Who Is Porsha Williams Today?
Porsha Williams is a reality television star, radio host, and entrepreneur who rose to fame on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where she has documented her marriages, motherhood, and business ventures.[1][4] Beyond television, she has built a sizable social media presence and written a memoir, making her a recognizable figure in entertainment and pop culture.[1]
Recently, public interest in Williams has shifted toward how she is rebuilding her life after her high-profile divorce from Simon Guobadia.[3][4] Her choices in love, her openness about therapy, and her willingness to evolve in front of the cameras have turned her personal transition into a storyline that resonates with fans around the world.[1][3]
Her New Relationship with Patrice “Sway” McKinney
After finalizing her divorce, Porsha Williams confirmed that she is in a new relationship with Patrice “Sway” McKinney, an entrepreneur and founder of Encore Salon Suites.[3][4] Williams hard-launched the romance on Instagram with a loving birthday tribute and a series of photos showing the couple celebrating together, signaling that the relationship is serious and no longer private.[3]
In follow-up interviews, Williams revealed that she and McKinney have been dating for some time and are now exclusive, even as she avoids labeling the relationship too quickly.[2][4] The couple recently brought their families together for Thanksgiving, an important step that Williams described as joyful and easygoing, underscoring how integrated this partnership has already become in her personal life.[2][4]
Exploring Sexuality and What Comes Next
Porsha has been open about exploring her sexuality, sharing that she dated both a man and a woman while healing from her divorce and considering what she truly wants in a partner.[3][4] She has spoken about feeling “free” as she leans into a same-sex relationship that does not rely on the intense, narcissistic dynamics she experienced in the past, instead emphasizing mutual respect and emotional safety.[1][3]
This evolution is likely to shape how audiences see Williams on future seasons of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and in other media projects, where her love life has long been a central storyline.[1][4] By publicly embracing a relationship with a woman and talking frankly about therapy, boundaries, and healthier love, she is influencing conversations around sexuality, self-worth, and reinvention for fans who have watched her journey for years.[3][4]