CLASS, HELL LAWRENCE HAS MORE CLASS THAN MOST OF THEM.....BUT NENE, CALM THAT MOUTH DOWN, AND U'LL GO FURTHER.....LATER GATOR
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