Key Takeaways:
* NeNe Leakes revealed that Porsha Williams allegedly refused to work with her on a television project.
* Leakes stated that she was supposed to co-star with Williams on Netflix’s comedy sitcom ‘The Upshaws.’
* Porsha Williams didn’t show up for work and stated a past conflict with Leakes as the alleged reason.
* Cynthia Bailey eventually replaced Williams in the show.
New Allegation from NeNe Leakes
Former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ (RHOA) cast member NeNe Leakes enlivened social media on March 15 with her claims about Porsha Williams. In a series of videos on her Instagram Story, Leakes narrated an episode where Williams declined to work alongside her in a new Netflix comedy sitcom ‘The Upshaws.’ Leakes reported she was thrilled about working on the project and more so, to be acting alongside Williams, however, this excitement was cut short.
Nene Leakes’ Journey to LA
After the deals were struck, Leakes was flown to Los Angeles on Tuesday, anticipating that Williams would also feature in the series, which stirred more exhilaration. On arrival in Los Angeles, she visited the show’s wardrobe department, where outfits needed to be coordinated before a potential camera roll.
A Turn of The Events with Porsha Williams
Unexpectedly, Leakes realized Williams had not turned up. After wrapping for the day, Leakes received a call from production addressing casting modifications. The production team potentially had to find a replacement for the role that Williams was meant to play. Leakes was perplexed with this unexpected turn of events, given Williams had also been a ‘RHOA’ co-star.
In the end, Cynthia Bailey, another cast member from ‘RHOA,’ was roped in to replace Williams. Leakes was later informed that Williams didn’t attend because she did not want to work with Leakes, citing unresolved past issues. This news left Leakes disappointed and surprised, considering they had recently gone on double dates.
Leakes Responds to Porsha’s Claim
Retrospecting the incident, Leakes texted Williams, querying her about her action. Williams responded by stating her ongoing personal struggle with her divorce and hinted at the lack of support she has received from Leakes. According to Leakes in an interview with PEOPLE, she didn’t want to interfere in Williams’ recent divorce.
In conclusion, Leakes decried that Williams refused to work with her due to the fear of sharing the spotlight. She further differentiated between a star and a Bravolebrity and claimed that Williams, being a Bravolebrity, fails to share the spotlight.
Public Reaction to the Allegations
At the time this story was circulated, Williams had yet to comment on Leakes’ revelation publicly. But she did share a series of photos on her Instagram. Another prominent ‘RHOA’ cast member, Kenya Moore, also reacted to Leakes’ allegations, voicing her support for Leakes, indicating this isn’t the first time such an incident occurred.
It’s worth noting that these allegations have been made publicly only by Leakes, and the other parties involved, namely Porsha Williams and Netflix, have yet to comment officially. Until then, we can only speculate based on Leakes’ statement, leaving this is a developing story.
