The Most Iconic Black Real Housewives‘ Taglines

Bravo just released some taglines. From Kandi Burruss to Dr. Wendy Osefo, housewives and their taglines, have always let us know who’s the top dogs.

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Bravo released The Real Housewives of Potomac taglines ahead of their season eight premiere on November 5, and a couple are for sure reaching icon status! The Real Housewives taglines are the perfect way to set the mood of each season, from the sassy statements, shady lines, or simply sweetly talking about being a wife or mother. These fierce taglines are from all of the boss ladies of their respected franchises.

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Dr. Wendy Osefo

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Dr. Wendy Osefo is not backing down in the newest season of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Her season eight tagline perfectly encapsulates her ready-to-go- attitude: “ If you’re gonna test this professor, be prepared to fail.”

Kandi Burruss

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Now this is one of the most quoted taglines in Housewive’s history! Grammy-winning artist Kandi Burruss decided to show off some vocals in her Atlanta season five tagline: “I may be small,*OOOH,* but my empire keeps on growing.”

Robyn Dixon

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Robyn Dixon is an OG member of the Potomac franchise and has been known to be more of the laidback person in the group. As people constantly come for her marriage, it seems like this season she’s sticking to ignoring the drama:“I just took a DNA test and it turns out I 100% don’t care”

Brynn Whitfield

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Brynn Whitfield is the youngest cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City reboot. Her flirty personality is consistent throughout the season, making her tagline perfect. “I love to laugh, but make me mad and I’ll date your dad.”

Nene Leakes

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Nene Leakes, one of the most iconic ladies in Bravo history, knew she was destined to be a star. She was the anchor for The Real Housewives of Atlanta and loved talking about her family life. Her season first two season taglines: “I don’t keep up with the Jones,’I am the Jones’.”

Mary Cosby

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Mary Cosby of Salt Lake City was introduced to Bravo fans in an interesting way. Her life story is a whirlwind of jaw-dropping events. However, although this preacher loves the Lord, she does not play around. Her season two tagline makes her intentions clear: “If you come for me, I will send Jesus after you.”

Gizelle Bryant

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Gizelle Bryant from Potomac is a certified pot stirrer amongst the ladies and knew she would be that way from the beginning, with no shame. Her season one tagline fit her perfectly: “The word on the street is, that I’m the word on the street.”

Chanel Ayan

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The Real Housewives of Dubai’s Chanel Ayan was a breakout star in season one and knew she was the moment. Her very first tagline proved her diva status: “They don’t hate me because I’m beautiful, they hate me because they are basic.”

Candiace Dillard Bassett

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Potomac’s Candiace Dillard Bassett has grown her music career while starring on the show but has also taken the heat for being a brutal wordsmith. In season seven she opens the show by saying, “My vocals are clean but my reads are for filth.”

Phaedra Parks

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Attorney Phaedra Parks starred in the Atlanta franchise and was known for her strong southern accent and voluptuous figure, prompting her season five tagline: “I’m a Southern belle. Brains, booty, and all business.”

Cynthia Bailey

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Model Cynthia Bailey is famous for her strikingly chiseled face! She gave a nod to her looks in her Atlanta season 10 tagline: “Age is just a number, but these cheekbones are timeless!”

Kenya Moore

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Kenya Moore has been labeled a villain for nearly her entire tenure on the Atlanta franchise. She released a single called “Gone With The Wind Fabulous” in which she sings that she will twirl on her haters. This attitude crossed over into her season eight tagline: “Don’t come for me, unless I twirl for you.”

Sanya Richards-Ross

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Sanya Richards-Ross is an Olympic gold medalist in track! For her first season, which was season 14 of Atlanta, she reminded people that she doesn’t back down from a challenge: “I may be a rookie, but this isn’t my first race.”

Karen Hugar

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Karen Huger, aka the Grand Dame, is the leader of the pack on the Potomac franchise. In season two her tagline proved her grandeur: “Potomac put me on a pedestal, and the view is spectacular.”

Garcelle Beauvais

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Garcelle Beauvais is on Beverly Hills and was the first Black woman to star in the franchise. In season 12 she let it be known that she’s a star: “I don’t need the spotlight. I shine just fine.”

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