“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore left more than a few
viewers scratching their heads in confusion after she twirled about and
declared herself "Gone With the Wind fabulous."
After being called “old” by Porsha Stewart, who is about 10-years her
junior, the two ladies engaged in a heated argument which led to
Kenya's comment. The former Miss USA compared her fabulosity to the 1937
film, and she recently took to her blog on Bravo.com to explain her
statement and express pride in her age.
“Being called old is the last dirty word you can call a woman. The
fact is, if we are lucky we will all age graciously with wisdom, grace,
and dignity,” wrote Kenya who suggested that Porsha—who has seemingly
belittled Kenya's title—might be intimidated by her accomplishments.
“One cannot rewrite history. My legacy is untouchable, and I’m most
proud of my professional achievements and accomplishments I have been
able to bequeath despite the odds,” wrote Kenya.
Still lost as to why she dubbed herself Gone With the Wind fab?
Kenya acknowledged Hattie McDaniel as the first Black woman to win an
Academy Award for her performance as a maid in that classic film. “In
my eyes, Hattie McDaniel is a shero,” she wrote.
Kenya said that Hattie's appearance in the film opened doors for
many Black actresses to come, including Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg
and Mo’Nique.
After paragraphs of explaining why she was so thankful for the women
who paved the way before her, she compared herself to Hattie, stating
that she can defy the odds as Hattie once did.
“I’m Kenya Moore. I’m 41 and fabulous! My age, race, religion, social
economic standing, and marital status are not indicators of my past,
present, or future as I too can defy the odds just like Hattie. I am
bold. I am humble. I am strong. I am complicated. I am complex. I am
vulnerable. I am resilient. I am good. I am honest —That’s what makes me
fabulous,” she wrote before encouraging others to be just as fierce.
“I will forever be GONE WITH THE WIND FABULOUS. And I hope I can inspire others to be Gone With The Wind fabulous too at any age.”
See Kenya's Gone With the Wind moment below:
Kenya is gone with the wind crazy
ReplyDeleteLDL