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RHOA’s NeNe Leakes Carries Raggedy Birkin Bag Through LAX Airport Amid Reports She's Joining Fashion Police
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Aug. 29 2016, Updated 9:58 p.m. ET
NeNe Leakes is an admitted lover of luxury labels and all things fabulous. But The Real Housewives of Atlanta star proved on Wednesday evening that not all items in her closet have to be shiny and new.
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NeNe Leakes is an admitted lover of luxury labels and all things fabulous. But The Real Housewives of Atlanta star proved on Wednesday evening that not all items in her closet have to be shiny and new.
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While walking through LAX, the reality TV star was full of cheer as she carried a well-loved grey Hermés Birkin bag with some visible wear and tear.
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Leakes has previously bragged about owning several of the coveted luxury handbags. And seeing that her travel outfit was more about comfort than trendiness, she likely left her newest Birkin at home.
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Leakes has been on quite the media run over the past few months. She is preparing for the premiere of RHOA’s Season 7. And she has also been busy selling her hit NeNe Leakes clothing collection on HSN.
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Leakes is also rumored to be on the top of the list of candidates being considered for the late Joan Rivers’ seat on E!’s Fashion Police. The show is slated to return next year. And according to reports, Leakes is a frontrunner for the hosting gig, reports Radar Online.
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During her recent appearance on The Real, Leakes addressed the Fashion Police rumors. “I love fashion and I love Fashion Police. Last time I was there with Joan Rivers, she gave me amazing advice about my career. If that’s where I’m supposed to go, I will go. I will do anything to honor her. She’s been great to me,” she said.
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Leakes’ next major role will be playing the wicked stepmother in the Broadway production of Cinderella in November. She posted an image of her costume fitting for the play on Instagram.