Eboni K. Williams Joins The Real Housewives of New York City as the First Black Cast Member

She’ll be joining returning Housewives Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Leah McSweeney and Sonja Morgan


It's official! The Real Housewives of New York City has found its newest Housewife.


Attorney and television host Eboni K. Williams has joined the cast, making history as RHONY's first Black Housewife, PEOPLE

has confirmed.

"NYC is filled with successful and dynamic Black women. I'm excited to join this legendary franchise as the first Black

housewife," she said in a statement. "Can't wait to share a slice of life in this city that hasn't been seen before. Anyone

who's aware of my work knows I don't hold back. I'm going to keep it just as real here as I do everywhere else."


She’ll be joining returning Housewives Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Leah McSweeney and Sonja Morgan.

Williams, 37, is currently the host and executive producer of Revolt Black News. She also has hosting credits on Fox Sports,

Fox News Channel, NBA 2K and more.