Who is Nene Leakes’ boyfriend? Real Housewives of Atlanta star spotted kissing new man in Memphis Grizzlies game

NeNe Leakes was recently spotted with her new boyfriend. The television personality drew attention Wednesday night at FedExForum when cameras caught her sharing a kiss with Memphis attorney Arthur Horne III during the Memphis Grizzlies’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors.

The pair arrived together, sat courtside, and appeared close throughout the game. Witnesses described them as “hugged up” and “really touchy-feely,” making their relationship status clear to fans in attendance (per TMZ).The moment quickly spread online after video footage surfaced showing Horne leaning in to kiss the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star as they walked out of the arena together. While the Warriors secured a 133-112 win on the court, it was Leakes’ public appearance that fueled headlines.

Who is Nene Leakes’ boyfriend, whom she kissed at the Grizzlies game?

Arthur Horne III is a Memphis-based attorney who runs his own law firm. He practices criminal defense and personal injury law and is known locally for his legal work. According to reports, the couple spent much of the night seated close together, talking and sharing affectionate moments. TMZ later shared a clip of the two on social media, further amplifying public interest.

Leakes has remained a recognizable figure in entertainment since her long run on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Her personal life often draws public curiosity, and this latest appearance added a new chapter.

What happened to Nene Leakes’ husband?

Leakes was married to Gregg Leakes, a businessman who appeared alongside her on reality television for years. The couple first married in 1997, divorced in 2011, and remarried in 2013. Their relationship, including its challenges and reconciliation, played out in front of viewers.Gregg Leakes died in September 2021 at age 66 following a battle with colon cancer.

In a public statement at the time, their publicist Ernest Dukes said, “Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife NeNe Leakes.”Following his passing, Leakes later dated fashion entrepreneur Nyonisela Sioh. That relationship eventually ended in 2023. Her recent appearance in Memphis marks the first time in months that her love life has returned to the public spotlight.