Cynthia Bailey 'Really Hopes' Lenny Kravitz Didn't Hear Her Viral Story That He Once Got Her Number But Never Called (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Cynthia Bailey, Lenny Kravtiz.Photo:Frazer Harrison/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Frazer Harrison/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Cynthia Baileyis hopingLenny Kravitzis still in the dark when it comes to the viral story about their missed connection.TheReal Housewives of Atlantastar, 57, previously revealed that the Grammy winner, 60, did not call her after obtaining her phone number.Bailey noted that she “didn’t really feel any sparks” with the musician but he still asked for her number atMick Jagger’s star-studded 80th birthday partylast July in London.“He asked Mick’s fiancée for my number,” Bailey recalled during the live taping ofTeddi MellencampandTamra Judge’sTwo Ts in a Podpodcast earlier this month. However, she revealed the rocker never followed up, adding, “He didn’t use my damn number.“Cynthia Bailey attends ‘An Unforgettable Evening’ Benefiting The Women’s Cancer Research Fund at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on April 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Amy Sussman/GettyBailey, 57, told PEOPLE at the1st Annual Gurus Awardsat SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Nov. 10 that she hopes Kravitz, 60, never found out about her public confession.When asked if heard about her viral story, she responded, “I hope not. I never expected it to go viral, basically. And I really hope that Lenny Kravitz did not somehow hear about it or see it.”The reality star went on to praise the “Fly Away” singer as “a lovely man.”“I met him with Mick Jagger at Mick’s 80th in London,” she continued. “He introduced him to all of his friends.”Lenny Kravitz attends the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 4, 2024 in Palm Springs, California.Monica Schipper/WireImageShe added that Kravitz has “always been a celebrity crush, but you never really meet your celebrity crushes. So I was excited to meet him.”“And then numbers were exchanged, but no calls were made,” she continued. “And that’s okay because that’s a humble brag, you know what I’m saying?”She added that the “humble” part was that “he had the number but [he] didn’t call.”Last September, Baileytold PEOPLEthat she met someone she was interested in romantically, but planned to take things slow following hersplitfrom Fox Sports correspondent Mike Hill after two years of marriage.“It’s coming along all right, it’s coming along,” she said of her dating life at the time. “There’s someone that I really like dating a lot, but we’re taking it slow. I’m still open to dating other people.”Bailey filed for divorce from Hill in October 2022. She shared astatement with PEOPLEat the time that read, “God does not make mistakes! I truly believe in my heart Mike coming into my life was destiny. I jumped in, both feet first and gave it my all.““Although that journey has come to an end,” she added. “I am so grateful for our continued friendship, and the beautiful memories that we made together. God willing, I will find love again. Whatever is destined to be, will be; and I could not be more excited for my next chapter!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.TheReal Housewives of Atlanta’s season 16 is set to premiere in 2025 with Baileyreturning in a “friend” role.

Cynthia Baileyis hopingLenny Kravitzis still in the dark when it comes to the viral story about their missed connection.

TheReal Housewives of Atlantastar, 57, previously revealed that the Grammy winner, 60, did not call her after obtaining her phone number.

Bailey noted that she “didn’t really feel any sparks” with the musician but he still asked for her number atMick Jagger’s star-studded 80th birthday partylast July in London.

“He asked Mick’s fiancée for my number,” Bailey recalled during the live taping ofTeddi MellencampandTamra Judge’sTwo Ts in a Podpodcast earlier this month. However, she revealed the rocker never followed up, adding, “He didn’t use my damn number.”

Cynthia Bailey attends ‘An Unforgettable Evening’ Benefiting The Women’s Cancer Research Fund at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on April 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

Bailey, 57, told PEOPLE at the1st Annual Gurus Awardsat SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Nov. 10 that she hopes Kravitz, 60, never found out about her public confession.

When asked if heard about her viral story, she responded, “I hope not. I never expected it to go viral, basically. And I really hope that Lenny Kravitz did not somehow hear about it or see it.”

The reality star went on to praise the “Fly Away” singer as “a lovely man.”

“I met him with Mick Jagger at Mick’s 80th in London,” she continued. “He introduced him to all of his friends.”

Lenny Kravitz attends the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 4, 2024 in Palm Springs, California.Monica Schipper/WireImage

Monica Schipper/WireImage

She added that Kravitz has “always been a celebrity crush, but you never really meet your celebrity crushes. So I was excited to meet him.”

“And then numbers were exchanged, but no calls were made,” she continued. “And that’s okay because that’s a humble brag, you know what I’m saying?”

She added that the “humble” part was that “he had the number but [he] didn’t call.”

Last September, Baileytold PEOPLEthat she met someone she was interested in romantically, but planned to take things slow following hersplitfrom Fox Sports correspondent Mike Hill after two years of marriage.

“It’s coming along all right, it’s coming along,” she said of her dating life at the time. “There’s someone that I really like dating a lot, but we’re taking it slow. I’m still open to dating other people.”

Bailey filed for divorce from Hill in October 2022. She shared astatement with PEOPLEat the time that read, “God does not make mistakes! I truly believe in my heart Mike coming into my life was destiny. I jumped in, both feet first and gave it my all.”

“Although that journey has come to an end,” she added. “I am so grateful for our continued friendship, and the beautiful memories that we made together. God willing, I will find love again. Whatever is destined to be, will be; and I could not be more excited for my next chapter!”

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TheReal Housewives of Atlanta’s season 16 is set to premiere in 2025 with Baileyreturning in a “friend” role.

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