EXCLUSIVE: Kenya Moore Interview with Carlos King

[@mattasticification]

Her relationship with her mother is what caused her to say she never wanted a daughter, EVER. Fast forward and now she has received her biggest blessing in Brooklyn - she has an opportunity to mother her daughter the way she would have wanted. It’s truly beautiful.

[@agirlnamedkris6374]

And the beautiful thing is she does. There’s a BIG difference between Kenya and Kandi. I love Kandi but I see how she can leave her kids at home in comparison to Kenya bringing Brooklyn to most of their excursions and we rarely see her on camera. Kenya will book a separate room for herself, Brooklyn, and a nanny and will be on the phone with her baby throughout RHOA events. She doesn’t let her daughter out of her sight. I just love to see that

[@SpeechKindi]

She has a beautiful relationship with her daughter!

[@candycedavis-hill5710]

That doesn't necessarily make her a better mother than Kandi. She does give her daughter what she didn't have which is love, attention and acknowledgement. Different mother paths and patterns. Don't compare motherhood.

[@destinykhan3745]

BS.

[@Dan-hh1kp]

Reminds me of ”it ends with me”, that book about breaking generational trauma or whatever, love to see it!

[@TheShaniVerse]

When Kenya said she is a good wife and will be a great wife in her next marriage. I felt that. I wish the best for her! 💐💕

[@violetefejuku2558]

🙏🥰

[@lydiaandrews2441]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TracesofTwaunsLife]

I do too 🙏🏾

[@dstreet43]

Me too

[@ruththecatlady]

Me too. She’s the housewife I really root for - I want her to thrive in all parts of her life.

[@AzucarMala]

Hearing about Kenya's mother is sheer proof that sometimes Mothers are a daughters first bully in life. I'm so glad Kenya has risen from all the hurt and disappointment of her past. She deserves all the success in life.

[@c.w.1925]

Her daughter broke the curse. Her little girl adores Kenya 😊

[@dijasillah]

you can tell kenya is very kind and more human than most of the housewives. she just plays her part on reality tv to make a good show and people forget that.

[@Tonetare]

She plays it a little too hard sometimes. Her antics in season 5 were very obnoxious, flirting with Phaedra’s husband, picking fights and mocking Porsha and Cynthia before they even knew who she was. Putting her butt up against Peter. Arrogance in only season one while begging after any man that had a pulse, like Walter. Ugh! Then she wonders why everyone was against her at the season 5 reunion and thinks of her as a villain.

[@canadey97]

@@Tonetarewasn’t that literally a decade ago? 🫤

[@designsbyantonia9314]

@@Tonetarealso the way that she treated Kim Fields and her husband was ridiculous. Kim didn’t do anything to her! She was just plain ole mean and evil to her for no reason. She never made things right with her and the rumor about her husband. Seems she forgot that part.

[@roberth5708]

​@@designsbyantonia9314there's a connection going back to Living Single and the things that happen on that set!! Oh you don't know about that and that's the problem.. everyone else knows!!

[@Avuyile_7140]

​@@roberth5708 no gives a damn Skinya was evil😒🚮🚮🚮

[@nathc540]

To not accept your daughter is one thing, but to do what This lady did to Kenya is Despicable.

[@Beyondme7700]

Her mother might've had post partum or a mental break...

[@sarika811]

Yes that's the problem for me. Just unnecessary cruel.

[@juscelinefernandes3674]

@@Beyondme7700 for me something else happened, how is she looking at her mother and saying “ I don’t have a child, i never had a child” especially when she had that baby at so young age. I’m thinking she wanted to abort and her mother didn’t allow it , idk 🤷🏾‍♀️ but something happened

[@AllThingsKosha]

@@juscelinefernandes3674that could be true which could result in a mental break. Everyone is different and as child who saw mental illness change my mother drastically, I understand that most people really have no clue on how something won’t affect one person and traumatize the next.

[@monicarichardson2086]

At least Kenya's mom didn't switch up and suddenly fell in love with her when she became famous! Normally, ppl have a change of heart when fame and money enter the picture

[@SunnyGhandle]

I cannot deny…watching this interview changed the WHOLE perspective of Kenya I had. Kenya really won me over in this interview. Thank you Carlos for arranging these sit down! Interviews

[@destinykhan3745]

Kenya is a a actress.

[@mysterithaboss6803]

​@@destinykhan3745so what is that supposed to mean?😊

[@deejay-qy3ww]

@SunnyGhandle I agree with you 100%. Thank you, Carlos King.❤

[@MrsDanon]

Thank you for seeing that side the rest of us have always seen.

[@Bih1stOfAll]

​@@destinykhan3745You're miserable asf

[@gettheedgenow7079]

I paused this interview to switch over to watch the night that Kenya won Miss USA. All these decades later, and she is just as beautiful, graceful, gracious, grateful, intelligent and articulate. However, today she has graduated from a Queen to an Empress. Love, love, love this interview.

[@trishkenzysm1432]

Yessss.

[@mayas8686]

Oh, what a kind, thoughtful, and beautiful comment. I wish she could see it. I enjoyed the interview as well.🩷

[@NevaUndaPressure]

Everyone in the United States of America have to admit Kenya Moore made history when she showed-up and showed-out winning Miss USA 👑 She is literally a part of civil rights history.

[@lct8954]

She was the first Black Woman I was old enough to remember watching on TV win a paegent. She will always be my fav!

[@KraXoom]

She is one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen in my entire life. The bone structure, the eyes, the skin tone. She is just drop dead stunning!

[@princessme2023]

My only problem is the nose job I wish she kept her old nose so we can see gods creation

[@KraXoom]

@@princessme2023 gods not real, but she is.

[@librasoul1705]

🎯👌🏾💯

[@JoyceFons]

Nene, Porsha and Kenya are and were the true stars of real housewives point blank period… This was a great interview and I’m glad Kenya got to share her story.

[@stacemo]

And they need to be back For season 16 sweet 16! OR Carlos gotta come up with some’

[@CJ-dg3bm]

Kandi too. Kandi just isn't a shit starter. Those four are the show. The either obesity can come and go🙂.

[@Shaun.T32]

Agreed. We need NeNe and Porsha back.

[@kingjai8609]

Kandi was definitely up there too

[@juliedavis7445]

I would take Porsha out that equation

[@erin5974]

The way she still tears up talking about things in her past regarding her mother is heartbreaking. Thats a pain no matter how old you get, you still remember and it hurts just like the first time

[@loveyu2778]

You never get over something like that..Your parents are supose to be your 1st loves..

[@teresamarie7460]

There is no sense in romanticizing parenthood when the reality is billions of people are parents. AND most of them have been doing a BAD job for centuries. AND mediocre, deadbeat, and diabolical parents don't care because they receive the same pat on the back as the good parents.

[@lesliejordan8929]

How could you not 🤯

[@xiamariansupreme72]

@@lesliejordan8929 Especially if your mom looks you dead in the eyes and says she never had you and that she'll dog you out every chance she gets. That would stick with me for life. Who TF says such a vulgar thing to a child, let alone, their own damn child?!

[@RONISU78]

You would think it would cause her to be more empathetic and kind

[@TZee395]

Kenya's childhood is really the epitome of " set up to fail" But she was like " no way I'm fighting and I'm fighting hard" Her success and relationship with Brooklyn will always make me #TeamKenya🎉 Carlos you are a natural at interviews!

[@amanid4970]

Kenya Summer Moore is beautiful inside out! She very intelligent, witty, funny and the shade Queen! Kenya definitely took RHOA to the next level. Their ratings doubled after Kenya and Porsha got on the show. The show ratings also declined 2 seasons before Nene left the show. It was going downhill regardless if Nene was still on or not. Everything in life has its phase. Rhoa is going through a phase and Bravo needs to clean house and just Keep Kandi and Kenya and bring in 4 Brand new women with personalities who can keep up with both Kandi and Kenya!!!

[@estherferdinand4166]

Kenya is one strong woman I can see how she was able to take on the entire cast she’s been trough a lot

[@TheBest-zi2fp]

I really do admire her for that. Especially at the reunions the whole cast could be jumping on her but she'd still hold her own and let em know what time it was. OK TWIRL!

[@Poeticfloetic]

*Through. A "trough" is what animals drink out of.

[@LMAOINMEMPHIS]

​@@Poeticfloetic😆

[@LMAOINMEMPHIS]

Now you see how she can start mess with everyone

[@shiningstarrstar5156]

@@LMAOINMEMPHIS How can you not comprehend she didn't start mess with anyone after watching this interview??? She literally told her triggers, don't come for the intelligent intellectual Queen unless she sends 4 you.

[@Star-Mac10]

I've been a member of Team Twirl from day one. Beyond Kenya's protective barrier, she is a compassionate and soft woman. When she said, "Nobody fought for me," my eyes flooded with tears. It's only by the grace of the Lord God that she was able to turn her pain into resilience. 💜💜💜

[@violetefejuku2558]

🥲🙏😊

[@themissingpiece9145]

Team Twirl

[@denisecloud8676]

Every story has 3 sides: Kenya's, the mother, what really happened. I was in kenya's boat, and felt same way. But 30 years past and I finally learned the truth. It hurt worse than the lie. I wish today I would have left sleeping dogs lie. Pain is so great.

[@themissingpiece9145]

@@denisecloud8676 Sorry to hear that 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@empresscarter4785]

Yes Queen 🙏🏾❤🖤🕊💯

[@teddy.bishop]

From the first time I watched Kenya on RHOA I liked her. Since day 1 she understood the assignment because she knew that it was literally an assignment. She somehow managed to always straddle that fine line between being the "villain", but being likable and funny at the same time. When you've got the beauty, brains and emotional intelligence, you can really go places. Far and wide the best housewife to ever appear on any of the franchises.

[@kat64470]

Exactly! I discerned she was helping the show, and it wasn't who she was really.

[@nicoled985]

Same, I love me some Kenya 😂

[@Gmez759]

When she went to Cynthia’s model audition as a judge and tried to get her security guard to kick out Cynthia’s colleague I fell in love 😂😂

[@cjones8213]

This is totally false! Kenya Moore is a failure compared to others who were given the oppotunities she was given. (i.e. Vanessa Willliams) Kenya joined the housewife franchise as a last resort.

[@briwill4728]

Well said, I feel the same way about Kenya also.

[@jhoodsd]

I’m crying. Her vulnerability. Her humility and beauty. WOW. You can tell she’s Carlos’ favorite!

[@BrianniSWalker]

FACTS

[@bertinay8329]

NOT YOU BETTER WATCH CARLOS INTERVIEW WITH ANOTHER RATCHET BULLY...LOOK @ THAT BULY ONE WHO COINED THE PHRASE: KEEP YOUR LEGS CLOSED TO MARRIED MEN...#DOUBLESTANDARD BULLY THAT NENE,, HOMEWRECKER

[@newgardner]

Detroit roots!

[@anittanxusa]

As someone who has misunderstood Kenya for years… I‘m sorry and I strongly believe that she deserved/deserves so much more grace.

[@jaytare2072]

🙏thamk you😊

[@alphacentauri6360]

❤

[@DMoses76ix7]

We team twirl accept your apology.... we love you ❤️

[@angelguard4975]

​@@DMoses76ix7🙌🙌🙌

[@DMoses76ix7]

@@angelguard4975 ❤️

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

Wow this interview was EVERYTHING, when she said No One Fought For Me, it broke my heart, she was a kid smh

[@redrebel39]

Into a million pieces. I felt that as well because I have battles with my mother.

[@brenqueen]

Cut to my soul. I know that pain.

[@YazzyMonroe29]

Absolutely. Even as an “adult” when she went to visit her mother, that was a child wanting her mother. So even then, she should’ve been protected and stood up for.

[@keke2296]

This hurt, especially because I was an adopted child and NO ONE ever fought for me either.

[@lpurvis]

Kenya Moore has always been my Disney princess! Hair like Aurora, brains like Belle, and fearlessness of Ariel! I'm glad Carlos King has provided a space for legends of her caliber and significance to celebrity and Black culture to have candid conversations. Looking forward to Pt 2.

[@kisaroper6886]

I love that!

[@GHDiva]

love this!

[@360yah]

Business Oriented like Tiana!

[@ambs0521]

Yassssss ❤

[@LeDoraMerritt-xu4ek]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Always am proud of this #HIGHLY FAVOURED YOUNG BEAUTIFUL LADY WHOM HAVE BEEN THROUGH SO MANY TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS 🎉 TRULY OVERCOMING ALL 💕 WHAT INSPIRATION FOR #WOMEN ACROSS THE. #WORLD

[@somarsomar5125]

I adore this woman so damn much! I just want to hold her and give her a loving embrace. She is a role model to me as I lived through all her milestones in her career. To see her now, a great mother and actress, entrepreneur, reality star-I'm so proud of her.

[@cutedeltalawgirl]

Ran into her (literally), in Atlanta and she is ethereally beautiful in person....just unbelievably so. I was always be a fan. She's sassy, she's shady, and she reads like a literature book, but she's also transparent and vulnerable at times and TO ME...easy to love. Kudos to you Detroit Barbie, I love you much!!

[@albertj7]

I’ve been team Kenya since day 1. She’s super intelligent and that’s why hardly anyone can keep up with her.

[@real_abiola]

#teamtwirls knows.

[@shiningstarrstar5156]

@@real_abiola Yasssss Hunni....Team Twirl is in full effect 🌈

[@CodingWithAmandaChalk]

I met her one time at For Sisters Only and she was the sweetest person ever. Her energy was not of a villain when I met her. She even complimented me. My grandmother raised me and my mom doesn’t like me either. I sympathize with her. I know how she feels. Great interview ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@moodygirlmusic]

Just curious, is your grandmother your mother's mother? Going through the same thing

[@CodingWithAmandaChalk]

@@moodygirlmusic Yes it is. I don’t even know my grandma on my dad side because she lied about who my real father was. I am robbed of that but it’s okay.

[@aquarius478]

​@@CodingWithAmandaChalk@Moodygirlmusic ❤️❤️❤️

[@mayas8686]

​@@moodygirlmusic🙏🩷

[@mayas8686]

​@@CodingWithAmandaChalk🙏🩷

[@Robinisthatgirl]

Nobody ever protected/ defended her (except Brandon who tried); coming from all the way in S5. She's a better person than most of us. We'd be bitter; couldn't walk a mile in her shoes. You deserve all your flowers Ms. Moore 💐 💐💐

[@cjking4511]

I disagree. Cynthia protected Kenya too. The real question is who did she need protection from? I think Kenya needs protection from her goofy thoughts. Whenever her brain tells her "I am having fun at someone else's expense" that is when trouble ALWAYS happens so she needs therapy to cancel those goofy thoughts that translate into provoking people to attack her.

[@t.c.5456]

Lies - her father

[@vanessacs538]

@@cjking4511 Cynthia didn't protect her at all it was always the other way around, Cynthia most of time threw her under the bus when certain people were around.

[@Sweetpea2977]

You are not bright at all. Just so common in your thoughts. ​@cjking4511

[@lilliekeisha]

I never thought Kenya was a mean person. I think Kenya knows what she has to give to keep her spot on the show. Because everyone says outside of the show she is a sweetheart and beautiful person

[@ericathomas4155]

I don't know what he meant by that comment

[@kevisallen88]

She is... I saw her in person and she's a one of a kind... so sweet and down to earth... ❤

[@richblondebombshell]

If you’re watching rhoa through another lens then you can definitely see who Kenya has been since day one! Team twirl

[@lafordgirl7549]

Me either. I thought she was a vulnerable lovely woman.

[@c.w.1925]

That’s a fact.

[@terilatour4218]

I'll never "see" her the same way again. I'm embarrassed that I disliked her for what is "seen" but hearing her history makes her so relatable and respected because she SURVIVED the most horrendous abuse a girl can endure. Hang in there Kenya!

[@damnpam4680]

We accept 😂😂😂 been my day one all my kids know my 1st fav is Kenya then Nene

[@emmywolfe-dh6qc]

Agreed. I could use some Brooklyn everyday. 💜

[@terilatour4218]

This really changed my perspective and gained my respect because to survive what she did is unimaginable. @@damnpam4680

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

Sympathy usually wins ppl over……

[@mrsshelton226]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ that's mature of you sis. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Kenya is really a great person.

[@DuckyDuck10000]

The way she gave Nene her flowers 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Kenya is a true class act and hella genuine 🤞🏽✨✨

[@maryrobinson128]

THIS IS ALL OF A SUDDEN HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT SHE'S PREVIOUSLY SAID ABOUT NENE LEAKES LOL 😆😂🤣😅🙃 HUMMMM

[@queensamara5898]

​@@maryrobinson128Thanks again for not buying her bs 😂😂😂

[@jamiekins1961]

​@@maryrobinson128she has returned the same ENERGY nene has given her in the past especially when nene was spitting at her and throwing food at her! Ijs

[@zabssoutherngirl2019]

​@@maryrobinson128Have you heard what Nene said about Kenya, or seen how she treated her on the show??

[@maryrobinson128]

@@zabssoutherngirl2019 YES I HAVE AND YES NENE HAS SAID SOME MEAN AND NASTY THINGS ABOUT KENYA BUT TO ME THERE WAS A LEVEL OF KENYA NASTINESS THAT TURN ME OFF MORE THAT ALL..JUST SAYING

[@Jennifer_Elliott]

Kenya has IT. Gravitas, beauty, intelligence, grace, and quick wit... Love her

[@cassandraanderson7510]

What impressed me the most was, the fact that Kenya and Nene don't care for each other most days, neither one of them hated on or demeaned the other one's impact on RHOA. They gave each other props. I loved it!❤❤❤

[@Anna-jv3kd]

I agree

[@Anna-jv3kd]

They both know the show needs them

[@arguewithyamama8176]

@@Anna-jv3kdright! They are about what’s good for the show

[@ckd0680]

This is why them having a good Keke together was epic!!

[@Diamondchiffon]

I understood that when they both went in on Kim Z during season 10 reunion.

[@gfrazier14]

Kenya Moore is EVERYTHING!! Being a sane person and a great Mother with how she was treated from birth can’t be easy! #TeamTwirl

[@Wooplot]

🥁🥁🥁KENYA MOORE HAIR CARE

[@LekeshaL]

When Kenya still refers to her birth mom as mother and refers to herself as a child, even when she went to her house on the show, it just breaks my heart. A part of her can never heal because of the damage her mom caused 😢

[@CandieP]

The bond between a mother and a child is unbreakable so in those rare instances when it’s irretrievably broken, it’s a shock to the (child) system because it’s like their safe space has been taken from them. Very unfortunate.

[@AshleyPetty-o9p]

I wouldn't say get over cause you'll never going to over momma but I think just my opinion only I think she's perfect as a momma I mean not having an example she lights. Up when she's around Brooklyn I live when I. get a chance to see it it makes me feel like Christmas cause I. Can just feel the love she gets from her little one god bless them both of them

[@jessicat2304]

This. You caught it too . Typically people are stuck at the age of their trauma, so Kenya is sadly a child still and will call herself one in reference to her mom whereas people who haven’t experienced childhood trauma even though they are a child in the mommy child relationship, both parties are aware the child is now an adult

[@marilynjohnson6298]

@@AshleyPetty-o9pI love Kenya and Brooke’s relationship. I wish they would show it more.

[@jillruff1655]

It broke my heart as well😪 But the fact that she was able to push forward & accomplish so much speaks volumes to her true character. Love her for that😍 #TeamTwirl I have a 1st cousin who spent his whole life thinking he was my uncle, & so did the entire family. My grandmother raised him as her own son, bc his bio mom (my Gram's daughter) was a řäpə victim & only 12 when she had him. So it was a huge secret. FOR DECADES! Now I'm in my 30s & he's 53, & we JUST found this out LAST YEAR, in April of 2022, at his mom's (my aunt) funeral. & to make matters worse, his father was an older family memeber too. This has Rocked our whole family's world!!! After the funeral he took his wife, kids, & business & moved 5 states away from us & has never looked back or contacted anyone. I miss them terribly, he was my favorite "uncle," but I don't blame him 1 bit for dipping out. Imagine spending 52 years thinking ur mom was ur big sister, only to accidentally find out the truth, in front of everyone, AFTER she passed?!?! Sorry for the novel. This space felt safe to share. Hopefully one day he can find peace & our family can mend. But I doubt we'll ever see him again, or know all the truths our family's elders took to the grave w them. It's in God's hands now. 😘✌🏾Love & Light to you all

[@KiraJ717]

Kenya needed this interview so people can see her in a different light. I poorly judged her based on the show. But now! She all good in my book. She even gave NeNe credit.

[@vanessacs538]

No she don't people see what the want to see only people who choice to see people without judging them based on not being followers instead having their own minds.

[@thepeanutgallery9710]

No one can convince me to dislike this woman. I love her shade and her energy. I want to see more of her life in RHOA.

[@violetefejuku2558]

🙏🥰

[@destinyxtrava777]

PERIODT I am a long time member of #teamtwirl❤❤

[@therecessionista6271]

Card carrying #team twirl member here

[@marysmith3253]

Chile she would never even speak to you😂😂😂

[@thepeanutgallery9710]

@marysmith3253 That's cool, I wouldn't either 😂😂. I don't like talking to people as is. I can't imagine being a public figure and having people think they are entitled to my space.

[@scorpio54williams96]

When you listen to Kenya's story, you understand why she carries herself the way she does. Her reads are undeniable but they are spot on.

[@crystallucas7]

Kenya's genuine nature is a rare gem in the realm of reality television. Whether it's her infectious laughter, her sincere concerns for her loved ones, or her unwavering loyalty, Kenya consistently demonstrates the kind of authenticity that is hard to come by. She never fails to showcase her true self, reminding us that being genuine is a beautiful gift that we should cherish. #MyFav #DGirl

[@ForeverJoyAkiiki]

I love love me some Kenya m. But Girl please you sound you are describing Oprah

[@traceyjennings1769]

There's nothing genuine about kenya she's strategic fake

[@fatwp6345]

She's so iconic and is the face of the show.

[@victoriaatiya862]

More like a pretty shiny apple on the outside and rotten on the inside.

[@victoriaatiya862]

Its nice to observe the growth overtime

[@tylerreid408]

I absolutely needed to see this. This interview just made me feel even more secure with my feelings that i hate when people say “oh god here goes kenya bout her mama” “get tf over it your 40 something” ect. When youre a woman who grew up with this kind of dynamic with your mother it literally defines such a big part of you. Your core values & life lessons that build you into the woman you’ll be are sculpted forever by this. & when ever i bring up my experience w my mother that was like this its not to “gain sympathy” or “make excuses for my actions” i feel that im explaining this so that you can better understand me which helps the other person understand why i am the way i am. & that’s exactly how i feel about kenya and why i go so hard for her. She is HER 👑

[@andreamitchell485]

Sending you lots of love and compassion and I hope you know that you are worthy of love, support, warmth, affection and compassion. I don’t think I’ve ever felt a genuine love or loyalty from my mom and I’m almost 31 so I completely understand the angst of this unfortunate dynamic. Praying for all of us ♥️

[@BlessedAlways1130]

Everybody needs an excuse for their bad behavior

[@tylerreid408]

@@BlessedAlways1130 you really missed the point huh? Its not excusing the behavior its giving a someone an understanding on the “why” of why thats my/hers/your reaction. Which is actually one of the main parts of healthy communication in arguments. Is understanding both parties perspectives. But it starts escalating when people have petty ass responses like this.

[@marztitus3472]

@@BlessedAlways1130you’re an older woman with a very older face . It seems like you should know better . But age doesn’t equate to maturity

[@len1975]

@@marztitus3472boom 😂😂😂

[@amandaburton1350]

Honestly people with pure hearts can see thru the optics and we see Kenya is a gentle loving spirit. Kenya is an American ICON. #TEAMKENYA#TEAMSMARTPRETTYGIRLS

[@GoldenDuet]

Hearing what Kenya’s mom said to her as a child, reminded me of what my mom said to me……which was….”You ruined my life. I had so many dreams and YOU took it away from me.” It does stay with you and makes you resilient. Props to Kenya! The best revenge is to live your best damn life!

[@macyprimm7201]

Let that go and let God🙏🏾, seriously if your mom is alive and years have passed, tell her how her words hurt you🤗. Please trust that your life is just as valuable as your mother 💞

[@MoneyComethToshelia]

SHE RUINED HER OWN LIFE WHEN SHE OPENED HER LEGS WITHOUT PROTECTION

[@Shaylamae]

You didn't bring yourself into this world.

[@GoldenDuet]

@@Shaylamae No I didn’t. Thank you for saying what is so obvious!

[@21pandas_]

Live your life girl!🥳🥳🥳💞

[@preciouswilliams22]

Kenya having a grandmother & father who instilled in her how WORTHY she was as a child, made it possible for Kenya to break the cycle of abandonment!! Kenya's resilient, smart, determined, & beautiful, & she overcame leaps & bounds to be the SUCCESSFUL woman & PHENOMENAL mother she is today!!

[@FancyFallon]

This interview was everything. Kenya understands the assignment always and gave what needs to be given. I’ve liked her more and more since she’s been on Speak On It.

[@benniebeach1509]

To be Miss USA! What an accomplishment for Black Women and to still trailblaze in beauty and looks. Yessss Queen😍

[@stephenanderson1594]

And Top 6 at Miss Universe with a USA sash on a chocolate stunning young woman from Detroit on the global stage. Kenya is kinda worldwide huh.

[@4mydaughtas]

And brains!!!

[@ericdavis6261]

FACTS!💯

[@chan2009ify]

​@@stephenanderson1594top 6 wow! That's phenomenal 😊

[@stephenanderson1594]

@@chan2009ify I know I occasionally rewatch the pageants she won on KZbin.

[@Indiangoddess03]

Every time Kenya shares her story, I can't stop crying. It's so heartfelt, genuine and real. My heart always goes out to you sis! I experienced very similar events and I just love how you kept it moving and are breaking those generational traumas with your baby. ❤ Wishing you all the best in everything you do!!!

[@violetefejuku2558]

🙏🥰

[@refinedqueen2260]

I will always say, Kenya is one of the prettiest housewives in the franchise. She is so smart and classy even though they tried to turn us against Kenya. She is my fav on the show.

[@AminaPhilosophy]

Yes! Kenya, Porsha, Cynthia are the most beautiful ladies of Housewives. Phaedra has the most beautiful lips. They are all models. Pure beauty.

[@KittyKat6864]

She very pretty, but when she opens her mouth, she has an ugly spirit.

[@msannej10]

Kenya is absolutely beautiful and is my favorite reality stars!

[@kimberlynicole4626]

I agree!!!

[@shamswt]

I think she’s the prettiest across Bravo.

[@MrSmckjr]

Kenya was the reason why I started watching RHOA. She was never a villain to me she was the star of the show. I am happy that Carols was able to show Kenya in a light that I’ve seen since she stepped on the show. I’m happy to see her get her flowers and be recognized as the star of RHOA by Nene. Twirl on Kenya, Bravo doesn’t deserve you.

[@Tonetare]

I disagree. She started out her tenure on the show picking fights with Porsha upon meeting her with no apparent reason, flirting with Phaedra’s husband, hating on Cynthia for no apparent reason and making a fool of herself begging after Mark.

[@mayas8686]

I agree.❤

[@Nat-ou4zl]

Yep she called nene ugliee but still her brushy couldn’t keep a man… I m glad she getting dragged

[@vanessacs538]

@@Tonetare Girl bye get your life, Cynthia was never a good friend to her unlike Kenya was to her, and Marc is the one who lost a good women who is beautiful and smart, Kenya comes out like Gold.

[@vanessacs538]

@@Nat-ou4zl That's why Nene got plastic surgery, getting dragged by a women with no morals and a women with no character shows who she was not Kenya on National tv who goes after people husbands for money.

[@saige80]

I think Kenya would do great with her own spin-off and also a talk show!

[@rjani8921]

She should have her own KZbin show where she discusses different topics with a sidekick.

[@supermansmom]

She would make such an amazing talk show host!!! She is just a natural and soooooo gorgeous!

[@gardenview75mj7]

@@supermansmomAgreed.

[@herguidedevolution]

My heart broke for Kenya when she was talking about her mom. 😢 I wondered if her mom suffered from severe mental illness (I mean this as an observation NOT a pejorative) because HOW could anyone treat their child like that? I’m glad Kenya was able to excel the way she has despite all she’s been through, and that she has the courage to share her story. Kenya is such a beautiful soul. ❤

[@beea4456]

I think it’s somewhat of a cop out, we place the blame on her mom but it’s the entire family that enabled the behavior. The grandma took up for Kenya for the first tine at age 11-12?! That’s insane

[@pumpkinspice1478]

My understanding is that her mom gave birth to her aa a young teen. The rejection may have to do with shame or the relationship between her parents.

[@SaintlyTravel]

lol you ate that "pejorative"! had to look that one up boo

[@brooklyndecember]

Her mother never had another child. And it's said until this day she rarely leaves the house. Something definitely off with her. But at 70 years old she's not about to seek help. At least her father apologized and tried to do better when Kenya reache out to him as an adult. He went on to have 2 more kids. He went on to have an actual life.

[@brooklyndecember]

​@@SaintlyTravelOmg please stop! Yall just misuse and overuse "ate" at this point.

[@monn1104]

I’m 18 mins in and this has been super insightful and I have a new found respect for Kenya. True definition of a warrior

[@eje9966]

‘Apollo is out of his mind, beating Brandon as though he’s in his jail cell, fighting for his virginity’😭😭😭

[@nellya1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Goldenp53]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Kenya reads are legendary 😂

[@whalefuhk]

I love seeing this side of Kenya. Vulnerable and down to earth and so open. I wish the show gave more opportunities for the women to show substance like this 💖

[@Jess_cool25]

Kenya is drop dead gorgeous, talented, and intelligent. No wonder she gets hate. She is also courageous and won’t let no one step on her. I love her!

[@keshadevault599]

Kenya is Beautiful! Black don’t crack coming from a Chocolate 🍫 Sister❤

[@traceytrace6210]

Kenya is Black Girl Magic! I will not watch if she leaves! She is smart, beautiful, kind, and a loyal friend!

[@BrianniSWalker]

PERIOD

[@yolandamfarrell01]

Me neither

[@LilKim67]

This was one of the BEST interviews I have ever seen. Admittedly, I used to dislike Kenya…but I’m here for her now! The story about her and her mother’s abandonment is so similar to mine that I can’t help but to now see her in a different light. Wishing Kenya all the best in all her future endeavors!! ❤️🙏🏾💪🏾

[@Succeedin2Now]

Kenya turned the heartbreak 💔 of rejection from her mom into Kenya being not only a Successful Business Woman but also an AMAZING Mom!

[@luzluz7850]

Kenya's story needs to be a movie. Love, love Kenya.. so classy.

[@Powerfulchange712]

Absolutely 🖤

[@nikradik]

Yeah it would be epic

[@bubba-lix-iousjanae2494]

Kenya is so physically beautiful and her ability to express what she’s feeling is definitely not common among reality tv girlies. I never liked her on RHOA, but when she showed her going to her mothers house- that literally broke me apart

[@majesticvibes6931]

Yeah I agree because it's almost like you kind of understand why she acts the way she acts sometimes and why she so guarded

[@Anna-jv3kd]

I don't like her on rhoa. But better outside of it

[@LTNFragranceExperience]

When people say “I don’t like Kenya” I laugh because all If not 98% of you SEE YOURSELF IN KENYA! How do you not like someone you’ve never met or don’t know. You can dislike her behavior on the show but to say “I don’t like a person I’ve never met or don’t know” is laughable.

[@tiffanyg557]

Yea, I used to have a terrible relationship with my mother. It made me mean, hateful and bitter. It bothered me forever but now that we are good...life is better for me! I'm much more friendlier now!!❤🙏🏾

[@The-Wa.Wa-Girls]

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[@veronicaroberts7620]

Thank you, Kenya, for sharing your story. I felt like I was the only person in the world who experienced the same childhood background. I was raised in foster care. I came to the realization early in life that I was my own cheer leader. I had to fight my way through life's journey. As they say, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." From one Boss to another Congratulations Queen! ❤

[@Truthteller978]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@renbur8223]

This is the best interview ever. I really hope you two develop a show together.

[@DMoses76ix7]

BEST!!!!!!

[@TONII_SNOW]

Nene was better

[@renbur8223]

Nene's was good but she did a lot of attention-seeking.@@TONII_SNOW

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

​@@TONII_SNOWfacts

[@oluwabukolaaderemi5727]

​@hausofcourtlynn8388 to her, it's the best.

[@RoyalGee_]

Kenya will always serve, face, hair, beauty, brains and grace. You can’t convince me to dislike Kenya. She has those once in a lifetime kind of aura.

[@CocoTeeTV]

Facts! Her Mother has missed out!

[@Mizz_Vee]

This interview was the best I've seen in a very long time. This one is right up there with Lauren London and Angie Martinez (I believe). So raw and authentic. I loved every minute of it. I could definitely resonate somewhat w/her trials regarding her mom. My mom was not my enemy, but she gave us up and didn't look back. I am who I am today because I was so determined to be everything she wasn't. Kenya is such a phenomenal woman. Thank you for being so opened and honest.

[@starmystry1]

This is a GREAT interview! There’s realness. There’s bonding. There’s something so genuine about these two together! It’s magic!

[@cyleaseabrook8211]

I remember my mother allowing me to stay up late to watch Kenya win the Miss USA title. I was so proud to be a little black girl!

[@nikradik]

Yessss

[@KonversationsWithKona]

It was the Jet Magazine cover for me💜

[@maryrobinson128]

To Me Kenya Mess That UP By Coming On Housewives Of Atlanta And She Had Never Been Married. Then She Proceeded To Become This RACHET Individual Spewing These Outrageous Insults And Name Calling Of The Other Ladies From Whores To BITC!ES To Everything Under The Sun. I Expected More From Her (my bag), This Was Not A Movie That She Was Acting In, It Is A REALITY SHOW So A Good percentage Is Supposed To Be The Persons Actual Character. KENYA Turn Me Off To Her So Call Miss USA Title, I Say 👎No Way Hosea MY PROUD WENT OUT 😢😔 THE 🚪DOOR AND KEPT ON WALKING AND Thats That And That's All...Just Saying

[@loisnoble9139]

I've been team Gone with the wind FABULOUS from day one. Kenya is smart intelligent and articulate. Black Barbie with her original face and the shade assassin.

[@chronicstoicist]

so cute❤️❤️ gorgeous pagent queen

[@shaynalavon]

Oh, Kenya. Hearing her speak about her mother and saying "no one ever fought for me" broke my heart. God bless you, beautiful ❤

[@tammydaniels110]

The best interview by far! I can watch y’all all day. The chemistry, the pure vibe of natural fun and amazing conversations. Not one dull moment! She is a breathe of fresh air! Blessings to you both! Thank you

[@Mizz_Vee]

Yes!

[@katlegomhlauli8423]

Kenya, Nene and Porsha were a killer trio… reality tv gold

[@allainat666]

Tell the TRUTH and Shame the devil

[@ericamarieb.]

I am literally crying through this entire story about Kenya’s absent relationship with her Mother. It is truly sad and I cannot imagine what Kenya went through growing up. Kenya truly has a story. I have been a fan of hers since I saw her gracefully win Miss USA in 1993, I was only 10 years old then but as a brown skinned little girl, watching her win made me so proud. Kenya truly exemplifies beauty and intelligence.

[@Peacechild444]

This interview really gave me a whole new respect and admiration for Kenya. You’d be surprised how often this mother-daughter dynamic occurs in black households. I’m so proud of her for having such a beautiful warrior spirit. May she continue to ascend in her highest excellence.

[@violetefejuku2558]

🙏 Thanks God you 😊

[@TheOriginalScorpioBelle]

Not that often actually. So you’d be the only one surprised. People don’t usually focus on people who do right. A spotlight is on this because it’s abnormal.

[@mayas8686]

​@@TheOriginalScorpioBelleNot true. Unfortunately, it is very, very prevalent and happens too often.☹️

[@TaliyahBass]

@@mayas8686This is extremely abnormal in black homes.

[@mayas8686]

​@@TaliyahBassMy mother was a school social worker and two aunts were teachers and all retired from school systems, and the stories are horrendous. Another tremendous issue in many homes of color is abuse, denial and ignorance. Very sad.☹️

[@andreajohnson.8021]

I just love me some Kenya Moore! Articulate, beautiful, and her laugh is so contagious! I pray God blesses her with another child or two because her and Brooklyn deserves it. Love and light to you Kenya.

[@brandonsmith7248]

I notice how her story starts before Housewives but Nenes literally revolves around the Housewives.

[@carly__xo]

I’ve always had an understanding and connection to Kenya. My mother was never in my life and passed away when I was 15. Navigating your informative years without the most integral person in a young child’s life is unexplainable. Even now at 28 I cannot understand it or even understand certain parts of myself without my mom. Watching the housewives as a teenager let me know there was another person out there who felt just like me

[@GoddesssofMind]

❤❤❤❤same

[@laurenroberts1404]

I grew up without a mom also! I can relate. ❤

[@clay1569]

🙏🏾❤️💪🏽

[@bbthahammerlanediva409]

As someone who grew up without parents I agree

[@ryyreads]

Same, I've always felt a connection to kenya. Me and my mother also have a very strained and non existent relationship. ❤

[@lovinkels1]

Hearing Kenya talk about her mother and break down like broke my heart. I love my Kenya Summer Moore. Always have since the day she first graced our TV screens.

[@04ohgolly1]

People be so mad not realizing that this is a job , Kenya is always awesome, any interview with her is always great!! I love Summer..

[@sarahking3941]

I'm praying that God continues to bless Kenya. This interview was deep. I cried so much hearing her story.

[@JW-wd6dk]

Say what you want about Ms. Moore, but she always gives a good interview. You can tell that this is just 2 good friends talking. Very enjoyable.

[@Truthteller978]

This is the kind of woman I want to see on my TV screen. This is the influence young black girls need. What a stellar woman! May she be blessed abundantly ❤

[@zammymynakersnackstbmoth]

She is no one to look up to. She's ruled by desperation, h8 and jealousy and is needlessly evil to ppl who don't deserve it.

[@nola5045]

Stop the cep 😂😂

[@Ooolya]

@@nola5045sir, you need to stop

[@shortywompwompthejerseypri6134]

​@@nola5045exactly 💯

[@latashab-james1495]

Chile please! You must dont watch this evil witch in action on tv? She is such a mean girl!

[@louiseedwards9889]

I have always been a fan of Kenya since day 1! I am glad others who never really cared for her, see what I have always seen. She is sweet, relatable, girls girl and resilient. If this season happens to be the end of the road for her, I want her to know she has cemented her place in RHOA history. Iconic!

[@forgirlslikeus]

Kenya grew into her niceness, especially after she had her daughter. Marc humbled her and Brooklyn softened her. She brings out the best in her. She has really become a different person otherwise in earlier seasons she was a horrible person.

[@xoangelicaf0523]

She’s brutal lol but I like her more now. But I screaming at her sometimes like girl be quiet you don’t gotta have an opinion on everything lol. I actually like almost everyone on the show except Sanya, Marlo, Courtney & Sheree boring ass🙄

[@stacey2251]

⁠@@xoangelicaf0523 You named half the cast lol I agree tho It’s time to clean house but I don’t want Kenya to go.

[@monijulliet300]

​@@forgirlslikeushumbled her... are u a man? Kenya attacked people that attacked her... people like u are gaslighters and have a deep hatred for independent black confident beautiful women. Weather ur a man or woman... no woman deserves to be treated like how mark treated her, your partner is supposed to be your team not ur enemy... imagine her mother and ex husband being her enemy and people gaslighting her to believe she was asking for too much, because she wanted closure from her mother, a ally from her husband, then what is his use. Have several sits pretender.

[@petadidiva]

I needed to watch this interview. It really gave me another perspective of who Kenya is. I'm definitely giving her grace because she deserves it. So intelligent and beautiful!

[@djr6876]

From the moment she “twirled “ onto the show, love her or hate her, it was apparent how smart of a woman she is.

[@taymorg]

After everything she endured with her own mother, I’m so happy she has Brooklyn! I love seeing how she loves on Brooklyn and cherish every moment and the way Brooklyn loves her is amazing! I’m always Team Kenya

[@anointedhandzz]

Listening to Kenya talk about her mother breaks my heart. Rejection is a cruel spirit. But God. She’s an amazing mother. God bless her.

[@latreace11]

No

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

That she Is. I’ll give her that

[@megganaki]

She needs to pray and break it because it will literally follow you around😢

[@easybreeze1891]

Her mum has mental problem

[@thandisilec835]

My most favourite housewife on the whole franchise and all editions. She’s gorgeous, full of smart reads and silly❤ Edit: lol the end😂The whole interview was so good& entertaining, can’t wait for part 2. I love Kenya even more now

[@ChanelStar1]

*Bravo robbed us of Kenya’s delivery special! I would’ve definitely watched!!*

[@Mikaboo-yi2gt]

Me toooooo!

[@tavaresstevenson4112]

I LOVE Kenya Summer Moore!!!!! And I love the depth to her and layers that people don’t even know! I’m happy she let us in like this!

[@louisianabred616]

Kenya’s face lights up when she speaks about Brooklyn. Brooklyn is such a beautiful sweet spirited child. I could definitely see her following her mother’s footsteps in the pageant industry!!

[@bizbiz157]

I have knew there is something special about this iconic legend from day one I saw her on RHOA even when everyone was against her. I have always being her number one fan and supporter. God bless her and her lovely daughter.

[@jackierussell2649]

I've always loved Kenya. I always thought she was fierce, smart and beautiful. This interview just made me have even more respect for her. Way to go Kenya!!

[@jeneral146]

I haven't finished the interview but I just want to commend Kenya for being such an amazing mother despite it all. You are undoing generational trauma everyday, queen! God bless you!

[@forgirlslikeus]

Somethings you just don’t heal from. You carry the load differently and with some grace but when reminded, you remember.

[@itsmecandice7555]

I’m so glad so many people are allowing themselves to see her in a different light. I’ve always been in her corner!

[@violetefejuku2558]

🙏🥰

[@KingJaeEspiritu]

I was not in her corner until Season 7. She championed those battles ALONE. She really helped to renovate RHOA that Nene “build”.

[@fatwp6345]

People always speak about "different light" from her interviews, but she showed this side ON THE SHOW, it's just people chose what they wanted to see her as.

[@itsmecandice7555]

@@fatwp6345 key phrase is “on the show”. The show is not a reflection of real life - starting with the fact that most of them aren’t even real friends. The show exists to entertain us and that’s all I take it as.

[@fatwp6345]

@@itsmecandice7555 sure, but whether it's there to entertain or not, the point is she still showed this side on the show.

[@Reko_89]

I truly appreciate Kenya’s vulnerability. Truly breaks my heart that any mother would literally and physically throw away their child. Mental illness is very real. Thank you for sharing.

[@vukilethemba7753]

What a phenomenal woman. To have experienced all the trauma that Kenya has experienced, but to still be such a gracious and warm person is remarkable.

[@msdevotedtiff]

Gracious and warm? 😂😂😂😂😂 how she handled Porsha for accidentally saying the wrong title was not gracious, and how she treated Kim fields was not warm. Beautiful, yes. Smart, yes. Knows how to play the game yes, but does she also take it too far and goes overboard with the whole mean girl villain thing? Absolutely. Such a turn off. Because she doesn’t need to do all that. She has the skills set to be good TV without being a total B.

[@nola5045]

@@msdevotedtiffexactly

[@louisianateeshirts]

And a great mother

[@Ooolya]

@@msdevotedtiffwe’ve all listened to Kenya and Carlos speak on producers showing a snippet of what they want viewers to see and believe, and here you are proving that the producers were successful. People like you believe what you want as long as it’s what you wanted to hear

[@marilynsamuelsen9000]

It has to be mental illness undiagnosed.

[@renee560]

Not even 10 mins in and I'm near tears. To hear that from your own mother makes me even more impressed with Kenya.

[@earthaholmes]

I was right with u tears just coming down my face. I have 2 kids and I could never . I was heartbroken for her. Made me love her more.

[@Cocoandtea]

Kenya is SOOO GORGEOUS! She is the prettiest housewife of all time. She is funny, beautiful, well spoken, has a GREAT soul, she gives everyone a fair shot, my husband loves her he thinks she is so funny.

[@Jayword]

First time I saw Kenya was on Wendy Williams. She is the reason I watch RHOA. Gorgeous! Intelligent and sweet

[@Misha-mw2gu]

I just need Carlos King to understand that THESE interviews are the assignment 🚀

[@louisianabred616]

And he is totally understanding the assignment 💯💯💯💯

[@LaDonnna]

Period!!!!

[@kkswagg4833]

Kenya's story about her mother is one of the reasons why I love her so much cause I can relate to her story. My relationship with my mother isn't the best as well and it does do something to you, but you learn to accept it for what it is. Kenya is a strong woman and is breaking generational curses by raising beautiful Brooklyn❤

[@Christ_is_King-1000]

Kenya’s story is so hard to listen to but she is here today thriving with her baby girl . God bless you Kenya , may God give you comfort and an abundance of Love ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@JamaalABivens]

This was a VERY good interview! I love the connection they have and I KNEW it would be a blast watching Kenya imitate Carlos. Lol. Kenya is incredibly well-spoken and intelligent and I love watching her show her natural image versus the villainy that can be portrayed.

[@SuccessfulOnSunset310]

My FAVORITE HOUSEWIFE EVER!! As a pageant girl, I remember the moment she won. It was monumental and I've been a fan ever since. I was so happy when she joined the show because she was one of my role models. Beauty and Brains... always a winning combo. Keep shining, Kenya. I love this interview. Good job, Carlos.

[@simiraburley7205]

Im not a pageant girl but I used to love watching them as a kid and I remember when she won. I was an instant fan and have been a fan ever since

[@justinxatb]

Whew when Kenya said "No one ever fought for me. The child" ooooooo felt that.

[@MultiCamille1]

I REALLY love that NeNe and Kenya give each other their props still while shading

[@tiwaunadaniels3437]

Right. Light shade.

[@TW69132]

My fav Kenya, God blessed her with the most beautiful gift in Brooklyn. I love watching her pour into her daughter and end the cycle.