Wendy Williams Age, Husband, Net Worth: Wendy Williams Hunter is an American broadcaster, media personality, and writer. From 2008 to 2022, she hosted the nationally syndicated television talk show The Wendy Williams Show. Prior to television, Williams was a radio DJ and host and quickly became known in New York as a shock jockette.
Wendy Williams Age, Husband, Net Worth
| Net Worth: | $25 Million |
| Name: | Wendy Williams |
| Salary: | $2 Million + |
| Monthly Income: | $1,50,000 + |
| Date of Birth: | July 18, 1964 |
| Age: | 58 Yrs |
| Gender: | Female |
| Height: | 1.80m. (5’ 11”) |
| Weight: | 79 kg or 175 lbs |
| Profession: | American writer |
| Nationality: | American |
Early Life
Wendy Joan Williams was born on the 18th of July, 1964, in New Jersey. Wiliams is the second child of three born to Thomas and Shirley Williams. When Williams was 5 years old, she moved with her family to New Jersey. She graduated from Ocean Township High School. Between the years 1982 to 1986, she attended Northeastern University in Boston.
Personal Life
Wendy Williams has been open about her health struggles with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. Wendy has been married twice, with her first marriage ending in a separation after 5 months and a year and a half of divorce proceedings. She married Kevin Hunter on November 30, 1997. They welcomed a son, Kevin Jr. in 2000. Kevin ultimately became Wendy’s manager. Kevin Hunter was allegedly unfaithful to Wendy on a number of occasions. He was also reported to be very controlling and physically abusive at times.
In 2019 rumors swirled that Kevin welcomed a baby born of a mistress. Around this time Wendy revealed on her show that she was living out of a sober house due to a past cocaine addiction. In April 2019 Wendy filed for divorce from Kevin after 22 years of marriage. The court filing cited irreconcilable differences and sought to establish an appropriate level of child support and split of assets. Wendy and Kevin’s primary residence was a 6000 square foot home in Livingston, New Jersey that she bought for $2.1 million in 2009. Wendy sold this home in August 2020 for $1.475 million. On April 24, 2019 it was reported that Wendy had moved to excise Kevin from her life both personally and professionally. She reportedly fired him from the show and hired a team of financial advisors to protect her assets. She has cut all ties and has hired a new manager.
Wendy Williams Relationship & More
| Affairs | N/A |
| Boyfriend | N/A |
| Best Friend | N/A |
| Spouse | Kevin Hunter (m. 1999–2020), Bert Girigorie (m. 1994–1995) |
| Divorce | Kevin Hunter (m. 1999–2020), Bert Girigorie (m. 1994–1995) |
| Children | Kevin Hunter Jr. |
| Parents | Shirley Williams, Thomas Williams Sr. |
| Siblings | Wanda Williams, Thomas Williams Jr. |
Education
Wendy Williams attended Ocean Township High School and completed her high school education in the years of 1982. She graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication in 1986.
Highlights
Here are some of the best highlights of Wendy Williams career:
- Martin (Television, 1992)
- The Wendy Williams Experience (Television, 2006)
- The Wendy William Show (Reality Show, 2008-present)
- The Cookout (Movie, 2011)
- Surviving R Kelly (Television, 2019)
- The Masked Singer (Television, 2020)
Career
Wendy Williams started her professional career as a disc jockey working with WVIS in Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands in the years of 1986. She has not found work in this place so she has left this place after working for 8 months. She later found another job at WOL and also worked at WQHT. She had worked at WQHT for two years and later she was fired from this company after two years of working. One of the major turning points came in her career when she started working on the show called The Wendy Williams Show which started in 2008.
She hated this television talk show for a long time till 2021. It has become a successful show and she has gained popularity from this show. She has worked in The Wendy Williams Experience. She made her debut appearance in the television show called Martin which was released in 1992. Her list of television also includes Dancing with the Stars, Braxton Family Values, Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris, Death by Gossip with Wendy Williams, and many others shows. She has also acted in several movies which include the first movie named The Cookout. She acted in the role of Reporter No. 2 in 2004. She also acted in movies such as Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Think Like a Man Too, and Think Like a Man. She is also known in the industry for her popular writing. She has published a few books. She has received awards which include Billboard Radio Award and Radio & Records Industry Achievement Award. She also got multiple nominations for her popular show.