Phaedra Parks

Attorney

American Athens, Georgia, U.S. Scorpio 5'1" (155 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionAttorney
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/10/1973
Age53 years
BirthplaceAthens, Georgia, U.S.
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Phaedra Parks

20/10/2026

Phaedra Parks told Bravo's coverage that she and boyfriend CT Tamburello remain together and that the relationship is going strong. She described him as a great guy, and he said she brings him peace.

05/09/2026

Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello were photographed together at LAX, which made their relationship publicly visible. Parks had earlier confirmed the romance on Jeff Lewis's radio show, and the couple also made their red carpet debut together at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

04/09/2026

Phaedra Parks confirmed she is dating CT Tamburello, her former co-star from The Traitors, after months of speculation. The couple planned to attend the Emmys together, where Tamburello was serving as a presenter.

01/09/2026

Phaedra Parks announced she will be the 2026 Grand Marshal of the all-female Mardi Gras krewe Krewe of Athena. She said she was excited to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with the club, which focuses on community service and sisterhood.

18/05/2026

Phaedra Parks publicly described a friendlier co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband Apollo Nida as they support their son Ayden. She highlighted Ayden's high school track achievements and his progress toward getting his driver's license.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NamePhaedra Creonta Parks
Known ForAppearing on the American TV show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2010-2017, 2024–)

Physical Stats & More

Height5'1" (155 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • London School of Economics, England
  • Wesleyan College, Georgia (1990-1994)
  • University of Georgia School of Law, Georgia (1995-1998)
  • Jefferson State Community College, Alabama
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Wesleyan College, Georgia
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Georgia School of Law, Georgia
  • Degree in Mortuary Sciences from Jefferson State Community College, Alabama

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Gardening
  • Dancing
  • Horse Riding
  • Floral Design

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Apollo Nida (Businessman, Philanthropist, Personal Trainer, Public Speaker)
  • Tone Kapone (2019; Radio Host, Content Creator, Social Media Influencer)
  • Medina Islam (2019-2021; Actor, Rapper, Model, Business Consultant)
  • CT Tamburello (2026-present; Reality TV Personality)
Marriage Date2009
Current PartnerCT Tamburello (relationship confirmed publicly in September 2026)

Family

FatherHenry Parks (Pastor)
MotherRegina Bell (Pastor)
Siblings
  • Albert Bell (Brother)
  • Henri Jacques Parks (Singer, Brother)
  • Keosha Bell (Sister)
SpouseApollo Nida (m.2009-div.2017)
Children
  • Ayden Nida (Son)
  • Dylan Nida (Son)

Career

DebutStarted as Consulting Producer for reality TV show Tiny & Toya.
ActingAppeared as Bernice Whitfield in the TV show Covenant (2021) on Amazon Prime Video.
Reality TVKnown for her role as herself in The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2010-2017, 2024–). Starred on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (2022), Married to Medicine (season 10, 2023), The Real Housewives of Dubai, and was a breakout star on The Traitors. Competed on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
Awards & Honors
  • Named Attorney of Distinction by Jezebel magazine (2005)
  • Included in Rolling Out Magazine's 'Top 25 Most Influential Women' (2006)
  • Featured in Who's Who in Law by Atlanta Business Chronicle (2006)
  • Received Attorney of the Year by the Gate City Bar Association (19 December 2006)
  • Awarded The Extra Mile Award by Ryan Cameron Foundation (2006)
  • Recognized as Georgia Rising Stars Super Lawyers by Atlanta Magazine (2007)
  • Inducted into Outstanding Atlanta for community involvement (2008)
  • Honored as one of Atlanta's Top Women of Influence by Atlanta Business League (2009)
  • Won an Emmy Award for The Traitors (2024)
  • Nominated for Best Reality TV Star at the People’s Choice Awards
  • Named 2026 Grand Marshal of Krewe of Athena (Mardi Gras season 2026)
Recent RolesNamed 2026 Grand Marshal of Krewe of Athena; appeared on a Traitors panel at the Emmys' Televerse event in 2026.

Favourites

DessertRed Velvet Cake
TV Shows
  • Nightline (1980-present)
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003-present)
  • The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (2015–2022)
ComedianTrevor Noah (Stand-Up Comedian, Writer, Producer, Actor, TV Host)

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phaedraparks/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She worked at GEICO from 1990 to 2000.
2. From 1998 to 2000, she practiced law at Bridges Ormand & Faenza.
3. Founded a boutique law firm, The Parks Group, in January 2000.
4. Specializes in entertainment and intellectual property law, as well as criminal defense.
5. Represented many public figures, including Bobby Brown.
6. Served as president of the Gate City Bar Association and on the advisory board of the American Bar Association.
7. Participated in Leadership Atlanta, focusing on community leadership, in 2009.
8. Involved as a motivational speaker, addressing various topics such as business and personal growth.
9. Contributed to advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community and addressed social injustices.
10. Became an author with the publication of her book on 12 November 2013.
11. Created the Phaedra Scholars Scholarship to support first-generation minority law students.
12. Involved with various boards, such as the Junior League of Atlanta and the American Heart Association.
13. Featured in several unscripted series, including ‘Braxton Family Values’ and ‘The Traitors’.
14. Also works as a mortician and has owned funeral homes.
15. Interested in pursuing floral design as a complementary career venture.
16. Has expressed interest in a future career in politics.
17. Works as a Reiki healer, in addition to her other professional roles.

Also born on 26 October

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