‘Real After Birth Belly’: Porsha Williams Embraces Body Ahead of Returning to Work on ‘Dish Nation’

Porsha Williams is back from maternity leave after welcoming daughter Pilar Jhena’ in March. Ahead of her return, however, she firmly embraced her post-baby body.

The star of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” posted a photo holding Pilar when she was 2 months old. Williams poses in a skimpy swimsuit and coverup by Matte Collection.

“P E A C E🌊” she captioned the post.

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Pilar Jhena’ held by mom Porsha Williams. (Photo: @porsha4real/Instagram)

Fans eagerly praised the star for being unafraid to show off her post-baby body rather than uploading a pic showing off the snapback for which many celebrity women are cheered on.

“Real after birth belly.”

“This is absolutely Beautiful. I love you sis! @porsha4real This is a true definition of after baby body untouched. You are perfect and I love it and of course my baby @pilarjhena.”

“Seriously! A real life body after birth!”

“I love the fact that @porsha4real is allow her BODY to heal NATURALLY.. True beauty..”

Williams embraced the praise by replying with an arm flexing emoji.

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Williams graced “Dish Nation” with her presence on Monday, June 24 and filled in viewers on her life with baby PJ and acknowledging that she’s “been through some things” and that she’s embracing turning 38.

Of course, the “things” are likey including her split from fiancé Dennis McKinley ahead of her June 22 birthday.

The star has continued to be seen without her engagement ring — in the photo with PJ and on “Dish Nation” Monday — after it was confirmed to E! News last week that she and McKinley have called it quits. Williams is said to have ended things after rumors that The Original Hot Dog Factory owner was unfaithful. She also notably celebrated her birthday without McKinley, who wished her well on his Instagram page.

“Happy 38! ❤️🙏🏾 tbt 6/22/2018” he wrote accompanied by a throwback photo from last year where they celebrated together.

Meanwhile, Williams is basking in life as a mother to baby PJ.

“Being a mom is amazing,” she says on “Dish Nation.” “It’s the biggest blessing ever. I pray for little Pilar and her spirit is just so sweet and peaceful. She’s just a little diva.”

Williams’ co-workers welcomed her back with open arms and so did the viewers.

“Porsha what took you so Goddamn long.😁🔥🔥”

“Happy @porsha4real is back, sorry I stop watching when she was out but now am back on line😘😘”

“Welcome back we missed you. But will now miss Eva.”

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