As one of the most talked-about figures, Nene Leakes has built a significant fortune. Our team analyzed the latest data to provide a clear picture of their income.
What is Nene Leakes' net worth?
Nene has appeared on a number of television shows, including "Ellen," "Jimmy KimmelLive," "VH1 Divas Live 2009," and "TheBonnie HuntShow." Leakes also appeared on the NBC sitcom "The New Normal" and in the third season of "Glee."
Linnethia Monique Johnson was born in Queens, New York, on December 13, 1967. She is one of five children. Nene and one of her brothers were sent to live with an aunt in Athens, Georgia, because her mother could not take care of all five children. Their other three siblings stayed in Queens with their mother. Nene started modeling when she was 16 and continued it throughout high school and college. Nene graduated from Clarke Central High School in Athens. She attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta for two years.
Leakes debuted on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" in 2008. She was on the show for seven seasons. After the first season, she wrote her autobiography (with author Denene Millner), "Never Make The Same Mistake Twice." In the book, she wrote about her life from childhood to that point. Her time on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" brought her fame. In June 2015, Leakes announced that she was not returning to the popular Bravo show for the eighth season. She did, however, end up being featured that season in a supporting role. She returned to the show in 2017 for its 10th season.
In addition to her on-screen work, Leakes has made significant strides in business and fashion. She launched the Nene Leakes Collection for the Home Shopping Network (HSN), demonstrating her entrepreneurial skills. Her memoir, "Never Make the Same Mistake Twice," offers insights into her personal and professional life.
She also appeared on "The Celebrity Apprentice." During the 10th episode of her season of "The Apprentice," Nene walked off the show. She had enough. That season there was a lot of drama and tension between her and fellow contestantStar Jones.
Leakes' television career extends beyond RHOA. She competed on "The Celebrity Apprentice 4" in 2011 and appeared as a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2014. Her acting endeavors include recurring roles on the television shows "Glee" and "The New Normal," showcasing her versatility and talent beyond reality TV.
Leakes launched the clothing line called the Nene Leakes Collection for the Home Shopping Network in 2014.
Nene Leakes is an American reality television personality, actress, author, fashion designer, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $14 million. Prior to leaving the show in 2015, NeNe Leakes earned a salary of $1 million per season of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." That was the highest per-episode salary earned by any Bravo housewife.
Ultimately, Nene Leakes's financial journey is a testament to their success.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.
