'You weren't famous to me!' Kim Fields joins the Real Housewives Of Atlanta... but Porsha is unimpressed in new trailer

Kim Fields is perhaps best known for playing cute Tootie in The Facts Of Life.

The 46-year-old actress is soon thrown into the melee of reality TV as she joins the Real Housewives Of Atlanta.

Catfights and tears, a martial crisis and a pregnancy are among the story twists and turns in Bravo's just-released trailer for season eight, which premieres November 8.

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Wild and wilder: The Real Housewives Of Atlanta gets off to a groovy start in Bravo's new season eight trailer

Wild and wilder: The Real Housewives Of Atlanta gets off to a groovy start in Bravo's new season eight trailer

The former child star can't seem to believe her eyes or ears at the shenanigans, saying, 'Are we grown-a*s women talking like this?'

Kim is ushered in among 'Hollywood royalty' fanfare but not everyone is impressed by her credentials as Porsha Stewart snaps, 'We weren't born. You weren't famous to me. I didn't even know who you were.'

Kim is seen telling Phaedra Parks, 'Your husband can't be your best friend,' to which Phaedra replies, 'Well, my husband is in prison.'

Shocked: The Facts of Life star Kim Fields joins the reality show where she learns some shocking 'facts' too

Shocked: The Facts of Life star Kim Fields joins the reality show where she learns some shocking 'facts' too

Party time: Porsha Stewart dons a skimpy cut-out skirt over a bikini for a night of fun with the ladies

Party time: Porsha Stewart dons a skimpy cut-out skirt over a bikini for a night of fun with the ladies

Shake it: The reality star gives viewers a booty-ful view of her derriere during an impromptu dance

Shake it: The reality star gives viewers a booty-ful view of her derriere during an impromptu dance

Believe it: The ladies appear to be spellbound as they gather round the coffee table

Believe it: The ladies appear to be spellbound as they gather round the coffee table

Former child star: Kim - who replaces the departing NeNe Leakes - gets a warm welcome from Kenya who calls her 'Hollywood royalty'

Former child star: Kim - who replaces the departing NeNe Leakes - gets a warm welcome from Kenya who calls her 'Hollywood royalty'

Phaedra doesn't seem to be lacking for company as she's seen soaking up the attentions of a potential new man in the jacuzzi.

'I want a baby,' Kandi says in the beginning of the teaser, and later she makes a huge announcement - she's pregnant.

'We have a new heir coming to our throne,' Kandi says at a gathering, rubbing her tummy.

Not so impressed: Porsha snaps at Kim, 'We weren't born. You weren't famous to me. I didn't even know who you were'

Not so impressed: Porsha snaps at Kim, 'We weren't born. You weren't famous to me. I didn't even know who you were'

Marital upheaval: Cynthia Bailey's marriage to Peter is tested after she discovers an 'incriminating' video

Marital upheaval: Cynthia Bailey's marriage to Peter is tested after she discovers an 'incriminating' video

Baby news: Pregnant Kandi Burruss announces, 'We have a new heir coming to our throne,' as husband Todd Tucker caresses her bump

Baby news: Pregnant Kandi Burruss announces, 'We have a new heir coming to our throne,' as husband Todd Tucker caresses her bump

Complications? Kandi faces some issues during her pregnancy

Complications? Kandi faces some issues during her pregnancy

But the season eight trailer alerts viewers that some complications during the pregnancy might arise.

The mom-to-be, who is wed to Todd Tucker, recently shared her estimated due date via Instagram.

'My #Babybump is getting out there now! Can’t wait to meet you #BabyTucker!. My baby is suppose to be a #Capricorn. Bringing in #2016 with a bang,' Kandi wrote.

Meanwhile, the trailer shows Porsha making out on the couch with her new man, NFL player Duke Williams.

Welcome back: Sheree Stringfield returns to the Real Housewives Of Atlanta

Welcome back: Sheree Stringfield returns to the Real Housewives Of Atlanta

My husband is in prison:' Phaedra alerts newcomer Kim to the status of her marriage to Apollo Nida

My husband is in prison:' Phaedra alerts newcomer Kim to the status of her marriage to Apollo Nida

Catfight: A fight ensues that ends with Cynthia kicking Porsha in the stomach after the latter calls her a 'b***ch' one too many times

Catfight: A fight ensues that ends with Cynthia kicking Porsha in the stomach after the latter calls her a 'b***ch' one too many times

Believe it: Kim can't seem to believe her eyes or ears at the shenanigans, saying, 'Are we grown-a*s women talking like this?'

Believe it: Kim can't seem to believe her eyes or ears at the shenanigans, saying, 'Are we grown-a*s women talking like this?'

Kenya gets her groove going as she dances at a party in a riveting red dress.

There are plenty of tears to coincide with all the drama going on.

Kim gets teary when she confesses she's 'lost herself' in another scene while Kenya has a teary heart-to-heart talk with her dad.

Emotions running high: Tears abound as Kenya has a heart-to-heart talk with her father

Emotions running high: Tears abound as Kenya has a heart-to-heart talk with her father

Dry your eyes: Kim weeps after revealing she feels she has 'lost herself'

Dry your eyes: Kim weeps after revealing she feels she has 'lost herself'

A lot of finger-pointing going on: Porsha has some issues with Cynthia whom she accuses of being 'fake as f***k'

A lot of finger-pointing going on: Porsha has some issues with Cynthia whom she accuses of being 'fake as f***k'

Cynthia's marriage to Peter is tested after she discovers an 'incriminating' video, and one scene shows her crying and wiping away the tears with a tissue.

The catfighting between Phaedra and Kandi continues.

Porsha has some issues with Cynthia whom she accuses of being 'fake as f***k,' and a fight ensues that ends with Cynthia kicking Porsha in the stomach when the latter calls her a 'b***ch' one too many times..

One of the ladies - it's not certain who - is seen lying on the stone floor in just a white robe.

Sheree Whitfield returns to the show and causes some friction during a meal.

In hot water: Phaedra doesn't seem to be lacking for company as she's seen soaking up the attentions of a potential new man in the jacuzzi

In hot water: Phaedra doesn't seem to be lacking for company as she's seen soaking up the attentions of a potential new man in the jacuzzi

On the floor: One of the ladies - it's not known who yet - collapses on the stone floor but fans might have to wait for the November 8 season eight premiere to know just who it is

On the floor: One of the ladies - it's not known who yet - collapses on the stone floor but fans might have to wait for the November 8 season eight premiere to know just who it is

 

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