KENYA MOORE & BROOKLYN DALY MOTHER'S DAY EDITION.

"THE GREATEST LESSON MOTHERHOOD HAS TAUGHT ME"

You're known for iconic reads and shade; What's the key to delivering it with style and humor?

The key to delivering a read with style and humor is timing, intelligence, and humor. You have to be smart and state the unexpected but also the obvious delivered with a smile, eye roll or laugh. It’s never about being cruel—it’s about being clever. I always make sure it’s rooted in truth, dressed in glam, and sprinkled with just enough teas to make it unforgettable.

Looking back, what did winning Miss USA at such a young age teach you about confidence? 

Winning Miss USA at a young age taught me that confidence isn’t about perfection—it’s about believing in yourself even when others doubt you or want you to fail. It showed me the power of owning my presence, using my voice, and walking into every room like I belong there—because I do. I own every part of who I am. No one is perfect but I believe you can manifest your own reality. I want my daughter and other young girls to know they have all the power.

You've worn so many hats professionally; actress, producer, entrepreneur, reality star. Which role has felt most authentic to who you truly are?

My role as a mother feels like my destiny. It’s the most powerful, transformative journey I’ve ever experienced. It taught me unconditional love, patience, strength, and vulnerability all at once. Through motherhood, I discovered who I truly am—and who I’m still becoming. It’s my greatest title, my deepest purpose, and the purest expression of love.

Who from the RHOA cast has surprised you the most in terms of personal growth. 

The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member who has shown the most personal growth is me—Kenya Moore. When I first joined the show, I know I came across as strong, defensive, and sometimes confrontational. I was fighting battles I hadn’t even fully healed from, and I put up walls to protect myself. But over the years—especially after becoming a mother—I started to evolve in ways I never expected. Motherhood changed me. It softened me, grounded me, and made me see life through a completely different lens. I became more vulnerable, more reflective, and more intentional with how I show up—not just on the show, but in my real life. I’ve learned to let go of some of the pain I carried for so long. I’ve learned that I don’t always have to fight to be heard or prove my worth. I now stand in my truth with confidence and grace, and I’ve worked hard to protect my peace, my daughter, and my legacy. My growth hasn’t been perfect or linear, but it’s been real. I’m proud of the woman I’ve become—and I know my story is still unfolding.

What is the greatest lesson motherhood has taught you about love?

Motherhood has taught me that love is infinite, unconditional, and fiercely selfless. Before becoming a mother, love felt more transactional—rooted in reciprocity or shaped by expectation. But holding my child for the first time, I realized love can exist without boundaries, without needing anything in return. It’s in the sleepless nights, the worry over a fever, the joy of a first smile. It’s the kind of love that rewires your instincts—teaching you to put someone else’s needs before your own without even thinking twice. Motherhood reveals that real love is not just a feeling, but a verb—shown daily through patience, protection, sacrifice, and presence. Most importantly, it taught me that love isn’t always perfect—it’s messy, raw, and vulnerable—but it’s also the most powerful force that can heal, strengthen, and transform.

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