NeNe Leakes has been a hit with fans ever since she made her reality TV debut on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” back in 2008. And she’s certainly been paid in full for drawing in all of those viewers. And now Leakes’ paycheck has hit an all-time high as reports claim that the “RHOA” star has gotten a major raise from producers.
According to RadarOnline, Leakes’ secured a deal with Bravo for $1.5 million to do the upcoming seventh season of “RHOA,” which further solidifies her status as the highest paid reality TV star on Bravo.
Previous reports have claimed that Leakes was already making $1 million per season, but sources say that Leakes was able to “broker the huge pay increase because she is the most popular housewife of any of the Bravo franchises.”
“Without NeNe, ‘RHOA‘ wouldn’t be the ratings blockbuster that it continues to be. While some of the other shows including ‘RHONJ’ and ‘RHONY’ have endured ratings slumps, Atlanta has never had to endure that,” the source said. “NeNe made it known she would need a significant raise to do the upcoming season, and Bravo had no choice but to agree to it.”
The source added, “NeNe is a very smart businesswoman. She knew she could demand it and get it.”
Well, clearly Leakes is a one very rich, ahem, housewife, and we’re sure she’s going to rub it in her cast mates faces the next time they try to shade her. – nicholas robinson
