Kandi Burruss is taking a moment to honor a woman who’s been the heart and soul of her family for decades. In a heartfelt tribute, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star celebrated her Aunt Bertha’s 80th birthday, sharing a touching message that radiated love, respect, and admiration.
“Happy 80th birthday to a true ATL legend — my Aunt Bertha!” Kandi wrote, making sure the world knew just how much this incredible woman means to her and their family. Aunt Bertha, who has been the backbone of the Burruss clan, is known for her unshakeable strength, wisdom, and, of course, that signature attitude that everyone in the family knows and loves.
For Kandi, Aunt Bertha represents much more than just family. “She’s always kept it real, always kept us laughing, and never hesitated to put us in line when we needed it,” Kandi shared. It’s clear that Aunt Bertha’s influence has shaped the family in ways that words can’t fully capture. She’s the one who’s held everything together through thick and thin, with her infectious energy and no-nonsense approach to life.
Reaching such a monumental milestone, 80 years strong, is a huge blessing, and Kandi didn’t take it for granted. In her tribute, Kandi expressed how blessed she feels to have such a strong, beautiful, and wise woman in her life. “Hitting 80 with that much strength, wisdom, and personality — it’s a blessing,” she said. The love and appreciation she feels for her aunt are undeniable, and Kandi made sure to share that sentiment with her millions of followers.
This milestone birthday is a reminder that life’s greatest treasures are the people who stand by us, support us, and help us grow. Aunt Bertha isn’t just a relative; she’s a queen in her own right, a guiding light who continues to inspire everyone around her.
Kandi’s tribute to Aunt Bertha is a beautiful moment of family love, and it highlights how important it is to cherish the ones who’ve made an impact on our lives, no matter the stage of life they’re in. Here’s to Aunt Bertha — the ATL legend who proves that age is just a number, and strength, humor, and wisdom only grow with time.
Southern Charm‘s Whitney Sudler-Smith is getting closer to settling down. Whitney shared some major updates about his love life during BravoCon 2025, but his mom, Patricia Altschul, has some doubts about it.
Whitney appeared on the It’s All About to Go South panel on Sunday, Nov. 16, alongside Patricia, where he revealed that he has been having “an on-and-off thing with a girl in Europe” and he is excited about their future. “At some point, might tie the knot,” he added. “Maybe not, I don’t know. We’ll see how it goes.”
“But it’s a work in progress,” he concluded.
Although Whitney admitted to “lying” about stating that he wanted to get married soon, Austen Kroll confirmed that he has some big plans for the future. “Whitney was pretty serious about that,” Austen confirmed. “I remember talking to you and I was pretty shocked by it.”
“I think Whitney’s closer than we think,” Austen stated.
Patricia, who was sitting directly next to Whitney at the panel, expressed her own doubts for her only son’s future. “I’ll believe it when I see it,” she said, to applause from the audience.
But, she was once hopeful about this. Patricia spoke with The Daily Dish in March, where she admitted that she was optimistic about Whitney getting married in the future. “I’m still hopeful. As long as I’m still breathing, I’m still hopeful,” she said.
However, she revealed that she was not waiting with baited breath, either. “I’m not holding my breath, I’ve done it before…He doesn’t like it when I talk about his, you know, who he’s seeing. I don’t know that anything is serious right now. I know there’s a contender, but let’s just wait and see,” she added.
Yes, she does. During Southern Charm Season 9, Patricia appeared in a confessional where she stated that she wants Whitney to have kids. “I want Whitney to have a family,” she said during Episode 15. “He’s an only child and…it just seems like life is slipping away.”
“I want him to get married now,” she added. “I mean, I did it after a couple of minutes. I don’t know why he can’t.”