The Bailey Agency owner was a longtime staple on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. That was until her departure in 2021 after 11 seasons. Cynthia Bailey was always seen as the peacekeeper of the group and became famous for her ability to ride the fence. When Cynthia announced she was putting down her peach, fans were understandably upset. We have lost so many great housewives that it felt personal to take another hit. So, with a possible reboot of the series in the works, it seems like the perfect time to take a walk down memory lane.
Cynthia Bailey’s Friendship Contract
I appreciate a person who wants to shout from the rooftop about their best friend. But when Cynthia pulled out a lengthy contract full of bullet points for NeNe Leakes, that was a Real Housewives first. The whole ordeal took place in 2010 after the former model wanted to clear the air with NeNe. In a cute moment, Cynthia handed the OGa candle and then a stack of paperwork, which notoriously had to be notarized and signed by the President of the United States.
However, the joke was lost on NeNe, who then called Cyn a “Single Black female” and noted that the entire situation was awkward. In a mean girl move for the ages, NeNe then showed the document to Kim Zolciak for a good laugh. But Cynthia never wavered in her friendship for one second. That is until she decided to burn the contract a few seasons later after NeNe betrayed her.
Cynthia Bailey, the rapper
For one Halloween party, Cynthia transformed into 50 Cent, aka “C-Unit.” The artistic expression came after she celebrated her 50th birthday. The look was inspired as the model went all out and even included some facial hair. The Real Housewives of Atlanta model looked hot AF and proved she could look just as good as a man. A few years later, Cynthia landed a spot on Starz’s show BMZ, which 50 Cent produces. So, it is safe to say imitation is the highest form of flattery.
The yacht fight no one will forget
Cynthia has rarely been one to lose her cool, but Porsha Williams has a special way of really riling her co-stars up. But Cynthia is usually the least aggressive housewife in the series, so when she had a physical altercation with Porsha, it shook fans. At the time, Cynthia was going through the demise of her marriage to Peter Thomas, and it was understandable that the woman was stressed. Thanks to the mix of alcohol and high-strung emotions, it was a recipe for disaster.
Porsha accidentally referred to Cynthia as a “b*tch,” and even though Porsha tried to explain her side of the story, Cynthia lost all control and kicked Porsha in the stomach. While this technically wasn’t one of Cynthia’s finest moments personally, it was her best moment professionally.
Cynthia supports Noelle
It is a beautiful thing to see a mother support their child when they choose to talk about their sexuality. Cynthia did just that as she stood on a float at gay pride with her daughter, Noelle Robinson. During Season 12, Cynthia had a very touching conversation with Noelle about her sexual fluidity. While some parents might have been unprepared, Cynthia simply replied, “I just want you to be happy, Noelle. If you meet an amazing young lady, that’s a blessing. As long as they’re good people and they love and support you.”
The model went on to share even more in her confessional, saying, “It makes me excited that Noelle feels like she has a safe space to share… Love is love.”
Thanks to a Real Housewives of Atlanta reboot, rumors are swirling that Cynthia may be welcomed back full-time with open arms to the series. With another divorce under her belt, it would be interesting to have a catch-up with the actress. I would wager if Cynthia was given her peach back she would be making memorable TV moments in no time.
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