'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' Season 17 has started streaming on Bravo from April 5, 2026. The ongoing season features some popular faces from the entertainment industry.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta has turned out to be one of the most successful reality shows on television. The 17th season has recently started streaming on Bravo on April 5, 2026. The series originally aired in 2008 and has led to multiple spin-offs over the years, including The Kandi Factory, Kandi’s Wedding, Xscape: Still Kickin’ It, Posha’s Having a Baby, Kandi & The Gang, Don’t Be Tardy, and more.
The next episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 is scheduled to premiere on April 12, 2026. This will be followed by the weekly release of the remaining episodes. Although reviews from the critics have been mixed, the show has managed to receive a positive reaction from the audience. While people are waiting to see what happens next in the ongoing season, keep reading to know more about the cast members featured this time on the series!
Porsha Williams started her career as a model. She made her television debut with The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2012 and has been frequently featured in various other shows over the years. Porsha has hosted a few shows like Dish Nation, The Real, and Bravo’s Chat Room. Williams has been featured in many other shows, including The New Celebrity Apprentice, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Brilliant Minds, and more. Porsha participated in The Traitors in 2026 and released a single titled Flatline in 2014.
Also known as Phaedra Creonta Parks, she has already become a popular face with her appearance on The Real Housewives of Atlanta since 2010. Parks also portrayed 'Adela Blakely' in an episode of the ABC series, Will Trent, in 2024. She participated in the 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in the 8th position. The 52-year-old has made guest appearances on various shows, such as Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Dish Nation, Married to Medicine, and more. She has also written a book titled Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun and Never Have an Off Moment.
Drew Sidora started her career in the entertainment industry with a television movie, Divas, in 1995. She portrayed' Lucy Avila' in Step Up, released in 2006. Drew has been featured in the third season of That’s So Raven as Chantel. Back in 2023, she participated in Celebrity Family Feud and appeared as Aaliyah Williams in Mind Your Business in 2024. Drew has made brief appearances in shows like The O’Keefes, Without a Trace, Girlfriends, The Game, Unsung Hollywood, and Hindsight. Sidora also has many films to her credit, including Farmhouse, Man of Her Dreams, Frankenhood, B-Girl, Skinned, The Choir Director, The Despaired, and more.
Shamea Morton Mwangi joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta during the 16th season as a regular cast member. She has previously appeared in the show, making guest appearances since the fifth season. Shamea has been additionally active as an entrepreneur at the same time. Morton Mwangi was also featured in a film, Drumline, released in 2002. She was previously a cheerleader for the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcons. Shamea has been a member of the quarter, Co-Ed in the past, and has performed with artists such as Keri Hilson.
Angela Oakley spent her childhood in Harvey, Illinois. She later enrolled at the Chicago-based DePaul University, and has been pursuing a successful career in the world of investing, tax preparation, and real estate. Angela also operates a company called Oakley Financial Consulting, and has been the founder and CEO of Lucrative Tax and Financial Consulting. Angela Oakley was first featured in The Real Housewives of Atlanta during the 16th season. Back in 2025, Angela described herself as a self-made millionaire while addressing her career on RHOA.
Kelli Ferrell is mostly known as the author of a book titled Kooking with Kelli: Kollection of Family Recipes from Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles, which was published in 2019. Kelli has been mostly attracted to food and fashion over the years. She has also launched her restaurant called Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles in Georgia in 2016. Apart from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kelli has many other TV shows to her credit. The list includes popular titles, such as Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Mark, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge.
For the unversed, Pinky Cole is a new cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, marking Season 17 as her debut. Pinky spent her childhood in Baltimore, where she was employed by the Police Athletic League and Forever 21. Back in 2025, Pinky Cole told Baltimore Magazine that she had a lot of freedom while growing up in Baltimore. She has launched two restaurant chains, including Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan. Pinky completed her higher studies at Clark Atlanta University and has written a book, Eat Plants, Bitch: 91 Vegan Recipes That Will Blow Your Meat-Loving Mind
Also known as Kimberly Michelle Pate, she started her musical career in 2009 with a single titled Fakin’ It. Starting from 2010, K. Michelle started releasing mixtapes like What’s the 901 and For Colored Girls/Pre-Pain Medicine. Kimberly’s debut album, Rebellious Soul, was released in 2013, marking the singer’s collaboration with Atlantic Records. The album took the second spot on the US Billboard 200. This was followed by more albums like Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart, More Issues Than Vogue, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, All Monsters Are Human, and I’m the Problem.
Cynthia Bailey started her career as a model, working for multiple brands such as Maybelline, Target, and more. The 59-year-old’s acting debut dates back to 1990, when she appeared in a film, Without You I’m Nothing. Starting from 2010, she has been frequently featured on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She has made brief appearances in other shows like BMF, Married to Medicine, Tales, 1st Look, Celebrity Big Brother, Terror Lake Drive, Love Hotel, Below Deck, Games People Play, Single Drunk Female, and more.
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