Porsha Williams, star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” has been at the center of several relationship controversies that have kept fans talking. One of the most notable incidents involved her marriage to Simon Guobadia, whom she was accused of “stealing” from her co-star Falynn Guobadia. But Simon wasn’t the first rich African man that Porsha was accused of stealing.
The Falynn Guobadia Saga
The drama began when Porsha and Simon announced their engagement in May 2021, just a month after Simon and Falynn publicly declared their separation. This announcement was particularly controversial because Falynn had introduced Porsha to the show and had invited her into her home, portraying a friendly relationship on screen. Fans quickly criticized Porsha for what appeared to be a betrayal of her co-star (Peoplemag) (The List).
Porsha defended herself by stating that she and Falynn were never close friends and that Simon’s divorce proceedings had started long before she and Simon got together. Despite her explanations, the public perception was hard to navigate, given that Porsha had been socializing with Falynn and Simon, adding to the optics of betrayal (Peoplemag). The backlash was fierce, with many accusing Porsha of overstepping boundaries and disrespecting Falynn.
The Tamala Jones Incident
A few years earlier, in 2014, Porsha was involved in another relationship controversy with actress Tamala Jones. Tamala publicly called out Porsha on social media, accusing her of dating her ex-boyfriend, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of Equatorial Guinea’s dictator. Tamala’s accusations were direct and fiery, leading to a public spat between the two. Porsha denied the allegations, claiming she had no knowledge of Teodoro’s relationship with Tamala (Showbiz Cheat Sheet) (Urban Belle Magazine).
This incident resurfaced in the public eye, reminding fans of the previous controversies surrounding Porsha’s love life. Tamala criticized Porsha for her alleged dishonesty and disrespect. This added to the narrative of Porsha pursuing relationships despite the potential for drama and hurt feelings.
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