‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star faces defamation suit amid divorce

Attempts to contact Williams, 43, via phone, email and social media were not immediately successful.

Williams married Guobadia, 60, in Atlanta in November 2022. She filed for divorce 15 months later.

Guobadia’s lawsuit contains images of social media posts that he says Williams published to Instagram in July to embarrass him. The posts reference erectile dysfunction and men’s health awareness.

Williams also posted recommendations for dealing with erectile dysfunction, including advice on weight loss, quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet and reducing stress, Guobadia alleges. He says the timing and context of the posts make it clear they were directed at him.

“These posts were intentionally crafted to imply that plaintiff suffers from this condition, casting him in a negative and humiliating light,” the lawsuit states. “Defendant’s statements, presented as factual, have caused significant harm to plaintiff’s personal and professional reputation, subjected him to public ridicule, and inflicted severe emotional distress.”

Williams has 7.7 million followers on Instagram.

Guobadia, an investment company executive, says several media articles were published about Williams’ posts.

He says he has never had erectile dysfunction.

“Defendant’s allegations not only targeted plaintiff’s physical and emotional integrity but also struck at the core of his reputation as a capable and respected entrepreneur and philanthropist,” the lawsuit states. “The damage extends into his personal relationships, where he is met with skepticism and pity, and into his professional engagements, where the shadow of these false allegations looms large.”

Guobadia’s claims include defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.