What would the Housewives universe be without reality tv superstar NeNe Leakes? We are visiting her youth, upbringing, and marriage(s) to Gregg Leakes. Plus, exploring the cast dynamics of Real Housewives of Atlanta, particularly on the first two seasons - friendships, feuds (Kim Z!), and the impact of such great reality tv.

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Time stamps:

00:41 The Anchor

02:03 Youth, Family

05:13 Marriage to Gregg

06:43 Dwight

07:55 Divorce (and marriage again!)

08:25 Cast dynamics

12:21 My opinions on NeNe as a character

13:59 "The Fall"

15:22 Impending return to Bravo

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