Show: ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’
Love her or hate her, NeNe Leakes is the reason so many tune in to watch “RHoA” each week. From her bizarre blowups with costars to her proclamations of wealth, you can always count on the self-described ‘mouth of the South’ to keep you entertained.
Best Quote: "I don’t keep up with the Joneses, I am the Joneses.”
Show: ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’
Phaedra Parks is never short of witty bits of wisdom, which we call “Phaedra-isms.” Whether opining on childbirth (“I was as crazy as a vampire in sunlight”) or dating a man with children (“I didn’t wanna marry Papa Smurf”), this Southern belle has plenty of sassy opinions to share.
Best Quote: “A wig does not count as a hat, honey.”
Show: ‘Basketball Wives’
Warning: do not, and we mean, do not, mess with Tami Roman! This former basketball wife has a penchant for throwing punches as quickly as she throws drinks. To her credit, Tami recently said she would be willing to take anger management classes.
Best Quote: “You’re only relevant cause I’m talking to you!”
Show: ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’
A reality star with a real talent, Kandi Burruss has penned songs for costars Kim Zolciak and Lawrence Washington. She’s also got a talent for expanding her brand, having recently launched her own sex toy line and iPhone app.
Show: ‘Basketball Wives: Los Angeles’
Jackie Christie’s cooky antics have made her one of the more eccentric reality TV characters. This season, we got to see Jackie and her husband Doug walk down the aisle for the 16th time – real love or a call for attention? Her costars think it’s the latter.