The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is known for its unbelievably hilarious moments and great quotes, but there is another aspect of the show that fans look forward to almost as much as a new season. It's the taglines, those quick cast introductions that set up each season and invite the audience to witness what has changed with the preexisting cast and who is new to the show.
Throughout the years, the RHOA taglines have ranged from overwhelming confidence to pure comedy. Of all the taglines, these season introductions have been the most memorable.
"Beauty Fades, Class Is Forever." (Cynthia, S5)
Many of Cynthia's taglines are about her ideas of beauty and self-confidence. Her season 5 tagline is her most timeless and arguably her best season introduction to date. Amidst a wide range of personalities and interests in every season of the show, Cynthia has always set herself apart as one honed into the beauty, fashion, and modeling world.
By this tagline, Cynthia reinforced her presence on the show and made it clear that she didn’t rely solely on outward appearance both on the show and in her personal life.
"Don’t Come For Me Unless I Twirl For You." (Kenya, S8)
Like many of the other cast members who have been on the show for a while, Kenya has a lot of quotable material. In her season 8 introduction, she decided to make one of the things that she’s known for into a tagline.
Regardless of the depth of her storyline, Kenya was known to give a dramatic twirl at the most opportune (and sometimes inopportune) moments, especially early on in the show. Whether it was in the middle of an argument, or even at a public event, it wasn’t out of the ordinary for her to mention or to act upon a thoroughly impactful twirl.
"Don’t Mess With The Boss 'Cause You Might Get Fired." (Kandi, S10)
This tagline is one of the most direct season introductions in the history of the show. In the previous season, there were many conflicts and accusations that ultimately led to one of the most explosive reunions and also one cast member’s exit from the franchise. Whether or not the accusations were the sole reason for termination is unclear, but it appears that way from the audience’s point of view.
Kandi’s season 10 tagline still followed the usual pattern of mentioning her business-related aptitude in some shape or form, and it also directly solidified her place on the show even further.
"Why Be So Nasty & So Rude When I Can Be So Fierce & So Successful?" (NeNe, S7)
Nene had several taglines while on the show, and their quotability seemed endless. Not only were her season introductions quite memorable, but her comebacks during the actual episodes were also iconic. This tagline is a perfect example, as it was originally said in an argument with Kenya during the season 6 reunion.
The season 6 reunion was full of golden one-liners like this one, and it managed to make its way into the next season as a tagline. Nene’s taglines often spoke of her success, and this was another to add to the legendary bunch.
"Don’t Check For Me Unless You Got A Check For Me." (Kandi, S12)
Kandi’s taglines often spoke of her hard-earned success and the strong bond between her family and her close-knit circle of friends. This clever season 12 introduction seemed to accurately embody Kandi’s business outlook, and also made known her attitude towards any problems in her personal life.
Kandi’s time on the show has proven that she is serious about her career and this tagline is a more bold approach in echoing that fact. There were other taglines that were quite memorable, but none of them seemed to get the point across in the same way. This is Kandi’s most impactful tagline that closely matches her personality on the show.
"This Phoenix Has Risen & I’m Sayin', “Bye Ashes!” (Porsha, S12)
From Porsha’s memorable entrance on season 5, her taglines have heavily relied on her lively character. Her season 12 introduction is no different, but it also demonstrates her journey on the show. She had several ups and downs throughout the seasons, most of which were exacerbated by confrontations with other cast members.
After her divorce, new relationship, and the birth of her daughter, Porsha finally seemed to be able to focus fully on her future instead of her past. This tagline represents Porsha’s personal life growth and character development.
"I Won Miss USA, Not Miss Congeniality." (Kenya, S5)
Kenya’s first tagline in season 5 was her best work. It had character, it included a well-known reference from Miss Congeniality starring Sandra Bullock, and it really captured her personality.
In season 5, Kenya was just beginning her long-term stay on RHOA and thus, it was important for her to introduce herself in a way that was fit for the show and its preexisting cast. This tagline was quite thorough in doing so, as it could be utilized as an explanation for many things. “How could you say that?” “Why did you do that?” In any case, her best tagline was the answer.
"People Call Me A Gold Digger, But They Just Want What I Have. "(Kim, S3 & 4)
Although Kim was also an original cast member on season 1, it wasn’t until season 3 when her tagline truly reflected her personality on the show. It also made it apparent that she was aware of how people viewed her, and reinforced that she wasn’t bothered by it enough to change her ways.
Her initial tagline in season 1 didn’t reveal much about her, and her final tagline on the show was quite wholesome. Her best tagline initially shown in season 3 lasted for 2 seasons but is her best tagline during her time on the show.
"Only God Can Judge Me & He Seems Quite Impressed." (Phaedra, S8)
Phaedra had quite a few taglines during her time on the show, but her season 8 tagline was the most memorable. All of her season introductions were full of self-assurance and southern belle charm.
Her season 8 tagline seemed a bit more pointed than her previous ones, as she had several confrontations on the show. It was an apt reflection of what she presented on RHOA, as she often spoke of her faith and her family, and it simultaneously served as a dismissal to anyone who gave her trouble.
"I Don’t Keep Up With The Joneses, I Am The Joneses." (NeNe, S1 & 2)
Nene was an original cast member since season 1 when the show was just starting out, so her season 1 tagline needed to set the right tone to introduce her to the audience.
This tagline set Nene up for quotable greatness from the start. She managed to maintain the very essence of this tagline all the way to her last time on the show, which was in season 12. If for some reason Nene had to keep the same tagline from season 1 all the way until her final appearance on the show, nothing would seem amiss.