Cynthia Bailey Announces Departure From The Real Housewives of Atlanta; 44 Pics of Past Housewives
Looks like the rumors were true. After 11 years, Cynthia Bailey is putting her peach down. She took to Instagram to announce her departure from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. “After much thought and consideration I have made the very difficult and heartfelt decision not to return for the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta….It’s time to move on to my next chapter and I look forward to sharing it with all of you.”
My opinion…it was time for Cynthia to leave. Go enjoy your husband and married life sis. Check out 44 picture of past Atlanta housewives below.
2008 Summer TCA Tour – Day 13
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 20: Star DeShawn Snow of "The Real Housewives Of Atlanta" speaks during day 13 of the Bravo portion of NBC Universal 2008 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour held at the Beverly Hilton hotel on July 20, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Kim Zolciak Performs At Splash Bar
ShareNEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: TV Personality Kim Zolciak performs at Splash Bar on December 10, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Getty Images)
The Moet Rose Lounge Presents NE-YO’s Champagne Life
ShareATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 01: Lisa Wu Hartwell (Real Housewives of Atlanta) attends Champagne Life for the Moet Rose Lounge at MF Sushi Buckhead on September 1, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Moet)
43rd NAACP Image Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Television personality DeShawn Snow arrives at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)
NBCUniversal Summer Press Day – Arrivals
SharePASADENA, CA - APRIL 18: TV Personality Kim Zolciak arrives at the NBCUniversal summer press day held at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on April 18, 2012 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Hallmark’s Home And Family “Facts Of Life Reunion”
ShareUNIVERSAL CITY, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Actress Kim Fields attends Hallmark's Home and Family "Facts Of Life Reunion" at Universal Studios Backlot on February 12, 2016 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
The New Edition Story BET AMC Screenings Tour, Atlanta
ShareATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 05: Ronnie Devoe (R) with wife Shamari Fears DeVoe at BET's Atlanta screening of "The New Edition Story" at AMC Parkway Pointe on January 5, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
30th Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 04: Television personality NeNe Leakes attends the 30th Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Leigh Steinberg)
Rolling Stone Live: Houston presented by Budweiser and Mercedes-Benz. Produced in partnership with Talent Resources Sports. – Arrivals
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 04: TV personalities Cynthia Bailey (L) and NeNe Leakes at the Rolling Stone Live: Houston presented by Budweiser and Mercedes-Benz on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Produced in partnership with Talent Resources Sports. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Rolling Stone)
BET’s Pre-Grammy Brunch
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 12: NeNe Leaks attends BET's Pre-Grammy Brunch at The Four Seasons Hotel on February 12, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)
The Hollywood Reporter 35 Most Powerful People In Media 2017
ShareNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Cynthia Bailey attends The Hollywood Reporter 35 Most Powerful People In Media 2017 at The Pool on April 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter)
Kim Zolciak Hosts Kentucky Derby Hat Contest At Empire City Casino At Yonkers Raceway
ShareYONKERS, NY - MAY 06: TV Personality Kim Zolciak hosts the Kentucky Derby hat contest at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway on May 6, 2017 in Yonkers, New York. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway)
Kim Zolciak Hosts Kentucky Derby Hat Contest At Empire City Casino At Yonkers Raceway
ShareYONKERS, NY - MAY 06: NFL Player Kroy Biermann (L) and TV Personality Kim Zolciak attend as Kim Zolciak hosts the Kentucky Derby hat contest at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway on May 6, 2017 in Yonkers, New York. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway)
MegaFest 2017 – International Faith & Family Film Festival
ShareDALLAS, TX - JULY 01: Kim Fields poses for a photo before a screening of 'A Question of Faith' during the MegaFest International Faith & Family Film Festival at Omni Hotel on July 1, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for MegaFest 2017)
49th NAACP Image Awards – Arrivals
SharePASADENA, CA - JANUARY 15: Claudia Jordan attends the 49th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on January 15, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Marvel Studios Black Panther Advance Screening Hosted by Walmart and T.I.
ShareCHAMBLEE, GA - FEBRUARY 13: Sheree Whitfield attends the Marvel Studios Black Panther advance screening at Regal Hollywood on February 13, 2018 in Chamblee, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for Marvel Studios)
2018 BET Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Claudia Jordan attends the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
‘Night School’ Red Carpet Screening With Kevin Hart And Will Packer At Regal Atlantic Station
ShareATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 10: Television personality Sheree Whitfield attends "Night School" Atlanta Red Carpet Screening at Regal Atlantic Station on September 10, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)
Thurgood Marshall College Fund 31st Anniversary Awards Gala
ShareWASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: Reality TV Star Nene Leakes arrives at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 31st Anniversary Awards Gala on October 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Thurgood Marshall College Fund)
BET Presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards – Red Carpet & Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 17: Shamari DeVoe attends the 2018 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
amfAR New York Gala 2019 – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 06: Phaedra Parks attends the amfAR New York Gala 2019 at Cipriani Wall Street on February 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection 2019 – Backstage
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: Phaedra Parks poses backstage during The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection 2019 at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 7, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for AHA)
Paramount Pictures’ “What Men Want” Premiere – Red Carpet
ShareWESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Cynthia Bailey attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures and BET Films' "What Men Want" at Regency Village Theatre on January 28, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
2019 Winter TCA Tour – Day 12
SharePASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Kim Fields of the television show "Living the Dream" speaks during the 2019 Britbox segment of the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on February 09, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
WE tv Celebrates The Premiere Of “Hustle & Soul” Season 3
ShareMIAMI, FL - MARCH 28: Shamari DeVoe attends as WE tv celebrates the premiere of "Hustle & Soul" Season 3 on March 28, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for WE tv )
WE tv Celebrates The Premiere Of “Hustle & Soul” Season 3
ShareMIAMI, FL - MARCH 28: Phaedra Parks attends as WE tv celebrates the premiere of "Hustle & Soul" Season 3 on March 28, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for WE tv )
Kentucky Derby 145 – Red Carpet
ShareLOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 04: NeNe Leakes attends the 145th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
The 9th Annual Mark Pitts & Bystorm Ent Post BET Awards Celebration
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Eva Marcille attends The 9th Annual Mark Pitts & Bystorm Ent Post BET Awards Celebration at Bootsy Bellows on June 23, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Mark Pitts & Bystorm Ent )
Ma-Me Productions Presents: “Dear Frank” LA Premiere
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: Claudia Jordan attends the Ma-Me Mogul Productions, Webber Films & Muddy Water Films Presents: Dear Frank movie premiere starring Brian White & Claudia Jordan with featured music from DJ XO! at Raleigh Studios on August 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for Muddy Waters Pictures/Webber Films)
5th Annual Tee Up ATL Kicks off PGA TOUR Championship Week
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 19: TV personality Cynthia Bailey attends 5th Annual Tee Up ATL Party at College Football Hall of Fame on August 19, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tee Up ATL)
Victor Glemaud – Presentation – September 2019 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Phaedra Parks poses for the Victor Glemaud presentation during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Sunken Living Room at Spring Studios on September 08, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Albert Urso/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)
The Jacksons In Concert – Atlanta, GA
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Lisa Wu attends the Jacksons concert at Wolf Creek Amphitheater on September 07, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram - ABA /Getty Images)
VOLTA By Cirque du Soleil – Premiere In Atlanta
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 10: Sheree Whitfield attends the Atlanta premiere of VOLTA By Cirque du Soleil at Atlantic Station on October 10, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Cirque du Soleil)
The Stars of “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” Celebrate the Season at First Holiday Party of the Year
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Kim Fields attends "It's a Wonderful Lifetime” first holiday party of the year at STK Los Angeles on October 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Lifetime)
Lifetime’s Christmas Movie Stars Kick Off Say “Santa!” with “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” Photo Experience
ShareGLENDALE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Kim Fields attends the Lifetime's Christmas Movie Stars Kick Off Say "Santa!" with "It's A Wonderful Lifetime" Photo Experience at the Glendale Galleria on November 09, 2019 in Glendale, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)
2019 Soul Train Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Claudia Jordan attends the 2019 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 17, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
FTM Fashion Week – APPROVALS
ShareJACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 23: Cynthia Bailey attends FTM Fashion Week S7 at Sturgeon City on November 23, 2019 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for FTM Fashion Week)
Rolling Stone Live Miami
ShareMIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: NeNe Leakes attends Rolling Stone Live Miami at SLS South Beach on February 01, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Cynthia Bailey attends the 13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on February 06, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening 2020 – Arrivals
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Cynthia Bailey attends The Women's Cancer Research Fund's 'An Unforgettable Evening' at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 27, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
FATALE Filmmakers Attend Tastemaker Screening In Atlanta
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 18: Cynthia Bailey Hill attends "Fatale" tastemaker screening at Phipps Plaza AMC on December 18, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Juneteenth ‘Celebration of Truth’ Community Festival Hosted By Black News Channel In Atlanta’s Historic Castleberry Hill Neighborhood
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 18: BNC “Start Your Day” Host Mike Hill and Cynthia Bailey attend the Juneteenth 'Celebration of Truth' Community Festival hosted by Black News Channel in Atlanta's Historic Castleberry Hill neighborhood on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Black News Channel)
BET Awards 2021 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Eva Marcille attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
Premiere Screening For The New BET+ And Tyler Perry Studios’ Scripted Series “All The Queen’s Men”
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Eva Marcille attends the premiere screening for the new BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios' scripted series "All The Queen's Men" on September 09, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET )