Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Porsha Williams

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 (2012-2021, rejoined in 2024) and her spin-off series, Porsha's Family Matters. She also co-hosted Dish Nation (2013-2021) and Bravo's Chat Room in 2020.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2005: Opened a daycare facility and modeled for Atlanta Dymes

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

September 2012: Cast for 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.

2012: Joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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

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

In December 2013, after an episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Porsha Williams received criticism for comments indicating her belief that the Underground Railroad was an actual railroad line. She also joined the cast of Kandi Burruss's stage musical A Mother's Love.

2013: Co-host of Dish Nation

In 2013, Porsha Williams became a co-host of Dish Nation.

March 17, 2014: Release of "Flatline" on iTunes

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

2014: Release of "Flatline"

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

September 2015: Return as Main Cast Member of 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.

January 28, 2016: Participated on 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 a co-host of Bravo's Chat Room, alongside Gizelle Bryant, Hannah Berner and Kate Chastain.

2021: Starred in 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 which aired for one season.

2021: Departure from RHOA

In 2021, Porsha Williams departed from The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

2021: Publication of "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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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, as a replacement for Tinsley Mortimer.

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.