Exclusive Interview!

Tammy McCall Browning joined the ladies of The Real Housewives of Atlanta this past season, and made quite a splash! Tammy brought a new and fun energy to the group and was never afraid to tell everyone what she really thought. Even though Tammy was not a major part of the second half of the season, she was still a hot topic, especially during the reunion. We caught up with Tammy to get all the details about what really happened during her time on the show, and what she’s been up to and in regular Tammy fashion, she didn’t hold back! Check out our exclusive tell-all interview with Tammy McCall Browning below!

Tammy McCall Browning RHOA Exclusive Interview

Q: So how did all of this happen? How did you become apart of this popular show?

A: “A friend of mine knew Carlos King, who has worked on the show off and on for many years… they saw some modeling pictures of me and the next thing I knew they called me and wanted to interview me. I was really intrigued, but I was also very confused because I don’t fit that mold. It just kept going and we were filming, and I just got used to the crew and everyone being around. Life is an experience and you just have to make the best of it!”

Q: Did you watch the show before coming on?

A: “I was not a regular watcher because I’m not a regular TV watcher. I’m extremely active, so I’m always in ballet class or running around with my son… I’m always on the go! I did have a bit of a weakness for the reunion shows. Basically, I wouldn’t get all of the information, but I would get a little bit from the reunion shows. Of course, I knew who Nene was and I’m a big fan of hers. There’s something about her that’s magnetic to me. Even though I wasn’t a regular watcher, I was aware of it… it’s a huge show!”

“Also, I knew about it from the beginning because Bob Whitfield is one of my best friends, and I knew his ex-wife (Sheree) would be on there. At first, I actually wasn’t going to watch the show because they were saying mean things about Bob. That was so long ago now… the show’s been on for 8 years! Time really flies.”

Q: Can you explain the whole situation with Sheree & Bob?

A: “Bob and I are kindred spirits in a way… we are both very loyal to our friends. The way that we tease each other is very politically incorrect, and it’s always been that way. Now, he does have a lot of female friends… and I don’t know everything that has gone on between them, but I know my relationship with him. I was probably biased at the time, because I felt that she just didn’t like me because I was friends with Bob. Me looking at it from her perspective at that time, I can see where she would have had reservations… but for it to be carried on to this point (16 years later), it’s so old and totally irrelevant. I was actually having a good time with Sheree on the trip, because I saw a different side of her that I wouldn’t have seen if It weren’t for this show. It was actually a good thing.”

Q: Early on there were so many rumors going around that someone named Tammy was going to be a new housewife this season… but they didn’t have a lot of information about you! You were like the mystery girl, haha! But the rumor was that you were supposed to be a full-time housewife this season. What happened with that?

A: “Originally, I was supposed to be brought on as Cynthia’s friend because we have several mutual friends, so we’ve known each other for quite a few years. Somewhere in-between the couple of months of filming, I did do the promotional shoot as a full-time housewife. Of course the photo’s are out there, where I’m on the end next to Kenya in a pink dress. To be honest, I don’t really know what happened… I mean I don’t work for Bravo. They have a job to do, and I’m not upset with anyone. I had a choice of getting involved or not getting involved. I think they were toying back and forth about whether or not to make me a full housewife… and whatever ended up happening, ended up happening. Experience wise, I would not trade it for the world. It kind of showed me what I was made of! The cast and crew were wonderful! After I stopped filming, I ended up missing those people. I was so used to having everyone around.”

Q: Since we didn’t get to see your everyday life on the show this season, could you tell us a little more about yourself?

A: “So, I danced my entire life and I took a 20 year break to raise my son Freedom AKA Freco… he’s a rapper, dancer, and entertainer! I’m his Momager and his biggest fan! He had his first solo single come out not too long ago, so I’m trying to manage being his Mom and Momager which is not as easy as people think it is. Meanwhile, I’m trying to get back to being my old Tammy self… so I’m back dancing after my 20 year hiatus and I’m actually back dancing with my very first ballet teacher from when I was 4 years. Her name is Annette Lewis and she is just a powerhouse! We’re back together dancing, but also she’s my boss because she’s also a fashion designer! She was actually on the season of Project Runway that didn’t air because there was a lawsuit that season. This was about 5 or 6 years ago when the show was moving from Bravo to Lifetime. Her season didn’t air, but they are going to release a documentary about it later on. She has a line that’s called, Does It Dance, and I’m her co-designer. She’s an amazing person! People joke that we share a brain except that I’m a tall black woman and she’s a short white woman. I also design these harnesses, and I was going to produce a line myself because I design them and I have a leather artisan that actually constructs them for me, but now we’re actually going to incorporate them with the fashion line. Be on the lookout for them!”

Q: What did you think of the the lake lanier cruise AKA the boat trip from hell?

A: “For me, I took a dip in the water and was swimming when all of the craziness went down. When I got back on the boat, I was downstairs changing clothes and was getting ready to go back upstairs with everyone else. Then I heard all of the craziness and saw the camera people running by me, and they told me that someone got kicked. I was wondering how the hell all of this could have happened for the few minutes that I was in the water. So, I wasn’t really present during all of it, but I can say that Cynthia was very upset. She came down and she was clearly emotional and very distraught and upset. That was the moment that I knew that sh*t was real! It was all kind of fun and games until then.”

Q: So what really happened in Miami?

A: “That is something emotional for me and the people that I care about… so, the only thing that I can be clear about is that, it was not the hot tub time machine party that it seemed. When everyone was in the hot tub, I was swimming on the other side of the property in the pool. That was the first time I got to touch any water since we were in Miami. The only thing that I saw was that Kenya was definitely hitting on and flirting with Glen… and then the next thing I saw was her yelling at the security people and the security people putting their hands on him. My instinct was to get these people off of him. Now, people are going to think whatever they wanna think… but we were at a pool and it was wet, and I slipped. The next thing I know I’m waking up and everyone’s leaning over me, yelling and screaming. That really was a rough and emotional time. People can say whatever they wanna say about me, because I truly don’t care… but when it comes to the people that I love and care about, it’s a whole different stratosphere. I can only go by what I saw and that’s all I have to say about that.”

Q: What did you think of the other ladies talking behind your back and making fun of the situation?

A: “I cannot lie, that hurt my feelings. When people sent me things and sent me snippets of the videos, that hurt my feelings. When someone gets injured, I would not personally be comfortable laughing at them, but that’s me. It is what it is and life goes on.”

Q: Did you even think about ever seeing this group of ladies ever again after all of the drama in Miami?

A: “After that, there was nothing else filmed for me until the finale. There were definitely certain people that were genuinely were concerned and I really appreciate that. Spending my time being angry and bitter, would be a waste of time.”

Q: You decided to go to the finale party, why did you decide to go and what was it like seeing all of the ladies again?

A: “I honestly had a blast at that party. At the point that I stopped filming, was the point that I was just starting to get comfortable. So, with the finale episode I was happy to see a lot of the people. I was not concerned about anyone doing anything to me. I just wanted to enjoy these people and enjoy the company and I had a blast! They didn’t air it, but I actually performed at that party! I did one of my modern ballet pieces… but they didn’t air it.”

Q: Would you ever return if they asked you?

A: “Personally, I feel like there are a lot of things unresolved. There were a lot of things that we were filming that nobody ever got to see. I’m a dancer, and nobody has ever got to see me perform or anything. Because of that, I wouldn’t write it off.”

Keep up with Tammy’s busy life!

Instagram: @TammyMccallBrowning

Dance Company: Goodmoves.org/moving-on

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