Porsha Williams Says She "Felt Like a Rookie" Returning to "RHOA.
Porsha Williams felt a mix of nerves and excitement about her return to Real Housewives of Atlanta. At Bravo Fan Fest 2024 in Miami on November 23, the 43-year-old shared that she was somewhat anxious about rejoining the popular reality series for its 16th season after taking a two-season break. Williams was a cast member from seasons 5 to 13 and also starred in her own spinoff, Porsha's Family Matters, which aired on Bravo in 2021.
“I swear, on the first day of filming, I felt like a newcomer,” she revealed. “I actually paused and thought, ‘Am I supposed to be looking this way?’” The television star admitted that during her initial scenes, she had to remind herself to stop focusing on the camera. “It took a little while to adjust and make the cameras feel invisible again,” she explained.
Williams is making her comeback after a two-season break, coinciding with her divorce from estranged husband Simon Guobadia. At Bravo Fan Fest, she expressed her gratitude, saying, "God is showing out," following a recent court ruling that granted her temporary sole possession of their home and permission to film there.
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“God is good,” she said. “You know, Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, has always been there for me. People may try to predict your future or throw shade, but it’s already written, baby. You can’t change that. It is what it is.” “You just have to stay strong and believe that tomorrow can be better than today,” she added. This update comes less than a year after she filed for divorce from Guobadia in February 2024, citing that their marriage was "irretrievably broken" in court documents obtained.
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The star of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip shared last month that therapy has helped her establish boundaries while going through her divorce and filming RHOA at the same time. “I really dove into therapy, and a significant part of it was my therapist encouraging me to focus on self-preservation, which can be challenging in a group setting where you’re expected to share your life,” she said. “I made sure to set clear boundaries about what I felt comfortable discussing with some of the other women and what I preferred to keep private.” She added, “So, finding that balance of protecting myself while still engaging with everyone else has been really beneficial for me.”
