NeNe Leakes Shows Off Major Weight Loss In Itsy Bitsy Bikini
May 11 2016, Published 10:03 p.m. ET
NeNe Leakes stunned in an itsy bitsy peacock bikini this week — get a firsthand look at her epic weight loss.
Looking good, NeNe! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star put her bikini body on full display in South Carolina this week, ahead of her stand-up comedy tour, So Nasty So Rude .
NeNe Leakes of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ seen poolside in Miami
But NeNe hasn't always been so slim.
NeNe Leakes leaves ‘Dancing With the Stars’ rehearsal studio
Even when she was competing on Dancing With The Stars, the 48-year-old was significantly heavier.
NeNe Leakes entertains on the carpet at The New Normal for PaleyFest held at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles, California
Meanwhile, the reality star has been high in demand in recent months when it comes to public appearances.
Nene Leakes chats on her phone while out in Beverly Hills
After starring on Broadway and appearing on DWTS, RadarOnline.com exclusively learned that she was offered $2.5 million to return the next season of RHOA.
EXCLUSIVE: NeNe Leakes shows off her belly as she attaches a microphone in L.A
"NeNe is always a ratings plus for the show," an insider explained. "And the producers want to make sure the show stays strong. The reason it stays strong is NeNe, so they're throwing money at her."
NeNe Leakes arrives at Kim Kardashian’s baby shower in Beverly Hills
Of course, the savvy businesswoman, who was a stripper over 20 years ago, knows how to play the hard-to-get game.
Stars strut the red carpet at the NBC Universal Summer 2016 Press Day
"NeNe always holds out for as much money as she can get," the source told RadarOnline.com.
EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes is seen at Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Perhaps she's shedding the pounds for a big comeback. But no matter what, NeNe will always be fabulous!