Who Is Wendy Williams?, Age, Career, Awards, Family, Divorce, Net Worth: Wendy Williams, also known as Wendy Joan Hunter is an American former broadcaster, media personality, and writer.
She’s known for hosting the nationally syndicated television talk show, “The Wendy Williams Show” from 2008 to 2021. Before her television career, she was a radio DJ and host and quickly became known in New York as a shock jock.
Wendy became a household name following her on-air spats with celebrities and was the subject of the 2006 VH1 reality television series; “The Wendy Williams Experience” which broadcast events surrounding her radio show.
Her other endeavors include authoring several books, appearances in various films and television shows, touring her comedy show, and her product lines, including a fashion line, a jewelry collection, and a wig line.
In 2009, she was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, and on her 50th birthday, the council of Asbury Park, New Jersey, renamed the street on which she grew up “Wendy Williams Way”
In February 2024, Wendy hit major headlines after breaking her silence on her personal, physical, and financial battles that led to her abrupt exit from television.
In a trailer for Lifetime’s new two-part documentary, “Where is Wendy Williams?”, the former talk show host is seen for the first time since leaving The Wendy Williams Show amid her health and legal battles in July 2021.
In June 2022, it was confirmed that Wendy was officially ending her talk show. Her last season featured multiple guest hosts after she tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19 as well as her ongoing health issues tied to Graves’ disease.
Wendy previously went on hiatus from the show in March 2018 and again in May 2020, due to complications with her Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism.
She also took a six-week break in early 2019 after fracturing her shoulder. She later revealed that she was also quietly focusing on her sobriety during the leave of absence as well.
The two-part documentary; “Where is Wendy Williams?” premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, February 24, 2024, with part two airing the next day, Sunday, February 25, 2024
Wendy Williams Age, Height, Weight
Wendy Williams was born on Saturday, July 18, 1964, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. As of February 2024, the former broadcaster and media personality is 59 years old. Her height and weight are unavailable at this time.
Wendy Williams Family
Wendy Williams was born in in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States to her parents, Shirley Williams (mother) and Thomas Williams Sr (father).
She’s the second of three children of her parents. The former broadcaster grew up with a sister called, Wanda Williams and a brother named; Thomas Williams Jr.
The couple had a combined three master’s degrees; Shirley was a special education teacher while Thomas was a teacher and school principal who in 1969 became the first black school administrator in Red Bank, New Jersey.
At this time of writing, we do not have information on whether Wendy Williams is engaged or married. However, she has married twice.
She first married Bert Girigorie in 1994 until they separated/divorced in 1995. Following their separation/divorce, the writer married Kevin Hunter in 1999 until they divorced in 2020 after almost 22 years of marriage.
Bert is a sales and marketing professional based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He became known after marrying and divorcing Wendy Williams
Kevin gained prominence for his marriage with Wendy Williams. He’s known for; “The Wendy Williams Show (2008), Queen of Media (2011) and Wendy Williams Project (2013).
Wendy is known to have a son named; Kevin Hunter Jr whom he shares with his ex-husband, Kevin Hunter whom she was married to from 1999 until they split in 2020. Wendy’s son, Kevin Jr was born on August 18, 2000. As of January 2024, he is 23 years old.
Following Wendy’s divorce from her second husband, Kevin Hunter, she received full custody of their son, Kevin Hunter Jr
Wendy Williams Net Worth
As of February 2024, Wendy Williams has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Thanks to her many successful endeavors as a TV host, entrepreneur, media personality, and writer in the United States
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