Curious What This Former RHOA’s Up To? Besides Not Building Chateau Sheree

May 15th, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

Source: Usmagazine.com

Sheree Whitfield’s departure from the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” was sort of abrupt and silent—and not what we’d expect from the opinionated reality TV star. Having not yet told her side of the story, Essence managed to catch up with the former housewife to get a few of the details on her sudden exit as well as Sheree’s thoughts on her replacement, Kenya Moore, and what life will be like after reality TV. Here’s a bit of what she said:

What’s been going on since she left

I’ve been spending more time with my kids and my family and planning my next move. I’ve got a couple projects that I’m working on that I’m really excited about. I’ve partnered with a company called Zuma to create a 5 million-pound fitness challenge. We’re trying to help a generation get healthy. I’m really excited about it because this is my realm and what I love.

Why she decided to leave

Well, you know what, I had been thinking about it for a while. We don’t see the show until it airs, or a couple days before it airs. Even when we were taping, there were a few things I wasn’t happy with as far as how I was portrayed. I was going through some really tough things in my life and watching back and seeing how it affected not only my life, but also my kids’ lives, I made a decision that I didn’t want to be selfish. My kids come first.

Response to rumors she was really fired

I don’t have a response to that. I could really care less because I know what happened. It was an amicable split. I was ready to move and I don’t need to explain myself to anybody. I am super happy and I’m moving in a different direction. This is what I know. I’m not about just being on a show bickering and fighting with women. There are big parts of my life that weren’t shown that I’m ready for everybody to see.

Whether she take responsibility for her behavior on the show

Definitely. You’re being put in situations with people you normally won’t be around. You’re doing the show, but at the same time, you can’t control the editing. It’s crazy, the negative stereotype that Black women get about this when it’s not a racial issue; it’s a gender issue. We’re very emotional beings — women period, not just Black women or White women or Italian women or Asian women. We’re all the same way. But unfortunately, [in] the Black community there’s always a microscope on what we do and that’s not fair because you have other shows like Jersey Shore — they’re getting drunk and fist fighting. Then you have Mob Wives and Housewives of New Jersey — they’re flipping tables. Everybody handles things differently. When you have women of other races doing it, they’re not boycotting them. I don’t think it’s fair the stereotype that they put on African-American women, or females period…. I don’t want my daughter thinking it’s okay when you have women constantly — we didn’t fight — but we bickered and we had arguments all the time. You’re put in situations where you’re with people that you wouldn’t normally be hanging out with.

Whether she and Bob worked out child support

No, we haven’t. One day I hope Bob and I can sit down and become good friends and even better parents to our kids.

If she’s in touch with co-stars and was she real friends with any of them

Actually I just saw Kandi last night. I wish all the girls the best. The ones that I like and the ones that I don’t like, I wish everybody the best.

I would say there’s a couple, yes. I won’t name them but they know. But I would definitely say there are two people.

Whether she’s resolved anything with Nene

Resolved how? I don’t think we’ve had a friendship for some years. I’m surrounding myself with confident people so I’m just living life and having a good time and doing me.

Thoughts on Kenya Moore replacing her

Honestly, I haven’t followed the show since I left. I know they’ve thrown a lot of names out. I wish whoever gets the spot the best of luck.

And last but not least, the status of chateau Sheree

It’s going really great. You know, that takes time, and I want it done right. I don’t want nobody to come over, blow on it and it falls down.

Bless her heart. I hope those Zuma checks come rolling in soon. Am I the only one who could actually hear her voice when she was asked about Nene and said, “resolved how?” lol
Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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  • Jackieo Perkins

    safing face…the one thing that i think is truth is trying to be a better parent to her kids,,,she self centered selfish and she looks like a drag-queen kim too…WOW i did not like her or kandi a fake kim a ”hoe”and there not MARRIED THAT A HOUSE WIFE….LOOK IT UP,,,PEACE

  • PROUD SISTER

    Sheree does not realize that she is her own worst enemy. Still with the cocky attitude and not taking responsiblilty for her actions. If she comes down to earth maybe things will get better for her. Turning on the other ladies for Kim is another part of her problem. Is Kim helping you get jobs or is she making you a regular on that stupid show of hers that I wonder will it be sucessful

  • Ms_Sunshine9898

    Sheree honey stop with the denial. . . your time of living off your ex-husbands checks and name has come to a close. Just stop honey. . .
     

  • Black Mamba

    There’s no such thing as Zuma fitness…does she probably mean ZUMBA fitness?

  • http://www.facebook.com/lameesha.johnson Lameesha Love-Independent John

    Sorry Sheree, you will not get my support you are childish, fake and RHOA will fair just fine without you!

  • NikkitaMichelle

    Nene just got another role in an upcoming sit-com and will continue her recurring role on Glee.  Unlike Sheree she took advantage of her 15 minutes of fame, and hustled herself into a full blown career.  I hope something works out for Sheree, she should possibly think about going back to school or possibly writing a book, or maybe creating a fitness dvd.  Good luck.