Reality shows are proving to be more and more popular among networks. Even Oprah caved into the reality TV hype and ordered several shows for her OWN channel. Millions of fans across the country tune in every week to get the latest scoop on Real Housewives, Love & Hip-Hop and shows of the like, but a question often raised is, “Does reality TV help or hurt the stars’ brands?”
The case varies for each star, but the following celebrities quickly took matters into their own hands and branched their reality TV fame into other endeavors. Check out some of the biggest and brightest reality TV starlets and their major career moves beyond the controversial shows.
Tamar Braxton
Tamar is the baby of the famous Braxton clan. After signing onto Braxton Family Values, the little sister known for her animated personality and sassy catchphrases was granted her own spin off with husband Vincent Herbert. She also released a chart topping album, and she sits as one of the co-hosts for The Real.
NeNe Leakes
After securing her position as the star to watch on Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe Leakes blossomed her acting career. She has landed recurring roles in Glee
and The New Normal, and she made a Broadway debut in Cinderella.
Evelyn Lozada
Lozada caused a lot of controversy after violently lashing out multiple times on VH1’s Basketball Wives. The star has since turned a new leaf and welcomed a second child. She scored a solo cover on Latina magazine, and she just took to Instagram to announce her new reality series on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
K. Michelle
K. Michelle released a few singles prior to Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta, but it wasn’t until fans saw the the petite vocal powerhouse in live action that her musical career blossomed. Now, she has her own show on VH1, K. Michelle: My Life, and she has two charting studio albums under her belt.