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00:00You know, when I learned that Angela's mother had passed, I reached out to her personally and helped her, you know, get a memoriam plaque with the, you know, with Bravo.
00:10So I've been kind to her and I just couldn't understand why she wanted to, you know, pin all of this on me.
00:19Virtual reality.
00:21Phaja Parks, thank you so much for taking the time to chat with me and Dani right before the reunion kicks off for this season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
00:32How are we feeling?
00:33What can fans expect from this reunion?
00:36Well, you know, reunions are always crazy.
00:39You know, it's always going to be a lot of drama, some laughs, but more people on the hot seat than anything.
00:48So I think this reunion will definitely not disappoint.
00:51Um, it was, it's going to be a three-parter.
00:54So three parts means three times to hear even more crazy things than you're the first time.
01:00I love it.
01:01And I love that you got to kick off reunion week with the cast of The View.
01:05I mean, that is so fun.
01:06Talk about a hot seat to be in.
01:08Oh my gosh.
01:09I love The View.
01:10So I'm super, I was, it was the best experience ever.
01:14Who did you vibe with the most on the panel?
01:17Like, who are you excited to chat with?
01:20Well, you know what?
01:20I have been a long-time fan.
01:23So of course, you know, Whoopi Gover, EGOT.
01:26I mean, I've been watching her since I was a child.
01:29But Joy, Sunny.
01:32I mean, Sunny's, you know, she's a lawyer, much like myself.
01:35She's a prosecutor, of course.
01:36I was always on the defense.
01:37So it was just awesome.
01:40Everybody.
01:41Sarah.
01:41Like, the energy is just unmatched after the view.
01:44Oh my God.
01:45Now I'm even daydreaming.
01:46Imagine a show where it's Sunny and Phaedra just arguing cases with each other.
01:51Yeah.
01:51Yes, I think that would be amazing.
01:54We need that.
01:55And I feel like a lot of your Atlanta castmates might be a little jealous that you were the
02:00one to be asked to go on The View to talk about the reunion.
02:04Well, you know, well, Portia's been on The View this early.
02:08So, I mean, it was definitely an honor because I've always been a huge fan.
02:14So to be asked was definitely my pleasure to accept the invitation.
02:19Yeah.
02:19Do you know who hasn't been on The View?
02:22Your pal, Angela Oakley.
02:23Let's talk about Angela Oakley for a second.
02:25Oh my God.
02:25And also the receipts are locked.
02:27They're of receipts.
02:28There's a lot going on, Phaedra.
02:29Because I've heard that you actually were a pretty good friend to Angela behind the scenes.
02:35Were you surprised that she sort of pinned you as a target?
02:39I was shocked.
02:41I mean, because it was out of nowhere.
02:43I mean, I literally was on the show for 10 days.
02:47So I don't really know her that way.
02:51And, I mean, I have no interest in what's going on with her marriage.
02:54And so to make me the person who obviously you're making these crazy, absurd allegations
03:02against, it was just unfounded.
03:04But as we see, there was a lot going on behind the scenes.
03:09So, yeah.
03:10I'm glad that those two guys came out and spilled the tea and told us what really went
03:15on.
03:15I was going to say, because it was kind of, I know it wasn't funny for you, but watching
03:20you.
03:20No, it definitely was funny.
03:21No, because, but watching them confront you with all this and you just being like, I don't
03:25know what's going on.
03:27Like, what is anyone talking about?
03:29I was like, Phaedra just looks.
03:30Yeah.
03:31Yeah, you just look so confused.
03:32But I was just like, show me the receipts.
03:34I mean, is there a phone number?
03:36Is there a text message?
03:37Where's this envelope?
03:38Where's this paperwork?
03:40Where are the receipts?
03:41Because I don't even go to the mall.
03:44Like, when did you see me at a mall?
03:47I was like, Phaedra shops in Paris.
03:48That part, you already know.
03:52Do we learn more about Junebug at the reunion?
03:56We do learn more about Junebug at the reunion, but that seems to be fabricated as well.
04:01Wow.
04:02Yes.
04:03So yeah.
04:03Wow.
04:04So at the reunion, you do learn more about Junebug, but from the revelations and the storytelling
04:10of Alex and Marcus on TikTok and X and every other social media platform, they had a part
04:18in that as well.
04:19Do you feel now, fans, after finding out all this information this week about what seems
04:25to have gone down, watching the reunion, does it kind of seem like Angela's digging a deeper
04:30hole for herself with all of this?
04:33Well, now that we know actually what we know, because they've obviously shown all of their
04:38receipts with her.
04:38Yeah.
04:39And they've, you know, played audio tapes and they're showing text messages with Drew.
04:44It's obvious that they have been in cahoots from the start.
04:47Oh my goodness.
04:49So does this...
04:50Which makes more sense.
04:50Does this prevent you from wanting to try and rebuild a friendship with Angela in the
04:56future?
04:58Um, if someone is obviously wanting to frame you for something that makes absolutely no
05:06sense, I don't see where I would be running to be that person's friend because, you know,
05:12when I learned that Angela's mother had passed, I reached out to her personally and helped her,
05:18you know, get a memoriam plaque with the, you know, the Bravo.
05:22So I've been kind to her and I just couldn't understand why she wanted to, you know, pin
05:27all of this on me.
05:28But I guess I'm an easy target.
05:30Has she reached out at all or not yet?
05:34Nope.
05:34She has not reached out.
05:36Wow.
05:37Have you talked to some of your other castmates to be like, because it seemed like every single
05:40person at the finale was like, this makes no sense.
05:43So I'm sure even a lot of your cast are like, okay, now more dots are connecting.
05:48I mean, I've talked to pretty much everybody on the cast about it after all of this has
05:52happened.
05:53And so now, you know, I haven't really talked to Drew.
05:55I talked to Drew following the reunion and she was like, well, we don't really still have
06:00any facts and receipts that show that you had any involvement in it.
06:04So I'm just like, so why are you, she, you know, why are you guys trying to pin it on
06:08me?
06:08Like nothing adds up.
06:10But now that we've got all of their receipts and all of their text messages, now we see
06:15what was really going on.
06:17How are Drew and Angela?
06:20Because it's interesting to hear that you've been in touch with Drew and after Angela's
06:26receipts flopped.
06:27You know, after the reunion concluded that night, I haven't talked to her since then, but
06:32I'm not sure.
06:33I don't know how they are.
06:35Were you disappointed by Britt not showing up to the reunion?
06:39Because I think that kind of shocked all of the Bravo fandom when we were like, oh, we're
06:42missing someone on the couch.
06:44Yeah, I was, I was very shocked because I know she had made preparations to attend.
06:48She had picked up her dress.
06:50She had gotten a pedicure, manicure that day, you know, the day before.
06:54So for her not to show up, it was very shocking.
06:57Oh, so it was last minute that she decided that, I guess, if she had the dress and had the
07:01Manny and the Petty ready to go.
07:03I was ready to rumble.
07:05And it is crazy because you kind of, it's, you're only there for 10 days, but you were
07:09really there for the entire crumbling of her and Kelly because up until that point, they
07:15were best friends.
07:17Yeah.
07:17And I heard, so I never got to witness the bestie life with them.
07:22I know.
07:22And that's where I was kind of upset because it seemed like they really went left so quickly
07:27overnight that I know a lot of people were hoping for that resolution to see where her
07:32and Kelly stand.
07:33But I do love that even without Bray, it seems Kelly really has made such a great impression
07:38with all of the other ladies too, because we think she's so fun.
07:41Yeah, we love her.
07:42Yeah, Kelly's fun.
07:43She's fun.
07:43Do you think her vibe, it has benefited from Brit sort of exiting the premises?
07:52I don't know because I've never really was a part of their best friend era.
07:58So I only know the aftermath.
08:01Yeah, very true.
08:02Are you excited for next season?
08:05I'm excited to see more Phaedra in the next season.
08:08We need you there from the start.
08:10Yes.
08:10Absolutely.
08:11Like, what are your hopes going into the next season?
08:14I just hope that, you know, we can have some fun.
08:18I mean, obviously drama is always going to be looming, but have some fun, you know, do
08:23some things that will positively affect the community, show real friendships, you know,
08:30whether, you know, it's going through good times or bad times, but really have some fun
08:34and enjoy ourselves and be more like when we were, you know, the best of the best.
08:41Whenever I see Phaedra and like Cynthia on my TV, I'm having a great time because you
08:44guys just make it so fun and Portia as well.
08:47And I really loved for a while on this season watching Shamia getting in the mix so much
08:52more because she just is such a light and so much fun.
08:55But I hate that her and Portia kind of aren't connecting as well as they used to be.
09:01Are you?
09:02And I mean, you lived through the reunion with them.
09:03You can't give too much away.
09:05Are we hopeful for a rebuilding there?
09:07Well, I'm always optimistic and I never say never.
09:12So we'll have to see what happens.
09:15I mean, I think it's a lot going on there.
09:17The reunion is going to reveal some very, very, some very, what might people might think
09:27shocking revelations.
09:29And so I think they, you know, have some things to work through.
09:33But never say never, because if someone's truly a friend, you know, you can survive
09:39anything.
09:39Because it seems like a lot of people have been like the cast have been like, oh, well,
09:43Shamia told me this about Portia.
09:44This about Portia is more of that coming out of the reunion where Shamia just kind of talked
09:49to a lot of people about Portia.
09:52You're going to have to tune in.
09:53I don't want to give too much away, but there will be a lot of light shared on, you know,
09:58what was going on behind the scenes.
10:00Do you think any progress was made between Portia and Shamia, or did they leave the reunion
10:06in a worse place?
10:08Well, they definitely hashed it out.
10:11But I guess progress is depending on the barometer of what you think successful is.
10:19And, you know, so I want, I dare say that everything is solely resolved.
10:25But I mean, there was plenty of conversation.
10:27So I think both of them know exactly where the other one stands.
10:31Did we get any more clarity at the reunion about Drew's involvement with Dennis?
10:38Dennis will be at the reunion.
10:40Okay.
10:41So perhaps.
10:42So Dennis will definitely be at the reunion, and so will Ralph.
10:46Okay.
10:47Okay.
10:47That's a full house.
10:49At the same time.
10:49The basement is overflowing.
10:51They're on stage at the same time.
10:53Wow.
10:53Okay.
10:53Yes.
10:55Everybody's on stage at the same time.
10:57Now, Phaedra, did you see, did you see who was running for office in Georgia?
11:05Someone told me that Heavenly announced that she would be running for office.
11:09Are we, are we going to be campaigning with her?
11:11What are our thoughts on that first reaction?
11:12I mean, it's not, you know, my district.
11:16So I, you know, I can't vote over there.
11:19Thank goodness I can't.
11:21Do you think that Dr. Heavenly will be able to galvanize supporters and potentially win this thing?
11:31I mean, who knows?
11:32I mean, politics is in such a strange place.
11:36I mean, Trump is president, so anything can happen at this point in life.
11:40So, I mean, if he has been elected twice, you know.
11:44Would you ever run for office?
11:47I definitely would.
11:49You know, I love politics, but sometimes you're more affected on the fundraising side of it.
11:54So I've always been a huge fundraiser for numerous years, actually decades now.
12:00So, but I think it's interesting.
12:03I can't wait to see how this plays out.
12:05Oh, my God.
12:05It'll be interesting.
12:07Yeah.
12:07Do you know what?
12:07We can't wait to see how it plays out is the next season of The Traitors.
12:11That cast has been announced and we haven't caught up with you about that.
12:16Portia, all the housewives who are going to be on it.
12:18There's Portia, Candace, Caroline Sanbury, Lisa Rinna.
12:22Lisa Rinna.
12:23Dorinda's returning.
12:24He's back.
12:24Yeah.
12:25How do you feel about this group of girls and who do you think is going to make it far?
12:29You know what?
12:30I'm hoping because of Dorinda's, you know, early, you know, departure, you know, last season,
12:36I'm hoping that she gets the chance because I think Dorinda would be wonderful playing the game.
12:42And I know she is ready to play the game.
12:44But, you know, housewives, sometimes people underestimate us.
12:48And I think Z are definitely very smart.
12:52I hope that all of them do well.
12:54I hope they can stick together.
12:56You know what I feel?
12:57I feel like I am shocked that Donna Kelsey's doing it, like Travis Kelsey's mom.
13:01I think that's very, very interesting.
13:04It's very interesting.
13:05I only know her, you know, as a cheerleader for her son.
13:08So to see her in the castle doing all those physical, the climbing, the lifting, the jumping,
13:15the swimming, I want to see that.
13:17And also, Phaedra, imagine her writing Dorinda's name to banish.
13:21And then what happens next?
13:23Like Dorinda versus Donna.
13:24That would be pretty iconic.
13:27Yeah.
13:28I got my bets on Dorinda.
13:29Yeah.
13:31I think even Travis Kelsey would have to have his bets on Dorinda and Nat.
13:36I don't know if Portia has shared much about her journey with you.
13:39But do you think, in your opinion, she would do better as a faithful or a traitor?
13:45Portia's smart.
13:47And I think she's got a very bubbly personality.
13:52And I think how you win this game is to be very strategic and to be able to gain allies,
14:00but at the same time realize that everyone must die.
14:02So I don't know.
14:04I think she could play both roles.
14:10But I think she's going to make great TV.
14:12Oh, gosh, yeah.
14:13And it's going to be an ultimate girl stripper union for her and Candace.
14:16So I don't know if either of you were expecting that.
14:19Yes.
14:19That's going to be very, very interesting.
14:22How do you suspect that will play out?
14:24Because they haven't always gotten along.
14:27You know what?
14:29I think they're both grown women.
14:30And in the castle, it's not like an ultimate girl strip.
14:34It's usually going to be us versus them.
14:37So hopefully it turns in the favor of let's stick together because, you know,
14:43we're obviously housewives and let's work together.
14:45Speaking of castles, I am so glad the final few minutes of Atlanta this season,
14:50we got to see Portia's castle.
14:52Her house is stunned.
14:53That was crazy.
14:54It's absolutely breathtaking.
14:55Oh, my God.
14:57I love it.
14:58I'm like, I want to have a Traders there.
15:00I just want to be.
15:00Yes, seriously.
15:02And she seems like in such a great place in space after all the dust has settled with
15:08the Simon of it all.
15:09Now she can film at the house.
15:11Everything is finalized.
15:13I mean, obviously, you talk to her all the time.
15:15How's she feeling?
15:17Well, I think she has a lot to celebrate.
15:19I mean, she made it through this.
15:21Not that I, I mean, Portia always, she's like energizer.
15:25She might, you know, stop for a minute, but she's going to get back up and start to ticking.
15:29So, you know, I never had any doubts, but it's hard to go through a public divorce that's
15:35extremely public and everyone on social media is commenting.
15:38So that was rough.
15:40And to film a show while you're doing it, it makes it doubly.
15:45And like you said, she gets back up.
15:48I'm excited to see her kind of get back into the swing of like fucking love.
15:51She's in her happy place.
15:52Yes, exactly.
15:53Are we in?
15:54Because I know you bring a handsome man around you on occasion.
15:57Phaedra, are we?
15:58How is the boy doing?
16:00Because I was wondering in my head, I was like, I want to watch Phaedra and Portia go on double dates.
16:03But I'm like, I don't know if Phaedra's on the market to do that or not.
16:06Well, no, I mean, obviously I'm dating, but I'm single.
16:10You know, I'm not in a committed relationship with anyone.
16:13So, you know, I'm a DEI employee.
16:15So, hey, I'm a player around.
16:17So, yeah, bring them on.
16:19Would you want to do a love hotel type of date situation or would you rather date in Atlanta?
16:23Oh, my God.
16:23I would love to do love hotel.
16:25I thought that was spectacular.
16:27That was good.
16:28You and Portia on Love Hotel would be crazy.
16:32It would be wonderful.
16:33That would be so insane.
16:34That would be a perfect setup for some love and some laughs.
16:37Wait, and do you know who could join you on Love Hotel is Denise Richards because her husband just filed for divorce.
16:43Yes, another housewife's marriage is coming to an end.
16:47What do we think of Denise and Erin going to splitsville?
16:51Wow.
16:51This is news to me.
16:53Yeah.
16:53You know, divorce is I would never be happy about any divorce because marriage is hard and no one knows what's going on in anyone's marriage except for the husband and the wife.
17:06And it is it's a lot.
17:08So I hate to hear anyone getting a divorce because this emotionally is so draining.
17:14And on the good side, though, did you see I'm not sure how much you've interacted with Eva Marcel.
17:18Did you see she's getting back with her hugs?
17:20I know she did a soft loss on Instagram, which is cute.
17:23Oh, I saw it.
17:25It was a hard launch.
17:27Exactly.
17:27It wasn't anything soft about that.
17:29Right.
17:29How do we feel about that?
17:30Are you happy for her?
17:31She seems thrilled.
17:32I love Eva.
17:33Eva and I, our families are extremely close.
17:36We've known each other forever.
17:39So, you know, Eva's such a free spirit, such a good person.
17:44And I'm just happy for her.
17:45She's happy.
17:46I'm happy.
17:46You know, because in any relationship, only the man and the woman that's in it or the
17:51woman and the woman or whoever's in it, however they do it, it's their business, you know?
17:56So if they love it, I love it.
17:59And that's the thing.
17:59And the video of them, I'm like, oh, she because Eva is just such a bright energy and
18:03it's just always going away.
18:04And she seems so happy there.
18:05I was like, she deserves this.
18:07And do you think that Michael is a good guy for her?
18:11Because it seems like she, in this moment, thinks that he is the one and it's time to
18:15repair this relationship.
18:16She obviously married him.
18:17So she saw something in him that made her commit to him for a lifetime.
18:22And obviously it didn't last a lifetime.
18:25But, you know, sometimes love spins the block.
18:28So second time around might be the best time.
18:30That's right.
18:31We love a right group.
18:32I just hope that it is.
18:33And speaking of second times around, that also could be the case for friendship.
18:37So if you and Angela, you know, are back to filming, what would she have to do to get
18:42back in Phaedra's good graces?
18:44Is there anything she can do?
18:46I mean, it needs to start with an apology.
18:50Yeah.
18:51I think she's capable of that.
18:53Yeah, she is.
18:54I think she's capable of an apology.
18:55She can send you a fan.
18:58Keep cool.
18:59And then maybe you'll be a F'Angela.
19:01You know?
19:02I don't want to.
19:03We want to go there for that.
19:07I don't want to start with a flop.
19:09My God.
19:11Phaedra, thank you so much for taking the time to chat.
19:12It's always so much fun talking to you.
19:15Thank you for having me.
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