7. NeNe Leakes – From Real Housewives to Cirque du Soleil: Zumanity
NeNe Leakes was first introduced to audiences as a cast member in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but she quickly became the lead personality and was able to transition into mainstream popularity. Oftentimes, housewives tend to be pigeonholed in their reality TV role, and don’t usually make an appearance in mainstream shows.
Yet, NeNe landed a role on the hit television series, Glee, became a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, and even made it to Broadway in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. However, not all of her career choices have been as critically acclaimed. Whether it was an effort to broaden her range as an actress or just a way to earn an extra paycheck, NeNe took a job with the show, Cirque du Soleil: Zumanity.
NeNe played the role of Mistress of Seduction/Sensuality, and part of her performance was even highlighted on an episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Yet, this particular show was unlike anything Cirque du Soleil is known for. Rather than flying acrobats and illuminative set décor, NeNe was center stage asking the audience to release their best moans of ecstasy while performers simulated sexual positions.
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