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12 Photos That Make Us Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey's Friendship

We miss the days where these besties were attached at the hip.
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.

Article continues after video.

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

01
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.
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
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02
Sitting Pretty
At their best, these ladies have each others’ backs.
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
03
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.”
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
04
Here Comes The Bride
Leakes was right there to help the glamorous bride get wedding day ready during season 3.
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
05
Marlo Hampton Birthday Dinner Celebration
Bailey and Leakes showed love at Marlo Hamptons’ 2018 birthday party.
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
06
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!
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
07
All Love
These are the moments we miss!
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
08
Hey Girl, Hey!
The besties shared some drinks and good laughs during ATL Live On The Park.
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
09
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.
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
10
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.
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
11
Peace and Love
Can’t we get back to this?
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
12
Blondes Really Do Have More Fun
Their smiles say it best!
This Is Why We Miss Nene Leakes And Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship
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