NeNe Leakes

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Biography

As reality stars went, NeNe Leakes was one of the most unapologetic, confident, and brash personalities on television. Making onscreen pronouncements like "I don't keep up with the Joneses, I am the Joneses," she was the breakout star of Bravo's hit reality series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" (2008- ), which followed privileged women in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area as they juggled their personal, professional and social lives. Before …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Linnethia Monique Johnson on December 13, 1967 in Queens, New York, USA

Career Milestones

2008

Became household name after appearing on hit reality series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" (Bravo)

2011

Competed on celebrity version of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" (NBC)

2011

Made acting debut with guest role as no-nonsense swim coach Roz Washington on "Glee" (Fox); first collaboration with Ryan Murphy

2012

Cast as smart-mouthed assistant Rocky on "The New Normal" (Fox); role created for her by Murphy