How Porsha Williams built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Porsha Williams is an American television personality, singer, actress, and activist best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta from 2012-2021 and rejoining in 2024. She also starred in the spin-off series Porsha's Family Matters. Williams co-hosted Dish Nation from 2013 to 2021 and Bravo's Chat Room in 2020.
2005: Opened Daycare Facility and Modeled for Calendar
In 2005, at age 24, Porsha Williams opened a daycare facility and modeled for a "pin-up" calendar for the Atlanta Dymes.
September 2012: Cast on The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In September 2012, it was announced that Porsha Williams and Kenya Moore were cast for the fifth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
2012: Joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In 2012, Porsha Williams starred on the reality series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
December 2013: Underground Railroad Comments and Musical Role
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.
2013: Co-host of Dish Nation
From 2013 until 2021, Porsha Williams served as co-host of Dish Nation.
March 17, 2014: Released "Flatline" on iTunes
On March 17, 2014, Porsha Williams released her debut single "Flatline" through the iTunes Store.
2014: Released Debut Single "Flatline"
In 2014, Porsha Williams released her debut single, "Flatline."
September 2015: Returned to The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In September 2015, Porsha Williams signed on to return as a main cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
January 28, 2016: Participated in The New Celebrity Apprentice
On January 28, 2016, Porsha Williams participated as a contestant on The New Celebrity Apprentice.
2020: Co-host of Bravo's Chat Room
In 2020, Porsha Williams was co-host of Bravo's Chat Room.
2021: Starred in Porsha's Family Matters
In 2021, Porsha Williams departed The Real Housewives of Atlanta to star in Porsha's Family Matters, a spin-off series.
2021: Left The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In 2021, Porsha Williams left The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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.
2021: Published Memoir "The Pursuit of Porsha"
In 2021, Porsha Williams published her memoir, The Pursuit of Porsha.
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.
February 2024: Announced Return to RHOA
In February 2024, Porsha Williams announced her return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta after a two-season hiatus.
2024: Rejoined The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In 2024, Porsha Williams rejoined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.