Reality star Shamea Morton became visibly emotional during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as she opened up about the unraveling of her longtime friendship with fellow Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Porsha Williams.
“We’re no longer as close… and that’s unfortunate,” Shamea said, holding back tears while reflecting on their once-tight bond.
The conversation took a deeper turn during a commercial break, when cameras captured Shamea continuing to cry while speaking candidly with the show’s host.
“This is what I thought was my real friend for years,” she said. “It’s like a relationship. It’s not something that you can just get over overnight. People are like, ‘Oh my gosh, Shamea, wake up.’ But y’all don’t understand. Y’all haven’t been in this friendship.”
Morton, who once referred to Porsha as being like a sister, suggested that the shift in their relationship wasn’t solely due to internal dynamics. She hinted that outside influences — particularly from other women in their circle — may have deepened the divide.
On the most recent episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Angela Oakley told Porsha that Shamea had privately confided in her, expressing that the friendship felt “lopsided” and admitting she was “afraid” to confront Porsha about lingering tension.
A preview for the next episode promises a long-awaited moment: Shamea finally confronting Porsha face-to-face about everything that has gone unsaid between them over the years.
Fans of the show have taken to social media to express support for both women, with many hoping the upcoming episode will mark a turning point in their fractured relationship.
The emotional fallout reminds Bravo viewers that behind the glamour and drama, real friendships — and real heartbreak — exist.
