Porsha Williams is an American television personality, singer, and author known for her role on the reality series, The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Born on June 22, 1981, in Atlanta, Georgia, Williams gained fame for her time on the show from 2012 until 2021.
She has since returned to the series under her married name, Porsha Williams Guobadia.
Williams has also hosted the nationally syndicated talk show Dish Nation and has acted in various productions, including the stage adaptation of Two Can Play That Game and voicing characters in animated films.
Additionally, she has released original music and contributed to soundtracks.
Williams is the granddaughter of civil rights leader and philanthropist Reverend Hosea Williams and has remained actively engaged in charitable causes throughout her career
Age, height and weight
Williams was born on June 22, 1981, which makes her 42 years old as of February 2024.
She is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weighs 63 kilograms (approximately 139 pounds). Her body measurements are 36-25-39 inches (91.5-63.5-99 cm).
Williams wears a shoe size of 9 US (or 40 EU or 7 UK) and a dress size of 8 US
Ethnicity and nationality
Williams is an American national of African-American ethnicity.
Parents and siblings
Williams has three siblings: a younger sister named Lauren D’Andria Williams, a younger brother named Brenton Williams, and an older brother named Hosea Williams III.
Lauren shares a father with Porsha; both women’s mothers are Diane and Lisa, respectively.
Porsha and Lauren are half-sisters due to their differing households after their parents’ divorce.
Hosea Williams III carries the name of their esteemed grandfather, civil rights leader Hosea Williams Sr.
Husband
Williams’ husband was Simon Guobadia.
They got engaged in May 2021 after one month of dating and were married in a Nigerian traditional native law and custom ceremony on November 25, 2022, followed by an American ceremony the next day.
However, they later divorced after nearly 15 months of marriage.
Williams and Simon initially met through mutual acquaintances.
According to reports, they encountered each other at a restaurant owned by Simon in Atlanta prior to Falynn Guobadia’s pool party in Season 13 of “Real Housewives of Atlanta”.
Their relationship began after Simon’s divorce from Falynn Guobadia became public knowledge; Simon sent Williams a direct message offering condolences regarding her own past divorce.
Does Porsha Williams have children?
Williams has a daughter named Pilar Jhena McKinley, commonly known as PJ, whom she shares with her ex-fiancé, Dennis McKinley.
PJ celebrated her fourth birthday recently and is described as a strong-minded and silly child who brings joy to Porsha’s life.
Williams also mentioned that she has a good co-parenting balance with Dennis McKinley.
Simon Guobadia profession
Simon is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur with a diverse professional background.
He is the Chief Executive Officer of Simcol Petroleum Limited Company, LLC, a petroleum supplier in Atlanta, Georgia.
Additionally, he has investments in various industries such as oil & gas, renewable energy, manufacturing, commodities trading, entertainment, music, movies, food and beverage and hospitality.
Simon has been involved in joint venture partnerships in the music industry and has executive producer credits in several films.
He also owns businesses in Atlanta’s nightlife scene, including restaurants like The Republic and DAS BBQ II.
Simon’s entrepreneurial ventures have contributed to his financial success, with an estimated net worth of $40 million.
Career
Williams has built a diverse career in the entertainment industry.
Born into a prominent family in Atlanta, she is the granddaughter of civil rights leader Rev. Hosea Williams and began her career by opening a daycare facility at the age of 24, inspired by her parents’ careers.
She later ventured into modeling and appeared in music videos before joining the reality TV scene.
Williams gained widespread recognition through her appearances on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta starting from the fifth season in 2012.
She also co-hosts Fox Television Stations’ “Dish Nation” since 2013.
In addition to her television roles, Williams has showcased her talents in various areas, including competing on The New Celebrity Apprentice in 2017, where she placed 8th.
Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in charity work and has lent her voice to social causes like the Black Lives Matter movement.
Despite her busy schedule, Williams remains dedicated to her philanthropic endeavors while balancing her professional commitments and family life, including raising her daughter Pilar Jhena McKinley.
Williams’ vibrant personality and ambition have solidified her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Porsha Williams net worth
Williams’ net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as of 2024.
Despite fluctuations in her net worth over the years, various sources suggest that her current net worth is approximately $6 million.
Williams has earned her wealth through her television career, entrepreneurial ventures, sponsored content on social media, and other sources of income.
She has been involved in reality TV shows like The Real Housewives of Atlanta, co-hosted Dish Nation, ventured into acting, released music, and engaged in business endeavors such as Go Naked Hair.
Additionally, Williams has actively participated in philanthropic activities, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, civil rights leader Reverend Hosea Williams.
Her financial success reflects her diverse career pursuits and business acumen.
