NeNe Leakes Spotted with New Memphis Attorney Boyfriend

The former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star was seen courtside with Arthur Horne III at a basketball game.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes has gone public with a new relationship, appearing courtside with Memphis attorney Arthur Horne III at a recent Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies game. Witnesses reported the pair were "hugged up" and "really touchy-feely" during the game, with Horne even kissing Leakes on the lips while posing for photos.

Why it matters

This marks Leakes' first public relationship since her romance with Nyonisela Sioh ended in 2024, nearly five years after the death of her husband Gregg Leakes. Leakes has said Gregg encouraged her to find love again after his passing.

The details

Horne owns a law firm in Memphis that focuses on civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and other areas. He has appeared on TV shows like "Nancy Grace" and "Snapped." The timeline of when Leakes and Horne began dating is unclear.

  • Leakes' late husband Gregg Leakes died from colon cancer in September 2021 at age 66.
  • Leakes and Nyonisela Sioh dated from December 2021 until their separation in 2023.

The players

NeNe Leakes

A former star of the reality TV show "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" who is now returning to Bravo for a new series.

Arthur Horne III

A Memphis-based attorney whose law practice focuses on civil litigation, personal injury, and other areas. He has appeared on TV shows like "Nancy Grace" and "Snapped."

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What they’re saying

“I'm happy, overjoyed, to say that I will be returning to Bravo. I almost can't even believe the words that are coming out of my mouth. I'm so happy. I'm just so happy.”

— NeNe Leakes (cleveland.com)

“I am so excited for NeNe's return to the network and if it means we get to follow her dating life again, bring it on.”

— Alex Darus, entertainment writer (cleveland.com)

What’s next

The timeline of when Leakes and Horne began dating remains unclear, so further details about the start of their relationship may emerge in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

NeNe Leakes' new public relationship with Memphis attorney Arthur Horne III comes nearly five years after the death of her husband Gregg, marking an important milestone in her personal life as she also prepares to return to reality TV with Bravo.