Who is Dr Antoinette Liles? Meet Belle Collective's glamorous dentist on OWN show who recently got divorced
Last week, comedian Loni Love hosted a Zoom press outing for OWN's latest series 'Belle Collective' where viewers were introduced to five successful, glamourous boss ladies who are redefining what it means to be a southern belle in Jackson, Mississippi. Now, Dr Antoinette Liles is making news for her appearance in the show and everybody wants to know who is she.
Who is Dr Antoinette Liles?
Born in 1989, Dr Antoinette Liles is one of the few Black female dentists in the state. She is navigating a recent divorce and opening her very own dental practice. As per Indeed, the average salary of a dentist in Utah is about $220,000 annually. She was married to Trey, who was also a dentist. She is followed by at least 7,000 people on Instagram. Liles often posts pictures from her beautiful vacations on Instagram. She graduated from the HBCU and is a first-generation college student, as per her website.
In an Instagram post, she revealed a lot about her husband, her profession and the difficulties she faced in 2020. She wrote: "I moved to Jackson, MS. August 17, 2007 as a 17 year-old kid. I was bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to conquer the world. I got my first degree here, my doctorate degree here, married my dental school sweetheart here, purchased my first home here and believed that I had everything I ever dreamed of. Then life happened...At the top of 2020, I found myself divorced, unemployed, a Doctor but regarded as non-essential, in a quiet house. Alone. This is where #MintDentalMS was born. At my lowest point, my new dream was born!"
Her Instagram post suggests that she follows and support the Democratic Party and simply adores Vice President Kamala Harris. In one post she said: "Madam Vice President @kamalaharris, the first Black woman ever elected in this position, was sworn in today. I’m over the moon about it Harris’ victory gives hope to all women. “While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last.” Y’all, I’m giddy like Christmas. My favorite excerpts from her acceptance speech: [My] “vision of our nation as a beloved community — where all are welcome, no matter what we look like, no matter where we come from or who we love," she continued sharing several excerpts.
Before entering the show, she posted, "Did you catch our exclusive special on @owntv tonight? I’m sharing the most intimate moments of my life as I navigate post-divorce and building my dental practice. My journey is about overcoming obstacles and stepping into my dreams, which is now a reality! With my practice opening early 2021, there’s so much more to come and share. So, tune in every Friday night starting January 15th at 10|9c on @OWNTV #BelleCollective @ownkeepitreal @kingdomreignent."