Porsha Williams has made quite the name for herself since joining the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta in season 5. Since joining the show, Porsha has had many business ventures, plus she welcomed a daughter in 2019.
According to Nicki Swift, Porsha has been under some financial trouble over the past couple of years. It was reported that the reality star owed the Internal Revenue Service over $240,000 in unpaid taxes from 2009 to 2017, plus she was given a federal tax lien notice in January 2019. According to Porsha, she was completely unaware of the money she had owned, but now everything has been settled and she has paid out all her debts. Sadly, this is not the first time Porsha's finances has attracted attention from the media. During her first season on RHOA she was married to NFL player, Kordell Stewart, but the marriage ended quickly and so did her financials.
After the couple spilt in 2013 after only 2 years of marriage, Porsha's net worth dropped significantly. Her ex-husband shared his fortune with Porsha when they were married, which was about $16 million. He made his money as a professional football player, plying on teams such as Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chicago Bears, and the Baltimore Ravens. Once the couple divorced, Porsha's net worth decreased significantly to approximately $200,000. Porsha walked away from her marriage with nothing and was basically broke by the end. She did not want alimony in the settlement, she didn't get to keep any real estate, NFL retirement money, or any other cash assets. Not that it mattered to Porsha, as she did not want anything from Kordell in the divorce. Most of her unpaid taxes occurred during the years after her divorce, including a bill for over $190,000 for the 2017 tax year. Thankfully, Porsha no longer has to worry about her financial situation as her net worth has increased drastically in the last few years.
Now, Porsha has a net worth of an estimated $5 million. Porsha has appeared on many TV shows such as her stint on The New Celebrity Apprentice, plus her regular roles on Dish Nation and RHOA. Her role on RHOA brings in most of her income at a whopping $1.25 million a season. Porsha received a raise in 2018 after the birth of her daughter and the departure of Kenya Moore. She was previously earning $80,000 a season. These aren't Porsha's only streams of income though. The mother of one also has released hair products, hair extensions, plus she just released a collaboration with online shoe brand JustFab. Porsha even spoke at a conference in 2019, where she discussed how she leverages her celebrity status to get her brand deals and continue her successful entrepreneurship.
Porsha has become such a success since her divorce from her ex. She has created some many great products for her fans and has been become a staple in the RHOA franchise. It is no wonder Porsha has increased her net worth by a significant amount.
Sources: Nicki Swift