Out of all the stars of The New Normal.
That said, it wasn’t Nene’s acting chops that kept viewers captivated. It was her ability to say exactly how she felt. This often resulted in some of the best quotes and one-liners in all of Real Houswives' history. So, let’s take a look at the 10 best Nene Leakes quotes of all time.
“Why Be So Nasty And So Rude, When I Can Be So Fierce And So Successful?”
This quote pretty much sums up Nene Leakes as a person. She doesn’t want to make enemies. Nene just wants to show the world how fierce and successful she can be. She’s done a pretty good job, so far!
However, it's impossible to say that Nene has never been rude. She may not think so, but her castmates have a very different view of things. Fans will just have to decide for themselves!
“When I Walk Into The Room, I Own It!”
Nene has used this catchphrase several times over the seasons. It may sound over-confident, but she actually has a point.
Whenever Nene walks into the room, everybody turns their attention to her. Even if drama happens that has nothing to do with her, most of the other housewives turn to Nene to see what she thinks about it!
“I Have Arrived And The Spotlight Is On Me, Honey!”
Much like the previous quote, this one shows that Nene Leakes is not afraid to show a bit of self-confidence.
Nene doesn’t shy away from the spotlight that was thrust upon her since her first days on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Instead, she embraces it completely.
“To Me, Same-Sex Marriage Is Like The New Normal ... Don’t You Think?”
Though Nene Leakes has expressed some relatively traditional views over the years, she is a big er of her gay fanbase. Many gay men have looked up to Nene as an icon for years, so this quote was just icing on the cake. It also helped that it gave a little plug to her now-canceled show, The New Normal.
Nene has one of the biggest gay fanbases of any of the housewives, so it only makes sense that she would gay marriage. However, it can be a controversial issue in her home state of Georgia, which tends to be politically conservative. In any case, she made sure not to let her fans down!
“I Don’t Get Star-Struck. I’m Just Not That Kind Of Person.”
When Nene’s acting career started blowing up, she was rubbing shoulders with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. However, it didn’t really have an effect on her.
If you’ve ever watched The Real Housewives of Atlanta, you know that Nene always thinks she is the biggest star in the room!
“I’m Way Too Young And Too Fabulous To Be A Grandma. I’m A Glam-Mom.”
Whether Nene Leakes coined the phrase “glam-mom” is up for debate. That said, she definitely fits the bill.
Nene always shows up in stunning outfits, great makeup, and amazing hair. If anyone represents the definitive glam-mom, it’s Nene Leakes.
“I Don’t Keep Up With The Joneses - I Am The Joneses.”
If there is one message that Nene wants to get across to fans, it’s that she is not competing with anyone. She exists in her own orbit and is focused on her own successes and failures.
She doesn’t need to have the biggest house or fastest car in the neighborhood (though she probably does anyway).
“I’m Just A Real Person And I Tell It Like It Is.”
While Nene has been caught stretching the truth a few times over the years, she generally does try to say how she feels and be honest. She doesn’t sugarcoat her words to protect people’s feelings.
This has often led to drama with her fellow castmates, but that has only increased Nene’s popularity with fans.
“I Am Obsessed With Trash TV. I Watch All The Reality Shows.”
Even though Nene Leakes has a lot of confidence, she has no doubts about how she got her start. The Real Housewives of Atlanta is definitely trash TV, but it’s so entertaining that viewers can’t look away. Nene has even said that she watches all of the Real Housewives series and she is a particularly big fan of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Over the years, many housewives from New Jersey have also shown their iration for Nene. After Nene remarried Gregg, Joe and Melissa Gorga sent Nene a beautiful Hermes plate. The couples have exchanged many other gifts over the years, as well.
"I Would Love To Be A Guest On A Talk Show Or A ... To Prove To Audiences That You Don't Have To Be A Fool To Become Successful."
A lot of people have the image of reality stars as airheads who don’t deserve fame or success. Nene Leakes wants to change that stereotype.
She took a little bit of fame and an adoring fanbase and turned it into a lucrative brand. Nene Leakes is one of the most successful Real Housewives of all time, and she’s not afraid to say it!