Here's What Ryan Murphy Had To Say About NeNe Leakes' Glee Role
Nene Leakes and Ryan Murphy have managed to form quite a special relationship and it all began back in 2012! While Nene Leakes is mostly known for her role on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta", the reality star managed to go from reality television to the big screen.
While she didn't hold a major role on the FOX show, Nene Leakes managed to remain on the "Glee" scene for a whopping 4 seasons and did so spectacularly. It's safe to say Nene gets herself in trouble with those she works with at times, however, it appears as if her relationship with Ryan Murphy has not only stood the test of time but landed Nene on not one but two of his shows! Here is everything we know about how Ryan Murphy felt about Nene's role on "Glee"!
Ryan Murphy Reached Out To Nene Leakes
When the time came to write a character that could go head to head with "Glee's" Sue Sylvester, played by the talented Jane Lynch, there was only one person that Ryan Murphy could think of for the role and that was none other than Nene Leakes. The "Real Housewives" legend is known for being strong-willed, independent and someone who isn't afraid to speak her mind, which is the perfect match for Sue.
During Nene's interview with Larry King, the reality star revealed that Ryan Murphy was the one who reached out to Nene first. The star claimed that she received a phone call from a man named Ryan Murphy, hinting at the fact that she had no idea who he was at the time. After speaking to her manager about the phone call, it was confirmed that Ryan Murphy did, in fact, call Nene and wanted her on the show for not one, but four seasons!
She Instantly Became His Muse
While Nene Leakes only held a recurring role between 2012-2015, she instantly became a favourite of Ryan Murphy's, so much that he asked her to be on another one of his shows, "The New Normal". Murphy has made his love for Nene Leakes very known and the two remain extremely close to this very day.
Ryan, who loves to surround himself with strong women, had Nene Leakes at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony back in 2018. So, when it comes to what Ryan thinks about Nene and her role on "Glee", it's safe to say that he loved every single bit of it and we did too! While there are no plans for Nene to appear on any of Ryan Murphy's current shows, we are certain that the two will come up with a fun idea any day now.
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