This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey's Friendship

By Jasmine Grant · Updated December 6, 2020

Real Housewives Of Atlanta stars Nene Leakes and Cynthia Bailey are currently on the outs. The “secret recording” floating around where Cynthia allegedly speaks unfavorably about her former best friend has put a damper on their already strained relationship.

Even though they’re not on the best of terms, Bailey is still told ESSENCE exclusively that she isn’t surprised Leakes took a hard stance against her. “One thing I’ve learned about my relationship with Nene is when she’s with you, she’s with you. When she’s against you, she’s against you. That’s her personality, and I know that because I know her.”

While friendships on RHOA are known to go up and down, the sisterhood between these two has always looked better up. They’ve supported each other through life’s most trying moments, and the fans can’t help but miss their bond.

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Scroll through the gallery of Nene Leakes and Cynthia Bailey’s sweetest friendship moments throughout the years.

Work, Ladies!

Shablam! This tagged team duo stunned at the 2011 Soul Train Awards, proving their friendship was strong even when RHOA cameras weren’t rolling.

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Sitting Pretty

At their best, these ladies have each others’ backs.

BFF’s

“Nene and I are friends on and off the show,” Bailey once told Denim Magazine. “She has shown me nothing but love and loyalty. We connect because we are both strong and independent. There is zero jealousy and zero insecurity. We lift each other when we are down, and applaud each other when we are up.”

Here Comes The Bride

Leakes was right there to help the glamorous bride get wedding day ready during season 3.

Marlo Hampton Birthday Dinner Celebration

Bailey and Leakes showed love at Marlo Hamptons’ 2018 birthday party.

A Lil’ Shade Ain’t Never Hurt Nobody

Plenty of laughs were shared between these ladies at the “Watch What Happens Live” clubhouse. We much prefer they throw shade together instead of at each other!

All Love

These are the moments we miss!

Hey Girl, Hey!

The besties shared some drinks and good laughs during ATL Live On The Park.

Always Proud

This past summer, Bailey’s beau Mike Hill proposed at her Bailey Wine Cellar opening. Though Leakes wasn’t in attendance, she reportedly wrote a letter congratulating her estranged friend. “I’ve always been a supportive friend towards you and this time won’t be any different,” she wrote.

Double Date

The ladies and their boo’s hung out in 2018 at a Lake Bailey party celebrating Mike Hill’s birthday. Bailey shared that the party involved, “no makeup & no cameras, just a good time, and lots of love.