Linnethia Monique Johnson

nickname

NeNe

Sun sign

Protect

Place of birth

Queens, New York, USA

Residence

Duluth, Georgia, USA

nationality

training

She went to Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia.

occupation

TV Personality, Actress, Producer, Fashion Designer, Author

family

• Father – unknown
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Kendle Kenya Sherman (half-sister)

InQuisitr has published some information about NeNe’s mother and father.

Manager

She is signed to Untitled Entertainment .

Build

Average

Height

5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm

weight

67 kg or 148 pounds

friend/spouse

NeNe began dating a real estate investor and management consultant, Gregg Licks , in 1996 when she was working as a stripper. They married in 1997 and have one child named Brentt Leakes (born February 22, 1999). She is also the mother of Bryson Rashard Bryant, whom she gave birth to in December 1989. The child’s father is NeNe’s ex-boyfriend. She also has a granddaughter named Bri’Asia Bryant. The couple separated the next year in 2010 and on April 29, 2010, NeNe filed for divorce, which was finalized on September 29, 2011.

Gregg also has children from a previous marriage.

They later reconciled and engaged for a second time in January 2013. They then remarried on June 22, 2013 at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

dark brown

She dyed them “blonde” and did so herself. She applied L’Oreal Light Golden Brown hair dye with the At-Home kit. She did leave a large patch on the back of her hair that was lighter than the rest of the hair color, but after a few days it turned out to be fine.

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Hairstyle. She changes her hair length and color all the time.
• Frequently uses the word “honey” during conversations.

measurements

39-31-41 inches or 99-79-104 cm

dress size

12 (USA) or 42 (EU)

bra size

36C

shoe size

11 (US)

brand promotion

She has not endorsed any of the brands.

Religion

she is religious

Known for

Appears as herself in Bravo’s reality TV series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

first movie

In 2003, she appeared in the musical-comedy-drama film The Fighting Temptations for her role as a stripper. However, the scene was deleted.

First TV show

In 2004, NeNe had a minor role on the UPN sitcom The Parkers in just 1 episode.

Personal trainer

NeNe isn’t a fan of working out, especially gym workouts. She relies more on diet. Leakes tried to cleanse the body, which really worked for her. She has achieved satisfactory results. Check their fitness habits here.

She’s not that of a freak who would count calories. She just focuses on moving more, eating less, and practicing daily portion control.

NeNe Leake’s favorite things

• Housewife (on The Real Housewives of Atlanta ) – Cynthia Bailey
• Childhood Movie – Fat (1978)
• Time of year – Christmas
• Wein – Riesling, Rosé

NeNe Leakes Facts

1. When NeNe was 4 years old, she started living with her aunt in Athens, Georgia.
2. In November 2013, she was hospitalized for an unknown reason. She also posted a picture of herself on social media lying in a hospital room.
3. In June 2012, she went from mother to grandmother when she received news that her older son, Bryson Bryant, and his girlfriend, Ashley Hill, had welcomed a daughter, Bri’Asia Bryant.
4. She is also the owner of a TV production company called NeNe Leakes Entertainment that she founded in 2013.
5. She has a Yorkshire terrier named Playa.
6. Leaks like to drink water from a wine glass.
7. She is in love with Simon Cowell.
8. She always prays before she flies.
9. She played basketball in school and was also a cheerleader.
10. NeNe believes miracles happen.
11. Some of you may not know that she can sing a song too.
12. She likes to eat seafood.
13. She generally craves salty foods (like potato chips, peanuts, etc.) rather than sweet foods (like chocolate, etc.).
14. She has more than 100 pairs of shoes on her shoe rack. In addition to her tall body, she still wears high heels (up to 4 inches).
15. Connect with NeNe on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.