‘Keyword: Happy’: Fans Are Loving Nene Leakes’ Post-‘RHOA’ Glow

While plenty of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” fans continue to hope Nene Leakes reconsiders and returns to the franchise, Leakes looks like she’s continuing to happily move forward with her life.

In an image posted to the 52-year-old reality TV star’s Instagram account on Oct. 17, she’s all smiles while wearing a white T-shirt, ripped jeans, simple stud earrings, and straight blond hair. Wishing her followers a “Happy Saturday” in her caption, Leakes glows in the photo and appears truly content.

Nene Leakes beams for the camera in casual T-shirt and jeans. @neneleakes/Instagram

One thing for certain is Nene has certainly remained booked and busy in spite of her new peachless status. The smiley photo comes on the heels of the recent reveal of her latest business venture, The Linneatha Lounge, as well as photos of herself back on set that she posted to her Instagram Stories, although she didn’t reveal the nature of the project.

It was announced in June that she landed a co-hosting gig on E! Network’s “Glamsquad Showdown,” a comedic beauty competition, opposite “Fashion Police”s Brad Goreski. The series, whose premiere date is currently unknown, will celebrate the best celebrity “glam squads” in the business.

According to a press release, “each week two celebrity friends or co-stars’ elite teams of hairstylists, makeup artists, and wardrobe consultants take center stage to compete and showcase their amazing skills in front of an energetic and interactive live-studio audience. The two glam squads pull makeover subjects out of the audience as they go head-to-head in two raucous makeover challenges in hopes of earning ultimate beauty bragging rights and prize money for charity.”

Fans agreed that peace of mind looks good on Leakes.

“Another flawless slay 💕💕💕.”

“Class and taste; style and grace 😍.”

“Keyword: Happy. And you look it!❤️.”

“Love to see u smile ❤️.”

“Still my favorite housewife. Bigger things are in store for you Nene!❤️❤️❤️.”

Moving on from that Wendy Williams and Andy Cohen drama seems to be working in Nene’s favor.

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