History of Porsha Williams in Timeline

Porsha Williams is an American television personality, singer, actress, and activist, best known for starring in The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2012-2021, returning in 2024) and its spin-off, Porsha's Family Matters. She also co-hosted Dish Nation from 2013 to 2021, and Bravo's Chat Room in 2020.

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June 22, 1981: Porsha Williams Born

On June 22, 1981, Porsha Dyanne Williams was born. She is an American television personality, singer, actress and activist.

2005: Opened a daycare facility and modeled for Atlanta Dymes calendar

In 2005, at age 24, Porsha Williams opened a daycare facility inspired by her parents' careers. Also in 2005, she modeled for a "pin-up" calendar for the Atlanta Dymes.

2009: Met Kordell Stewart

In 2009, Porsha Williams met football player Kordell Stewart.

May 2011: Married Kordell Stewart

In May 2011, Porsha Williams married Kordell Stewart. Their wedding was filmed and broadcast on the WE tv series Platinum Weddings.

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2011: Married Kordell Stewart

Porsha Williams was married to Kordell Stewart from 2011 to 2013.

September 2012: Cast on The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In September 2012, Bravo announced that Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore were cast for the fifth season of the reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

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2012: Joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2012, Porsha Williams began starring on the reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

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March 2013: Kordell Stewart filed for divorce

In March 2013, after approximately two years of marriage, Kordell Stewart filed for divorce from Porsha Williams.

December 2013: Divorce Finalized

In December 2013, Porsha Williams's divorce from Kordell Stewart was finalized.

December 2013: Underground Railroad Comments and Joined A Mother's Love

In December 2013, after an episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Porsha Williams received criticism for comments about the Underground Railroad. She also joined the cast of Kandi Burruss's stage musical A Mother's Love.

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2013: Co-host of Dish Nation

From 2013, Porsha Williams served as co-host of Dish Nation.

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2013: Divorced Kordell Stewart

Porsha Williams was married to Kordell Stewart from 2011 to 2013.

March 17, 2014: Released "Flatline" Through iTunes Store

On March 17, 2014, Porsha Williams released her debut single "Flatline" through the iTunes Store.

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December 29, 2014: Arrested for speeding with a suspended license

On December 29, 2014, Porsha Williams was arrested for speeding with a suspended license, but was released the same day.

2014: Released debut single "Flatline"

In 2014, Porsha Williams released her debut single, "Flatline".

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September 2015: Returned as Main Cast Member on RHOA

In September 2015, Bravo announced that Porsha Williams had signed on to return as a main cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

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January 28, 2016: Participated on The New Celebrity Apprentice

On January 28, 2016, it was announced that Porsha Williams was participating as a contestant on The New Celebrity Apprentice.

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2017: Began relationship with Dennis McKinley

Porsha Williams was briefly engaged to entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, whom she was in a relationship with from 2017 to 2020.

September 19, 2018: Announced Pregnancy

On September 19, 2018, Porsha Williams announced her pregnancy.

February 17, 2019: Proposal Shown on The Real Housewives of Atlanta

On February 17, 2019, Porsha Williams's engagement to Dennis McKinley was shown on The Real Housewives of Atlanta (S11 Ep15).

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March 2019: Gave birth to Dennis McKinley's child

In March 2019, Porsha Williams gave birth to her child with entrepreneur Dennis McKinley.

March 22, 2019: Gave birth to daughter

On March 22, 2019, Porsha Williams gave birth to her daughter, which was showcased on her first spin-off Porsha's Having a Baby.

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August 2019: Reunited with Dennis McKinley

By August 2019, Porsha Williams had reunited with Dennis McKinley after a brief split in June.

July 15, 2020: Arrested at protest

On July 15, 2020, Porsha Williams was among 87 protesters arrested outside the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for protesting the shooting of Breonna Taylor.

2020: Co-host of Bravo's Chat Room

In 2020, Porsha Williams co-hosted Bravo's Chat Room, alongside Gizelle Bryant, Hannah Berner and Kate Chastain.

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2020: Ended relationship with Dennis McKinley

Porsha Williams was briefly engaged to entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, whom she was in a relationship with from 2017 to 2020.

2021: Departed RHOA for Porsha's Family Matters

In 2021, Porsha Williams departed The Real Housewives of Atlanta after its thirteenth season to star in Porsha's Family Matters, a spin-off series.

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2021: Left The Real Housewives of Atlanta

In 2021, Porsha Williams left The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

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2021: Published The Pursuit of Porsha

In 2021, Porsha Williams published her memoir, The Pursuit of Porsha, which has been met with acclaim from fans.

The Pursuit of Porsha: How I Grew Into My Power and Purpose

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November 25, 2022: Married Simon Guobadia in Nigerian Wedding

On November 25, 2022, Porsha Williams married Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia in a traditional Nigerian wedding.

March 2023: Starred in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

In March 2023, Porsha Williams starred in the third season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.

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February 2024: Announced Return to RHOA

In February 2024, Porsha Williams announced via an Instagram video that she would be returning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta after a two-season hiatus.

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