Nene Leakes net worth is an American reality television personality, actress, author, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. At present, she has a net worth of $14 million. Before departing the show in 2015, NeNe earned a salary of $1 million per season on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, making that the highest per-episode salary earned by any Bravo housewife.
Early Life
Linnethia Monique Johnson was born in Queens, New York on December 13, 1967, as one of five children. At 16 years old, Nene Leakes net worth and one brother were sent to live with an aunt in Athens, Georgia because their mother could no longer care for all five; their other three siblings remained with their mother in Queens. Nene began modeling right after high school graduation from Clarke Central High School in Athens before attending Morris Brown College for two years in Atlanta.
Career
Leakes made her television debut in 2008 on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Throughout its seven seasons, she wrote an autobiography with author Denene Millner called “Never Make the Same Mistake Twice,” detailing her life from childhood until then. However, in June 2015 she announced she would not return for season 8; however, she did appear in a supporting role that season. Finally, Leakes returned to the show again for its 10th season in 2017!
Nene also appeared on “The Celebrity Apprentice.” On the 10th episode of her season on “The Apprentice,” Nene decided enough was enough and left the show after experiencing too much drama and tension between herself and fellow contestant Star Jones.
Nene has made several television appearances, such as “Ellen,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “VH1 Divas Live 2009” and “The Bonnie Hunt Show.” Additionally, Leakes can be seen on the NBC sitcom “The New Normal” and the third season of “Glee.”
In 2014, Ne Ne Leakes launched her clothing line Nene Leakes Collection exclusively for Home Shopping Network.
She has guest-hosted for many shows, such as “Anderson Live” and “The Talk.” In 2014, Leakes took part in the 18th season of “Dancing with the Stars”, where she was paired with dancer Tony Dovolani but they were eliminated after seven weeks.
From April through December 2016, Leakes embarked on her one-woman comedy tour “So Nasty, So Rude,” named after one of her catchphrases.
Personal Life
Nene married Gregg Leakes in 1997 and they have two sons, Brentt and Brice.
Gregg Leakes passed away in September 2021 at the age of 66 from colon cancer. A real estate investor, he had five children from a previous relationship: twins Damien and Daryl, Katrina, Dexter, and Denton. On season three of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Nene made the decision to file for divorce; their separation was final in 2011.
However, over subsequent seasons Nene and Gregg Rekindled their romance before declaring it official again in January 2013. After months of preparations, they announced their engagement again that same month; Nene and Gregg got engaged again shortly afterward at InterContinental Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta where Bravo filmed their wedding planning as well as a ceremony for “I Dream of Nene: The Wedding.”
At her peak, Nene Leakes earned a salary of $1 million per season on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” making her the highest-paid Housewife on Bravo.
Real Estate
In 2015, Nene Leakes paid $2.075 million for a 10,000-square-foot mansion outside Atlanta, Georgia that featured six bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, as well as other amenities. Situated on a golf course with a county club, restaurant, tennis courts, and swimming pool – Nene put this home on the market in October 2021 for $4 million dollars; four months later she accepted an offer of $2.6 million dollars.
In January 2020, Leakes purchased a second home in Duluth, Georgia for $260,000 – a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence measuring 2,076 sq. ft. This residence is only 15 minutes away from her renowned $2 million mansion.
NeNe paid $1.75 million in late 2021 for a 4,000-square-foot condo at Atlanta’s Waldorf Astoria Buckhead building and listed it for sale in July 2022 at $2.5 million.
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