Porsha Williams Bio | Wiki
Porsha Williams ( Full Name: Porsha Dyanne Guobadia) is a popular American television personality. She appeared on the reality series The Real Housewives of Atlanta from 2012 to 2021, rejoining the cast in 2024, and later the spin-off series, Porsha’s Family Matters. Porsha also served as co-host of Dish Nation from 2013 until 2021.
Porsha was co-host of Bravo’s Chat Room in 2020 alongside Gizelle Bryant. In 2021, Porsha published her memoir, The Pursuit of Porsha. In 2005, when Porsha was 24 years old, she opened a daycare facility, revealing that she was inspired by her parents’ careers. Also in 2005, Porsha modeled a “pin-up” calendar for the Atlanta Dymes. Porsha met football player Kordell Stewart in 2009. The two married in May 2011, which was filmed and broadcast on the WE TV series Platinum Weddings.
In September 2012, it was announced by Bravo that Porsha and Kenya Moore were cast for the fifth season of the reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta. After approximately two years of marriage, Stewart filed for divorce from Porsha in March 2013. During the reunion special for the fifth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Porsha commented that she was “totally blindsided” by the filing and alleged that she learned of their separation through Twitter. The two’s divorce was finalized in December 2013.
Porsha Williams Age | Date Of Birth
Porsha was born on June 22, 1981, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. She is 43 years old. Porsha celebrates her birthday on June 22, every year.
Porsha Williams Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Porsha stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in ( approx. 1.73m ).
Porsha Williams Family
She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Hosea Williams, II, and Diane T. Williams. Porsha’s parents are self-employed entrepreneurs. Porsha has a younger half-sister named Lauren with whom she shares a father, and an older brother named Hosea. Porsha’s grandfather is the late Hosea Williams, a civil rights activist.
Porsha Williams Ethnicity
She belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
Porsha Williams Husband | Spouse | Married
Porsha is married to her husband Simon Guobadia a Founder and CEO of SIMCOL Petroleum and filmmaker and reality television personality. Simon is best known for his appearances on the VH1 television show The Real Housewives of Atlanta. In May 2021, she confirmed that she was engaged to Simon Guobadia. She and Simon held a traditional Nigerian wedding on November 25, 2022, followed by a traditional American wedding on November 26, 2022.
She was married to Kordell Stewart from 2011 to 2013. During their marriage, Porsha suffered a miscarriage and was the stepmother to his son Syre from a previous relationship. She was briefly engaged to entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, whom she dated from 2018 to 2020. Porsha gave birth to their first child, Pilar Jhena (“PJ”) in March 2019.
Porsha Williams Wedding | And Simon Guobadia Wedding
On November 25, 2022, Porsha and Simon Guobadia married in a traditional Nigerian wedding on November 25, 2022, followed by a traditional American wedding on November 26, 2022. Porsha had a star-studded wedding guest list that included her former co-stars from the Real Housewives of Atlanta, the likes of Nene Leakes, Drew Sidora, Kandi Burrus, and Cynthia Bailey.
Porsha had a two-day wedding celebration and in true her style she wore seven custom-designed wedding gowns, including traditional Nigerian wedding gowns. As Simon is from Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria, his fiance had to wear a customary Edo ensemble. To celebrate Nigerian culture, the pair had a Friday wedding ceremony and the next day they had an American wedding ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia.
For her Friday ceremony, she wore three traditional looks to celebrate the Nigerian culture, a velvet red gown with feather detail and a headpiece called an okuku that featured Benin coral beads that were designed by Lakimmy. Porsha later changed into a royal blue gown and a gold gown designed by Tabik.
Porsha Williams Daughter
In October 2018, Porsha became engaged to Dennis McKinley after less than a year of dating, but the two separated in June 2019. Porsha and McKinley have a daughter named Pilar. In 2023, Porsha opened up about raising her 4-year-old daughter Pilar, whom she shares with ex Dennis McKinley.
Porsha Williams Education
She enrolled in Southwest Dekalb High School and later pursued a degree in business information technology at the American InterContinental University.
Porsha Williams Wedding Dress
On November 25 and November 26, 2022, Porsha wore a total of seven different gowns between her two wedding ceremonies and reception. After the Saturday ceremony, Porsha changed into a gown by Albina Dyla for their reception ball held at the St. Regis Atlanta. For the ceremony, Porsha wore a red gown by designer Lakimmy customary for an Edo bride (Guobadia is from Benin City in the Edo State of Nigeria). Porsha also wore an okuku, a headpiece with Benin coral beads.
Porsha Williams Wedding Party
On November 25, 2022, and November 26 of the same year, the Real Housewives of Atlanta alumna, Porsha and the Nigerian-born businessman, Simon wed in a Nigerian traditional native law and custom ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, followed by a second American ceremony one day later at a local Methodist church with a reception at St. Regis Atlanta. At the reception, guests were treated to a surprise performance by the R&B group Dru Hill.
Porsha Williams Simon Guobadia | Married Simon
Porsha married Simon Guobadia in November 2022. He is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive producer. Simon is the ex-husband of reality television star Falynn Guobadia. Simon attended the University of the District of Columbia, where he received his BBA in Accounting. He launched his company in 2007.
Porsha Williams Dish Nation Salary | Salary
As co-host of Dish Nation from 2013 until 2021, Porsha’s average salary was $76,000 per year.
Porsha Williams Simon Guobadia Net Worth
Simon Guobadia has worked as an entrepreneur and executive producer for over five years. Therefore, Simon has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Simon’s net worth is $40 million.
Porsha Williams Husband Net Worth | Fiance Net worth
Porsha’s husband Simon Guobadia is an entrepreneur and executive producer whose net worth is $40 million.
Porsha Williams Net Worth 2023
As of 2023, Porsha had a net worth of $4 million.
Net Worth Of Porsha Williams
Porsha has been a television personality since 2005. Therefore, Porsha has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Porsha’s net worth is $5 million.
How Old Is Porsha Williams
Porsha is a 43-year-old who was born on June 22, 1981, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. Porsha celebrates her birthday on June 22, every year.
Is Porsha Williams Married
Yes, since 2022, Porsha has been married to Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive producer Simon Guobadia.
Is Porsha Williams Married To Simon
Yes, On November 25, 2022, Porsha married her husband Simon Guobadia.
What Is Porsha Williams’s Net Worth
She is a reality television star, model, and actress who has a net worth of $5 million.
Where is Porsha Williams Now
Currently, Porsha can be seen co-hosting the show ‘Dish Nation’.
How Much Is Porsha Williams Husband Worth
Simon works as an entrepreneur and executive producer who is worth $40 million.
How Much Is Porsha Williams Worth
As a reality television star, model, and actress, Porsha is worth $5 million.
How Many Times Has Porsha Williams Been Married
Porsha has been married twice. She married Kordell Stewart in 2011 and they split in 2013. She is now married to Simon Guobadia.
Where Is Porsha Williams
She is the co-host of the show ‘Dish Nation’.
How Old is Porsha Williams New Husband
Simon Guobadia is a 60-year-old who was born on June 2, 1964, in Nigeria.
When Is Porsha Williams Birthday
Porsha celebrates her birthday on June 22, every year.
What Is Porsha Williams Fiance Net Worth
Simon Guobadia is an entrepreneur and executive producer whose net worth is $40 million.
How Much Was Porsha Williams Wedding
Reality star Porsha married Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia in a two-part celebration in 2022 and their wedding was worth over $1.25 million.
Porsha’s Social Media Handles
Instagram – porsha4real
Twitter – @Porsha4real