Like, you want to talk aboutrange?
How many Housewives, past or present, have been half as entertaining with twice as much screen time?
Well, the wait is over!
The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ season 14: Shereé Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Kenya Moore, Marlo Hampton, Kandi Burruss, and Sanya Richards Ross.Stephanie Eley/Bravo
Season 14 ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantais kicking off with Marlo Hampton as a full-time cast member.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: MARLO!
MARLO HAMPTON:That’s Marlo “Peach” Hampton, darling.
Marlo Hampton from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ season 14.Stephanie Eley/Bravo
[Laughs]
So, finally, you have your peach.
What took so long?
I don’t know, but it happened.
It happened and let’s just be thankful we got it, okay?
[Laughs]
Okay!
So what can we expect from you as a Housewife now that you’re full-time?
What are you bringing this season, what are the fans going to be excited for?
They’re going to be excited to finally get to see everything.
You just getall of Marlo.
I mean, is that not something amazing?
That’s still the question.
I don’t know if it’s enough.
So where are you with the ladies?
Are you contending with anyone?
Is there any tension with anyone?
I mean, Ican, but I wanna hear it from your mouth.
[Laughs] But we’re in a good place.
This season is going to be epic.
And I promise you, you’re not going to be disappointed.
I love the trailer alone.
[Laughs] It was justtoo much!
No, you don’t get that between us.
The two of us are so connected.
We’re at a good place.
We haven’t had any shade knock on wood not so far.
A little bickering, but nothing major.
So let’s talk about you as amuntie what’s it been like taking on that role for you?
Oh my god, what has it been like?!
It’s been amazing.
It’s totally different.
Did you take your vitamins?
Have you turned in your work?
Did you drink your water?"
I think it was much needed.
Because now when I make decisions, I always put Michael and Williamfirst.
So it’s a great thing and I’m just happy to be where I’m at right now.
How old are they?
Michael is 14 and William is 13.
Michael turns 15 in July.
William just turned 13 in December.
And do you mind giving a little context or background of how they ended up in your custody?
They’re in my custody because my sister is going through some … issues right now.
At the time, you saw the trailer, she’s incarcerated when we’re talking then.
But she’s just going through some mental health issues right now.
So she just has to work on herself.
And how are the boys adjusting to having you as amuntie?
They’re doing good.
I mean, I’m not gonna lie, it has not been smooth sailing.
But it’s good.
I think it’s definitely it’s for the best.
And we’re happy.
But I don’t have any complaints.
I also saw that you werefeatured on Vogue.com, your boutique, Le Archive.
I was so excited!
When I tell you this is my time, baby!
Oh, my god!
I was so excited when they contacted me and featured me on Vogue.com.
It really just made me feel like, “Okay, you’re moving on up, sis.
You’re here.”
Now, could you reveal to us your tagline for this season?
[Laughs] That was really smooth.
“Can you reveal”
I tried it!
I’m good with that one.
But you’re gonna love it, though.
I promise you that.
I’m sure, I’m sure.
Since this is your first season as a Housewife, what do you love most about being one full-time?
This is my turf, this is my house."
But, the only thing different is the cameras are there a lot more.
And, like I said, you get to see so much more of Marlo.
Give her a peach."
It’s like, you finally got what you want.
We’ve been very vocal over the years.
Very vocal, everyone has been.
And I appreciate the love, I do.
And what do you hope to say with this presumably larger platform you’ll have?
To anyone who might be going through what you and your family are going through?
Just step up and do what you gotta do.
When you’re put in a situation, you know if it’s right or wrong.
It may not always be whatyouwant.
When I got my nephews I thought, well, “Oh, I’m just calling them.
My sister’s going through something.
I’ll have them for a week.”
[Laughs] You never know what the man above has in store for you.
But just get in there and make it happen.
And that’s what I’m doing every day.
I want them to know that someone truly loves them.
And I’m going to do my best to provide and be there for these two young men.
The new season ofThe Real Housewives of Atlantapremieres Sunday, May 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
