Bravo kicked off its third iteration of the Real Housewives franchise with the premiere of The Real Housewives of Atlanta last night, and it did not disappoint. Despite a frenetic first half which betrayed the show's signature laid-back tone and pace, the episode eventually settled into its groove and provided a wonderful showdown between breakout star Nene and her rival, Shereé. The flagrant foul: Nene's name wasn't on Shereé's birthday party list. Sure enough, Nene threw a fit worthy of fellow housewife Ramona from New York City, but whereas Ramona would have appeared psycho, Nene came off as awesome. At least for now.
Photocap after the jump.
"Y'all didn't tell me you were wearing big, floppy hats too. Next time we come to Applebees, we gonna coordinate, okay?"
"Hmmm... Not trampy enough."
"Yeah, rub them up nice and good. I want my legs to look extra manly."
"Girl, I can't even believe Shereé would disrespect me like that. I mean, I'm NeNe. At least people can pronounce my name. What is she? Sheray? Shereee-ay? Sher-ayay?"
"In Atlanta, image is everything. So are gigantic dining booths."
"How's this dress look? Does it accentuate my man-arms?"
DeShawn: "What would Mr. Snow like right now?"
Eric: "Mr. Snow would like Mrs. Snow to get rid of that creepy-ass woman over there."
"I just got my party hair done. I hope you like it. It's Jane Austin meets Sophia Petrillo."
"You know what I'm gonna wear to Shereé's party? A scuba mask. It'll be like BAM! Nene Cousteau."
"Tada!!! I'm age inappropriate!"
"Oh? Did you all come here for me? Really? (Because if you didn't, I'm gonna sue your ass just like I'm suing my ex for a seven figure sum)."
"You know, even though all that guy did was say 'Shereé' over and over again, it really was such a beautiful song."
"I'm gonna go hang out with my real friend: Countess LuAnn Delesseps!"
What did you think about the premiere? How does it stack up against the other versions? Who's your favorite? Who's your least favorite?
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I love NeNe. I agree with her that Sharee should of came out and fixed the mistake or at least called or texted her. NeNe seems fun
I think NeNe is the only one that will be herself (as much as she can). What's with the white/black girl..."Big Papa"? Yeah, ok.
I agree with you Chunky Monkey, Sharee should have handled that situation with NeNe but she wouldn't because she's a drama queen or maybe a drag queen.
These are not the real housewives of Atlanta, I live here and see them everyday. I do however look forward to a drama filled season and hopefully a beatdown or two.
Oh My God! These women- are they even for real? Shereé totally looks like a man (poor thing)- but it's hard to feel sorry for her, since she has made it clear all she cares about is getting her ex's money.
Ne Ne totally reminds me of someone- a TV personality that I can't think of. It's driving me NUTS!
I wonder who Big Pappa is? She said he's a celebrity- probably another NFL or NBA playa.
I think this group will be the most tacky of the housewives. They seem to really be into flaunting their wealth.
I had the same thought about NeNe --- she reminds me of someone else on TV too but I can't figure out who!! And I'm sorry, but if your boyfriend (aka Big Pappa) doesn't allow you to tell your friends that you're dating, there's a huge problem (or chances are, a wife in the picture). And after seeing how she (Kim??) acts on TV, I have a feeling that won't change. She kept saying how classy she was. Honey, money doesn't buy class... Still I had fun watching these women and will keep on watching.
This show is one of those trainwrecks you can't help but watch! While nothing is as good as Jill's "Bawwwwbyyyyyy" these chicks "Oh no she dint!" attitude will be fun to watch too.
I'm still waiting to figure out if there are any ladies of real substance in the group, but a few (like NeNe and the blonde) clearly have no idea what true class and social status is. I don't think flying in Countess LuAnn would help either! The are all newveau riche and don't realize it, which makes it even funnier.
As for who NeNe looks like on tv, it's a chick who was on Saturday Night Live.
I like it how they all talk about being successful, especially Sheree. Successful at what? Marring pro athletes? The white girls boyfriend is either married, gay, or deaf and dumb like Helen Keller. Its a toss up, but I'd put my money on the latter.
NeNe reminds me of Tiffany aka "New York"...
...anyone? Anyone?
As for who NeNe looks like on tv, it's a chick who was on Saturday Night Live.
Yes, yes, yes!!! Ellen Cleghorne! From SNL and the most underated movie of all time, Mr. Wrong.
Thank you, that was driving me NUTS!
This has to be the most crazy Bravo has gone. At least with the New York wives we entered the season thinking they were normal people. There is nothing normal about these women and I question how they found this group of idiots. I will tell you all one thing,I am so not making ANY travel plans to Atlanta, EVER. I don't roll like that. And it makes me miss my Cali girls.
As someone who lives in ATL, I am completely embarrassed how the city's "elite" are portrayed. These ladies are so trashy Oscar the Grouch is jealous. Oh I went there! *snap snap snap*
Did anyone notice the lady on the other side of Sheree when that guy was singing that song? What was she crying about? Cheesy!!!
i also live in atlanta and these women do not. they are all OTP (outside the perimeter), aka, not in the city. i think i read somewhere that they live in places like marietta. and they are DEFINITELY not representative of the upper class in atlanta. besides that, it seems like there will be some excellent drama from the mamas, and nene seems funny, and sharee, someone who thinks that even though she doesnt have her husbands status anymore, is still trying to prove shes relevant.
Could Bravo not convince anyone in Buckhead to participate?
I will second (or third) the comments from the fellow Atlantans who noted that none of these women even live in Atlanta. There's an upper class here (which has thoughtless neglected to admit me, I might add) and it has nothing to do with Escalades, in-home bowling alleys, air-brushed make-up, Louis Vuitton birthday cakes, and dressing like a slutty teenager.
I am another Atlantan. I don't think these women represent us at all, but they couldn't have found the drama in Buckhead or Dunwoody.
I definitely thought I saw Sugarloaf Country Club in Duluth for one of their houses.