Linnethia Monique Johnson, better known as NeNe Leakes, is an American reality television personality, actress, author, producer, and fashion designer. She is recognized for featuring in the reality TV series ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ as well as for playing the recurring role of Roz Washington in Fox’s sitcom ‘Glee’. She has also appeared as a series regular in NBC’s ‘The New Normal’. The multitalented actress has also acted on the stage. In addition to her acting projects, she owns a clothing line and sells her products on the Home Shopping Network. She was interested in a career in the show business from an early age. She attended Clarke Central High School and later went to Morris Brown College before venturing into an acting career. She has also worked as an exotic dancer in the past. After enjoying considerable success as an actress and reality TV star, she set her ambitions higher and founded NeNe Leakes Entertainment, a TV production company.