‘U Bad Babe’: Phaedra Parks Serves Major Looks in Cuban ‘Show Stopper’ Pic

Phaedra Parks’ trip to Havana, Cuba, is all about her two boys and experiencing the culture, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t made some time to strike a pose on her own.

The former star of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” did just that Friday when she stood with her hands on her hips, her hat-covered head tilted forward slightly and her eyes looking directly into the camera. The city and waters of Havana served as the background behind Parks as she stuck out a muscled leg from the split of her multi-print dress.

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Phaedra Parks in Havana. (Photo: @phaedraparks/Instagram)

“Se acabo lo que se daba 💃🏽 #Cuba #Havana #Habana,” the ex-reality TV star captioned the pic. It roughly translates to “what was given is over.” It’s also the name of a song by Puerto Rican singer Manny Manuel.

Instantly, fans began focusing less on the caption, however, and more on Ayden and Dylan Nida’s mom’s physique.

“Damn u bad babe”

“You better show that leg 😘❤️”

“Never knew Cuba looked soooooooo good….🤗”

“Stunning. Stunting. 😍😍💃💃”

“YASSSSS for the beautiful Chocolate Phaedra all natural. This is how you do girl.”

“Show stopper 🔥🔥😍😍 #Over”

Parks previously said that her trek to Cuba with her sons was all Dylan’s idea. The younger Nida boy had been learning about the Spanish-speaking country in his class.

“My youngest son chose this trip after studying the #cars and #culture-we fell in love with #Cuba when we met the #people❣️🇨🇺 #family #travel #travelwithkids #Habana #Havana #Cuba,” Parks captioned a photo of her with the two boys she shares with ex Apollo Nida.

While Parks and her sons have fallen in love with Cuba, recent reports about her ongoing romance with “The Haves and Have Nots” actor Medina Islam may indicate she’s been hit by Cupid with him. The pair were initially photographed getting lunch in Santa Monica, California, over the summer, and by September Parks made their relationship Instagram official.

But for Parks, it’s about more than just showing love on social media. Apparently, the “RHOA” alum is looking to return to reality TV with Islam and join the upcoming season of We TV’s “Marriage Boot Camp.” Allegedly, the pair will appear on the show to sort through how to move forward in their union. Parks is reportedly considering leaving Atlanta to move to California, where Islam is based, to be closer to her man who is a decade her junior.

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