Ms. Tina or Ms. Diane? Cynthia Bailey Snaps Photo with Porsha Williams’ Mom, and Fans Are Confusing Her for Tina Knowles

Cynthia Bailey attended fellow “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams’ baby shower over the weekend and managed to snap a photo with the mother of the mom-to-be. What happened next led to fans marveling over how much Diane Williams looks like the mother of another famous woman.

“Couldn’t resist taking a quick selfie with @porsha4real gorgeous mother Dyanne. Love a all white theme👑” the model captioned the photo of the model-esque pair uploaded to her Instagram page on Feb. 24.

The ageless beauty of the two women is undeniable, and perhaps that’s what led several of Bailey’s followers to compare Diane to Beyoncé’s famous mama Tina Knowles-Lawson.

“She reminds me of Tina Knowles.”

“Totally thought this was Tina Knowles lol.”

“Her and Ms Tina Knowles can go for sisters beautiful picture ladies Porsha mom looks good for her age.”

“I was sure this was Tina until I read the message🙄”

This is not the first time Diane’s looks have caused a commotion among fans of “RHOA.”

On Jan. 22, Porsha wished her mom a happy 61st birthday, and fans were stunned by how great the matriarch looked for being alive for more than six decades.

“Honey your mother does not look her age AT ALL 😍 black don’t crack child. Happy birthday momma Diane you look amazing my love.”

“@porsha4real Birthday to you mother she looks amazing 61, wow. Love this picture.”

“That mom is beautiful at her age, bless birthday 🎂”

And Bailey has had similar acclaim for her looks, too. The star, who celebrated her 52nd birthday on Feb. 19, had fans amazed in September when she shared some shots stemming from her Major Model Management signing.

Bailey’s followers couldn’t believe the star had actually aged and raved about how stunning she looked in the photos.

But Bailey is no stranger to being confused for another beauty, either. She’s been mixed up with fellow “RHOA” peach holder Shamari DeVoefriend of the show Marlo Hampton, and even her own daughter, 19-year-old Noelle Robinson.

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