Reality television star Porsha Williams has publicly introduced her new girlfriend to the world, nearly two months after first announcing she was dating a woman. The Real Housewives of Atlanta veteran took to Instagram on Friday to make her relationship with Patrice 'Sway' McKinney official.
Instagram Official Reveal
The 44-year-old shared a carousel of cosy photos and videos with her new partner to mark Sway's birthday. Porsha Williams penned an affectionate caption for her girlfriend, writing: 'The Happiest Birthday @sway_thepro. Hope this year continues to bring you everything you want and more!' She added playfully, 'Can’t wait to act up Saturday!' in anticipation of their weekend plans together.
The post featured several intimate moments, including the couple embracing in front of a Christmas tree display and footage of them enjoying a night out clubbing. Porsha looked stunning in a clinging leopard print maxi dress with spaghetti straps, her highlighted brown hair flowing freely. Her girlfriend Sway opted for a more casual look in black trousers and a zip-up sweater, showing off her heavily tattooed forearm and accessorising with a chain necklace and flashy watch.
Who is Porsha Williams' New Partner?
Patrice 'Sway' McKinney is a business owner based in Atlanta, where she runs Encore Salon Suites. According to her Instagram profile, she specialises in helping people 'open a profitable salon suite business' through mentorship programmes. This relationship marks Porsha's first public romance since her divorce from Simon Guobadia was finalised in June 2024.
The reality star had filed for divorce from the 61-year-old Nigerian businessman in February 2024, just over one year after their marriage. Notably, Guobadia is the ex-husband of her RHOA co-star Falynn Pina.
Dating Advice and Personal Growth
Earlier this month at BravoCon in Las Vegas, Porsha offered candid dating advice to a fan, revealing it had taken her until now to 'figure out' her love life. She told a woman in her 30s who felt anxious about dating: 'Date knowing who you are and knowing what you want, and if you see a red flag, run b***h!'
At CultureCon in early October, Porsha had previously disclosed she had narrowed her dating prospects down to two people - a man and a woman - though she didn't name them at the time. She explained she was being particularly selective after experiencing tumultuous relationships in the past, stating: 'I really wanted to make sure these were normal people.'
The media personality has been open about her journey in therapy and becoming more introspective about her love life. 'I have to soften up a bit,' she noted during her CultureCon appearance. 'I have to not expect a whole lot of elaborate things… I have to expect someone to call me out from time to time.'
Porsha was previously married to NFL alum Kordell Stewart from 2011 until 2013 before her more recent marriage to Simon Guobadia. Her public reveal with Sway McKinney represents a significant new chapter in her personal life and journey toward finding fulfilling relationships.
