NeNe Leakes was on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” from 2008 until 2020 according toIMDb.

That means she was part of the original cast of the Bravo show (viaScreenrant).

Remember those days when the reality star was best friends with Kim Zolciak?

NeNe Leakes smiles with straight blonde hair

We’re cool" (viaBravo TV).

For her part, Leakes noted, “I’ve spoken to Kim here and there.

We’re in a great place.

The cast of RHOA in 2010

We’re always in a great place when we’re not working together.

When we’re working together, we’re pulling wigs.

But we’re good.”

NeNe Leakes with Bravo head Andy Cohen

Zolciak left the show after season 5, perVariety.

and “I am very rich, b***h!”

(via Women.com).

NeNe Leakes with short hair and hoop earrings

The reality star went on to share that this was no easy decision for her to arrive at.

My white counter parts were elevated and given full season episodes EVERY season.

Each season i was given less & less.

Don’t ask me, @ Andy and @ Bravo and ask them why" (viaRefinery29).

Okay, actually she just shut her computer since the reunion was virtual given COVID-19 restrictions.

But why did Leakes feel the need to exit the franchise on such a controversial note?

But I don’t think that’s the place for me."