'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Star Sheree Whitfield Still Isn't Afraid to 'Check You, Boo'

Last season of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' was all about Sheree Whitfield.

In addition to watching Whitfield throw a drama-filled independence party, where she infamously cursed out her party planner, fans of the reality show followed the mother of three as she debuted her She by Sheree fashion line.

But what a difference a year makes.

These days, the former NFL wife said she is busy doing all the things she's wanted to do for years and truly pursuing her passions.

"I don't like drama believe it or not. I don't like confrontation, but if you push me, I am from Cleveland; it's gonna go down," she told BlackVoices.com in a recent interview.

"With the 'Who gon check me, boo' on last season on the first episode, of course, I didn't want that to happen. I was shocked he came at me like that, but I'm not going sit there and let you talk to me crazy."

This season of the top-rated Bravo franchise finds Whitfield exploring her new career in acting. She made her acting debut in Kendrick D. Young's stage play 'Heaven I Need A Hug' earlier this year, and now believes she has a shot at winning an Oscar.

"One day," Whitfield pondered. "I'm not saying it's going to be tomorrow -- I'm just taking classes -- but this is something I really wanted to do. This is me coming out of my shell."

As for her thoughts on her cast mates, she's opinionated about newcomers Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey.

"I didn't get a chance to shoot a lot with Cynthia because she was just too far up Nene [Leakes]'s ass. She didn't really get a chance to get to know anybody...like a little puppet," she laughed.

"I did get a chance to shoot with Phaedra after a while. I think she's cool," Whitfield continued.

"I heard that she had said some things about me, so I ran into her at a spa, and I asked her in person. She was very cordial and nice, and I wasn't sure what she or Cynthia were bringing to the show, but when I asked her she said, 'Oh no, I never said anything about you.'"

"Same thing with Dwight [Eubanks], saying he put $30,000 into my show. I asked him personally," she furthered.

"I thought, 'This lying-ass muthaf**ka.' I feel like Dwight wants people to think he lives this certain lifestyle and has [money] to just give away, but you're a fool if you are going to put $30,000 into my show and we're not even friends."

Though she temporarily put the kibosh on her She by Sheree clothing line, Whitfield is planning to release a fitness video in the coming months.

"I am still working on a fitness video because I want to inspire and encourage women to get out and get healthy," Whitfield added. "I tore my meniscus, but this is something that I am definitely pursing."

'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo.

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Black Actors In Football Films

With the new NFL season now underway, we thought it was the perfect time to look at some of the actors who have donned a helmet and uniform for roles on the big screen. From Denzel Washington to Cuba Gooding Jr., Blackvoices.com has compiled a who's who of black actors who have appeared in football films.

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Running Back
Player's name: Gale Sayers
Played by Billy Dee Williams
Film: 'Brian's Song' (2000)
Actor's Scoreboard: Williams starred opposite Diana Ross in both 'Lady Sings the Blues' and 'Mahogany,' and is best known for his role as Lando Calrissian in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, but he gained critical acclaim for his role as Chicago Bears running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers in 'Brian's Song.' Sayers helped teammate Brian Piccolo through his struggle with cancer.

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Defensive Coordinator
Player's name: Montezuma "Monty" Monroe
Played by Jim Brown
Film: 'Any Given Sunday' (1999)
Actor's Scoreboard: Considered one of the greatest NFL players, Brown, who played only nines years as a running back for the Cleveland Browns before turning to acting, got a chance to get back on the field when he was featured as a coach in 'Any Given Sunday' with Al Pacino and Jamie Foxx.

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Quarterback
Player's name: Levander "Bird" Williams
Played by Mykelti Williamson
Film: 'Wildcats' (1986)
Actor's Scoreboard: Long before he starred opposite Tom Hanks in the Oscar-winning film 'Forrest Gump,' Williamson played a number of supporting roles in smaller films and TV series. Known as Mykel T. Williamson in the early '80s, the St. Louis native played a quarterback alongside Wesley Snipes and Goldie Hawn in the film 'Wildcats.'

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Defensive Lineman
Player's name: Julius Campbell
Played by Wood Harris
Film: 'Remember the Titans' (2000)
Actor's Scoreboard: Best known for his roles as drug kingpin Avon Barksdale in the HBO television drama 'The Wire' and Motaw in the 1994 motion picture 'Above the Rim,' Harris gained critical praise for his role as high school football player Julius Campbell in the film 'Remember the Titans.' The film also starred Denzel Washington, Donald Faison and Nicole Ari Parker.

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Defensive Lineman
Player's name: Andre Krimm
Played by Sinbad
Film: 'Necessary Roughness'
Actor's Scoreboard: Better known for his stand-up and his comedic role in the TV series 'A Different World,' Sinbad once played a college professor recruited for the defensive line in 'Necessary Roughness.'

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Defensive Lineman
Player's name: Charles Jefferson
Played by Forest Whitaker
Film: 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982)
Actor's Scoreboard: Before moving into the director's chair -- and winning an Academy Award for his role as Idi Amin in 'The Last King of Scotland' -- Whitaker suited up to play opposite Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage and Anthony Edwards in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Offensive Lineman
Player's name: Michael Oher
Played by Quinton Aaron
Film: 'The Blind Side' (2009)
Actor's Scoreboard: Based on the true story of NFL player Michael Oher, 'The Blind Side' featured Quinton Aaron in his film debut. The movie not only captured the hearts of audiences but also led to an Academy Award for co-star Sandra Bullock, who won an Oscar for best actress.

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Defensive Back
Player's name: TJ Banks
Played by Nicoye Banks
Film: 'Invincible'
Actor's Scoreboard: Based on the true story of Vince Papale, a former player for the Philadelphia Eagles, Banks played a defensive back alongside Mark Wahlberg in 'Invincible.' Earlier this year, he costarred with Matt Damon in 'Green Zone' and Wesley Snipes in 'Brooklyn's Finest.'

Black Actors In Football Films

Position: Wide Receiver
Player's name: Rod Tidwell
Played by Cuba Gooding Jr.
Film: 'Jerry Maguire' (1996)
Actor's Scoreboard: With small roles to his credit after taking a leading role in John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood,' Gooding refined his acting career when he played the Arizona Cardinals wide receiver who told Tom Cruise's title character to "Show me the money!" His performance led to an Academy Award for best supporting actor.

Black Actors In Football Films