Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 3

ESSENCE.COM Sep, 30, 2010

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Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 3

On season three of “Real Housewives of Atlanta" these Southern belles served us glitz, glam and gossip.

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Sheree Whitfield

With three kids, a busy social life and a growing career, Sheree manages to balance it all on this season. Plus, she’s adding acting to her resume.

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Cynthia Bailey

A former ESSENCE cover girl, Cynthia Bailey is the mother of a 10 year-old girl. Bailey and her boyfriend, Peter Thomas, recently tied the knot.

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Kim Zolciak

Kim Zolciak is known for her hit single “Tardy for the Party” and her signature wig line. This season Kim returns to Kandi for help with her music career, and it looks like there’s a new album in the works.

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Phaedra Parks

An entertainment lawyer and Managing Partner of the Parks Group, P.C., Phaedra is a self-proclaimed “southern belle.” This season her marriage to a younger man with a rap sheet is the talk of town.

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Nene Leakes

Possibly the most outspoken housewife, Nene Leakes is a mother of two and wife to husband Gregg. This season, her marriage is on the rocks and she’s pursuing a new career in entertainment reporting.

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Kandi Burruss

A former member of Xscape, Kandi suffered tragedy last year with the death of her former fiance. This season, the mother of one is creating a new album and helping Kim with her music career.

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Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 3

It’s all glitz, glamour and gossip as the ladies attend a baby shower for new housewife, Phaedra.

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Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 3

New “housewife” Phaedra Parks is introduced to the group by Dwight.

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Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 3

After last year’s tragedy, Kandi is ready to refocus on her music career.

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Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 3

Kim and Sheree are both expanding their empires. Kim is still working on her wig line and music career, while Sheree is trying to get into acting. You better work, ladies!