Reality TV shows give viewers a peek into lifestyles that are often out of reach. The focus of Bravo’s Real Housewives programming is on exposing viewers inside the opulent world of “housewives.” Many of the main characters in each series, particularly the women who reside in A-Town, are incredibly affluent.
Porsha Williams debuted on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2008, and she was added to the cast in Season 5. Williams worked on the programme for a long time before leaving after Season 13. The 40-year-old made the most of her time in the spotlight by building her personal brand and starting a number of businesses. Williams’ surprisingly high net worth can be attributed to her fame from reality television.
Porsha Williams used ‘RHOA’ fame to launch several businesses
At the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, Porsha Williams, the star of “Porsha’s Family Matters,” gestures to the audience.
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesPorsha Williams at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards
Williams hopped and skipped among many reality TV networks in order to become famous. She did, however, use RHOA as a springboard for longer-lasting success. She starred on the WE television series Platinum Weddings when she wed NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart in 2011, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Although speculations stated they had already split up, their marriage was officially over by 2013. Williams had already made her RHOA debut at that moment, in 2012. She developed a reputation for having a flare for the theatrical, getting into numerous fights with other cast members. With her notoriety growing, the feisty Atlanta native also got a recurrent part on Fox’s pop culture programme Dish Nation, where she stayed for eight years.
Williams launched various enterprises using her notoriety from the RHOA. Affordable bedsheets from Pampered by Porsha promise a “luxurious feel.” Price range for the sheet sets is $39–$59. In addition, she has made investments in restaurants and formed a partnership with Amazon Live to market fashion products and make royalties from sales.
Williams’ financial pitfalls and major purchases
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams owes the IRS $240K in unpaid taxes https://t.co/r7D9gT6Phb
Williams’ net worth has changed over time. She was worth an amazing $16 million while she was married to Stewart from 2011 to 2013, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, a prenuptial agreement meant that after their divorce, the TV star received relatively little of that wealth.
Williams has worked hard to build up her current wealth after their divorce, but it hasn’t always been simple. She encountered significant financial difficulties even as her star was rising. 2019 saw the disclosure that Williams owes the IRS $240,000 in overdue taxes. Pilar McKinley, the mother of one girl, made significant purchases along the road, including a $1.1 million house outside of Atlanta.
Williams has accumulated numerous income sources into a $6 million net worth after digging herself out of debt. Notably, Williams’ upcoming nuptials to fiancé Simon Guobadia could cause it to soar once more. Guobadia has a net worth of almost $40 million, according to Exact Net Worth.
Porsha Williams published a memoir in 2021
Williams’ most recent memoir is perhaps interesting to those who wish to understand more about the highs and lows of her rise to prominence. The Pursuit of Porsha is a book written by the reality star that will “take readers on a deeply personal journey as she searches for happiness and self-acceptance, giving fans a first-hand look into the defining moments of her life that have not been captured on-screen or in the press,” according to Worthy Publishing.
It was released in the latter half of 2021. Williams travelled the length and breadth of the United States for the book tour, where she met readers and signed books. She also went to online launch parties. The release of the book coincides with Porsha’s Family Matters, Williams’ RHOA spinoff miniseries, garnering notice for its tantalising drama.
Williams’ extended family participates in the new Bravo programme to offer their perspectives on her life. Williams has clearly had huge ambitions for the future as she pivots away from her time in the RHOA spotlight and into prominence on her own terms.
