Kenya Moore from The Real Housewives of Atlanta - background and career dive
Apr 2, 2023
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Reality TV star Kenya Moore, known for appearing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, discusses her background in Psychology, being crowned Miss USA, and her career moves. The episode covers her magazine cover that jumpstarted her career, her journey on the show, and highlights of her personal and professional life.
Kenya Moore majored in Psychology and had a successful career in modeling and beauty pageants before joining The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Kenya Moore faced personal challenges and overcame them to establish her own production company, philanthropic foundation, and successful haircare brand.
Deep dives
Kenya Moore's Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kenya Moore, born in Michigan in 1971, had a challenging childhood, as her mother abandoned her when she was only three days old. She was raised by her grandmother and aunt, who played a significant role in her upbringing. Kenya's educational journey led her to graduate from Cass Technical High School in 1989, and she pursued a degree in psychology and communications at Wayne State University. At a young age of 14, Kenya started her modeling career and gained recognition as the cover girl for Ebony Man magazine in 1992. She further ventured into pageantry, winning the titles of Miss Michigan in 1992 and Miss USA in 1993, becoming only the second black woman to achieve this feat in history.
Kenya Moore's Television and Movie Career
With her beauty queen status, Kenya made her way into the television and movie industry in 1998. She appeared in music videos alongside Jay Z and Jermaine Dupri and gained small roles in various TV shows and movies such as Parenthood, Deliver Us From Eva, and the iconic Waiting to Exhale. In addition to her on-screen appearances, Kenya also wrote and released her first book, 'Game, Get Some!', in 2007. She later established her own production company, More Vision Media, in 2010, and starred in her debut film, 'The Confidant'. Kenya's career continued to flourish as she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2012, and her memorable moments on the show further solidified her fame.
Kenya Moore's Personal Life and Recent Endeavors
Kenya's personal life was not without its ups and downs. She faced a tumultuous relationship with Matt Jordan, which eventually led to their breakup in 2016. Kenya's passion for education led her to establish the Kenya Moore Foundation, which supports underprivileged girls from her high school alma mater, Cass Technical High School. Alongside her career and philanthropy, Kenya continued to make media appearances, including Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars. She also ventured into entrepreneurship with Kenya Moore Haircare, which received positive reviews and widespread retail availability. Despite the trials, Kenya persevered, and she is set to return for Season 15 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where fans eagerly anticipate her next chapter.
Background and career moves of Kenya Moore from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Did you know that Kenya majored in Psychology? Or that Kenya appeared on the cover of Ebony Man magazine in 1992 and that is what catapulted her career? Or that Kenya was the second black woman to ever be crowned Miss USA? Listen to todays episode for all that and a whole lot more.
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