There’s no denying that Nene Leakes is one of the most iconic reality stars in history. After all, she helped put The Real Housewives of Atlanta on the map. In the years since she was on the show, there have been quite a few discussions about what work she may or may not have done to her face. Of course, adults are allowed to alter their appearances however they feel, but fans are saying Nene is no longer recognizable.
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It should also be noted that Nene has had a rough go of things lately. Sadly, her longtime husband, Greg Leakes, passed away in 2021. Additionally, one of her sons, Brentt, has had major health issues, and the other one, Bryson, has been in trouble with the law. Also, Nene’s career hasn’t come close to the heights she experienced while on RHOA. Perhaps she feels the pressure to alter herself after experiencing tragedy as well as to get her entertainment career back on track.
Recently, the RHOA OG took to her Instagram Story to show off her looks, and The Neighborhood Talk was able to capture it. Specifically, it looks like she had just gotten her hair and makeup done and wanted to show it online. Her original post says she was in London. The social media blog captioned the photo, “Yesss 😍 Nene coming through the Neighborhood with a fresh beat! 🔥”
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However, despite The Neighborhood Talk’s kind commentary, the fans highlighted how different she looks from the Nene that viewers grew to love and hate. The post also includes an older picture of the RHOA alum.
One fan commented and said, “She has to stop. This is getting weird.” Someone else wrote, “She got a new face every 3-5 business days 😳”
Some people pointed out that she’s still using FaceTune. They wrote, “Getting a whole new face just to STILL use a filter is crazy 😩”
Highlighting the drastic change, another person wrote, “Thank God for captions cause I had no clue who that was 🤦🏽♀️”
Finally, another person complimented and shaded her in the same sentence, writing, “Love me some Nene, but lord knows I didn’t recognize her.”
Of course, Nene looks gorgeous either way, and she still has a huge fan base that hopes to see her back on television in a significant way.
