History of Phaedra Parks in Timeline

Phaedra Parks is an American attorney, television personality, author, activist, and businesswoman. She gained prominence as a cast member on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," showcasing her career as an entertainment attorney and her personal life. Beyond reality television, Parks has worked as a legal analyst for various media outlets and authored a self-help book. She's involved in activism and community work. Her multifaceted career spans law, media, and entrepreneurship, making her a recognizable figure in entertainment and business.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

October 26, 1973: Phaedra Parks' Birth

On October 26, 1973, Phaedra Creonta Parks was born. She is an American attorney, legal analyst, television personality, author, activist, and businesswoman.

2006: Awarded 'Attorney of the Year'

In 2006, Phaedra Parks was awarded 'Attorney of the Year'. She has also served on various councils and boards, and as a legal analyst on shows like Fox News and NBC.

2009: Marriage to Apollo Nida

In 2009, Phaedra Parks married Apollo Nida.

2010: Joins The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2010, Phaedra Parks first appeared on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta", marking a significant point in her career as a television personality.

Loading Video...

2010: First Appearance on The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2010, Phaedra Parks made her first appearance on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta". She was already established as an attorney with her own legal practice, The Parks Group.

Loading Video...

2013: Release of Secrets of the Southern Belle

In 2013, Phaedra Parks released her first book, "Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun and Never Have an Off Moment".

Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun, and Never Have an Off Moment

Check it on Amazon

2017: Divorce from Apollo Nida

In 2017, Phaedra Parks divorced Apollo Nida.

2017: Leaves The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2017, Phaedra Parks left Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" after being on the show since 2010.

Loading Video...

2017: Fired from RHOA

In 2017, Phaedra Parks was fired from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" ahead of the show's tenth season following a damaging rumour she circulated about Kandi Burruss and her husband.

Loading Video...

2020: Appearance on Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition

In 2020, Phaedra Parks and then-boyfriend, Medina Islam, appeared on the season two premiere of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition".

Loading Video...

October 2021: Acting Debut in Covenant

In October 2021, Phaedra Parks made her acting debut in "Covenant", an eight-episode anthology series on Allblk, playing Bernice Whitfield.

Loading Video...

2021: Breakup with Medina Islam

In 2021, Phaedra Parks broke up with Medina Islam.

2022: Guest Role in The Real Housewives of Dubai

In 2022, Phaedra Parks had a recurring guest role in the first season of "The Real Housewives of Dubai", as a friend of Caroline Brooks.

Loading Video...

2022: Stars on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

In 2022, Phaedra Parks starred on the second season of "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" on Peacock.

Loading Video...

January 2023: Return to The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

In January 2023, it was announced that Phaedra Parks would return for the fifth season of "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip", set in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Loading Video...

September 2023: Joins The Traitors Season 2

In September 2023, it was announced that Phaedra Parks would be a contestant on Peacock's second season of "The Traitors".

Loading Video...

2023: Joins Married to Medicine

In 2023, Phaedra Parks joined the cast for the tenth season of "Married to Medicine".

Loading Video...

July 2024: Return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta Announced

In July 2024, it was announced that Phaedra Parks would be returning to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" for the sixteenth season, after a six-season hiatus.

Loading Video...

September 2024: Joins Dancing with the Stars Season 33

In September 2024, Phaedra Parks was announced as one of the celebrities competing on season 33 of "Dancing with the Stars", partnered with Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

Loading Video...

2024: Returns to The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2024, Phaedra Parks rejoined the cast of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta", marking her return to the show after a hiatus.

Loading Video...

2024: Premiere of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and Airing of The Traitors

In 2024, Phaedra Parks' appearance in the fifth season of "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" premiered, and she was banished in episode ten of Peacock's "The Traitors" season 2, where she was selected to be a 'traitor'.

Loading Video...