History of Porsha Williams in Timeline

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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June 22, 1981: Porsha Williams' Birth

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

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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.

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. The wedding was filmed and broadcast on the WE tv series Platinum Weddings.

2011: Married Kordell Stewart

In 2011, Porsha Williams was married to Kordell Stewart.

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.

March 2013: 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' divorce from Kordell Stewart was finalized.

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.

2013: Divorced Kordell Stewart

In 2013, Porsha Williams divorced Kordell Stewart.

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

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

December 29, 2014: Arrested for Speeding

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

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.

September 19, 2018: Pregnancy Announcement

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

2018: Started Dating Dennis McKinley

In 2018, Porsha Williams started dating entrepreneur Dennis McKinley.

February 17, 2019: Engagement to Dennis McKinley Aired

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

March 2019: Birth of Pilar Jhena

In March 2019, Porsha Williams gave birth to their first child, Pilar Jhena ("PJ").

March 22, 2019: Birth of Daughter Pilar Jhena

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

August 2019: Reunion with Dennis McKinley

By August 2019, Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley had reunited 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, calling for the arrest of officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor. She was charged with intimidating a participant in a legal process, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass, and was released the next day.

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.

2020: Ended Relationship with Dennis McKinley

In 2020, Porsha Williams' relationship with entrepreneur Dennis McKinley ended.

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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November 25, 2022: Married Simon Guobadia (Nigerian Wedding)

On November 25, 2022, Porsha Williams married 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, 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.