The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16’s cast brings a major overhaul, with a group of new housewives taking many spots and just two longtime housewives returning to the series. Having originally premiered in 2008, The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is one of Bravo’s long-running Housewives series. Exploring the lives of luxury in illustrious Atlanta, the cast has changed on and off throughout the years, but has primarily focused on one group of women in particular. While the majority of RHOA cast members have come and gone through the years, there has traditionally been a few original cast members.
Having run for well over a decade, The Real Housewives Of Atlanta brought some of the major players of reality TV to the forefront. Originally introducing Nene Leakes, Kim Zolciak, and The Traitors season 2’s Phaedra Parks, RHOA has been a long-standing hub for the talented women who live in the city. With entanglements like no other Real Housewives franchise, the series is known for its high level of glitz, glam, and genuine drama. While The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16 will be changing things up, it’s certain that the level of drama will continue with a whole new cast.
Kenya Moore
Main Cast Since RHOA Season 5
As one of the main cast members of the series since The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 5, Kenya Moore is the longest-standing cast member on the show. Though Kenya has been controversial in the past, she is a viewer favorite who seems to be excited at the idea of taking RHOA in a new direction. Having dealt with some of the biggest drama RHOA has ever seen, Kenya is ready for a new phase. Sharing on her Instagram that she’s the “longest-standing peach” on the series, she can handle any drama the new cast members can throw at her.
Porsha Williams
Main Cast Since RHOA Season 5
Although she’s one of the other long-standing housewives appearing on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16, Porsha Williams has taken a few breaks throughout her time on the series. First appearing with Kenya on RHOA season 5, Porsha took a step back to the role of Friend Of during RHOA season 7, then returned to a full-time cast member until RHOA season 13, when she left the series for a few years. Returning for The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16, Porsha is excited to be getting back in the swing of things with her castmates, new and old.
Drew Sidora
Main Cast Since RHOA Season 13
Although she’s not new to The Real Housewives Of Atlanta, Drew Sidora has only been part of the series for a few short years. Drew joined the series during The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 13, bringing in a whole new type of drama with her eccentric personality. Drew, an actress, wasn’t sure if she would be returning to RHOA for the current season, but after months of anticipation she announced that she’d be coming back to The Real Housewives Of Atlanta for another exciting season of drama alongside Porsha, Kenya, and the group of new women joining the cast.
Shamea Morton Mwangi
New Cast Member For RHOA Season 16
A former professional cheerleader and radio personality, Shamea Morton Mwangi has been a friend of Porsha in the past, and is excited to be joining the cast of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Shamea isn’t new to the series, but she’s joining the show in a new capacity for RHOA season 16. As a Georgia native, Shamea and her husband Gerald Mwangi have worked in the industry for years. Having also been a friend of former RHOA cast member Kandi Burruss in the past, she’s ready to move into the spotlight of her own and make a name for herself.
Brittany Eady
New Cast Member For RHOA Season 16
Brittany “Brit” Eady is a brand-new face on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16, is going to be stirring up the drama on the series. An Insurance Expert, Brit lives a lavish lifestyle according to her social media profiles. She’s seen on her Instagram on private jet and sharing business advice with her followers. Brit hosts her own classes through her website, teaching people how to jumpstart their insurance agencies and create their own wealth. Brit’s presence on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16 will be a fascinating mix with the rest of the new and old cast.
Kelli Ferrell
New Cast Member For RHOA Season 16
A chef and restauranteur, Kelli Ferrell is another new face coming to The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16. While she hasn’t been on the series in the past, the chef and restauranteur is well-known around the city of Atlanta. Having appeared on several different television networks like Food Network and OWN, and TV programs like Good Morning America, Kelli is familiar with the entertainment industry. Kelli is the owner of popular restaurant Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles in Atlanta, has written a cookbook, and is looking for her next venture with the brand-new cast of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16.
Angela Oakley
New Cast Member For RHOA Season 16
Angela Oakley is the final new main cast member of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16, and she’ll be making her mark on the series with her signature brand of drama. An entrepreneur, Angela describes herself as a finance and real estate mogul on Instagram. Wife of former NBA player Charles Oakley, Angela is used to being in the spotlight because of her husband’s career. This time, she’ll have the opportunity to make her own mark on the industry by bringing her own brand of high value drama, wisdom, and entertainment to The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 16.
Cynthia Bailey
Returning To RHOA Season 16 As A Friend Of
Although she’s been on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta in the past, Cynthia Bailey will be joining RHOA season 16 as a Friend Of. Cynthia originally began appearing on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta season 3, staying on the series for several years until RHOA season 13. She took a season off from the show before returning as a guest, and now as a Friend Of on the drama-filled show. While Cynthia may not have Phaedra by her side to navigate the drama of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta this season, she’ll be able to capably handle herself through drama.
