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Real Housewives of Atlanta: Who is Porsha Williams?

Williams married the ex-husband of her RHOA co-star

PORSHA Williams shot to fame when she landed the coveted job of one of the Real Housewives Of Atlanta.

Since then she has become just as famous for her love life as she is for her career.

Porsha Williams is a reality star and Influencer
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Porsha Williams is a reality star and InfluencerCredit: Instagram

Who is Porsha Williams?

Porsha Williams was first introduced during Season 5 of Real Housewives of Atlanta when she was married - and then divorced - NFL player Kordell Stewart

Aside from RHOA, she hosts the spinoff show called Bravo's Chat Room. 

In July 2020, Porsha announced that she was releasing her first book in the fall of 2021.

The book, titled The Pursuit Of Porsha, will be about her childhood, and other private aspects of her life.

Porsha also has her own range of hair care products and bed linen.

On September 30, 2021, Porsha announced that she was leaving RHOA after a decade of being on the show.

She penned a post on Instagram, writing: "After ten life-changing, gratifying, incredible years, it is finally time to begin my next chapter.

"Next season, I will not be returning to the Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise. 

"This was a difficult decision to not only make, but also come to terms with.

"It's one I have put a lot of thought into and because of that, I know it's the right one. 

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She continued: "I want to thank Bravo, Truly Original, and Andy Cohen for this opportunity, and all the show’s producers, editors, and assistants, for working tirelessly every day to create our show.

"I have so much love and endless gratitude for my Bravo family and supporters.

"You’ve made the past decade a truly special one.

"One where I've dealt with unbelievable highs and unbelievable lows, and I can honestly say I would not have made it through some of them without the unconditional love and support I have gotten from all of you.

"Don't worry though, I’ll be back on your TV very soon 😉 I can't wait to share all of my exciting new endeavors with the world-beginning with the release of my memoir, The Pursuit of Porsha, out on November 16.

Adding: "As for the rest, you’ll just have to wait and see! Love ya! #ThePursuitofPorsha#DecaturGirl"

On February 13, 2024, Porsha posted a on Instagram confirming her return to the Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise after three years away.

"Porsha Williams is coming back to Real Housewives of Atlanta? That's false. But Porsha Guobadia is in the building," Porsha said in the video.

What is Porsha Williams' net worth?

Porsha has built a strong career as a reality television star ringing in an estimated net worth of $1.5 million, according to .

This is largely down to her RHOA salary which was $1.3 million per season - which had since gone up massively from the $500,000 she was first paid.

Porsha also makes her money from endorsements and social media posts.

Who is Porsha married to?

Porsha has been married to Simon Guobadia - the ex of her RHOA co-star Falynn Guobadia - since November 25, 2022.

Porsha filed for divorce from her husband of 15 months, Simon Guopadia
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Porsha filed for divorce from her husband of 15 months, Simon GuopadiaCredit: Social Media

However, 15 months after the two married, Porsha filed for divorce from Simon.

According to court documents obtained by  filed for divorce on February 22, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

The decision to split was reportedly "unrelated to recent allegations involving Simon's past," as per the outlet's source.

The pair got engaged in May 2021 after only being together for a month.

Taking to Instagram to confirm their relationship, Porsha wrote: "Our relationship began a month ago—yes we are crazy in love.

"I know it's fast but we are living life each day to its fullest. I choose happiness every morning and every night."

While she stopped short of announcing the engagement, Simon later confirmed the pair were indeed set to wed.

"I asked her to marry me because we checked ALL of each other's boxes, and then some."

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Before Simon, Porsha was married to her ex-partner, Kordell Stewart, from 2011 to 2013.

Simon, too, was previously married to Falynn Pina from June 2019 until 2021.

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