Wendy Williams is best known for her nationally syndicated talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. Prior to her time as a TV host, she also gained notoriety as a popular radio DJ. To learn more about her, read on below.
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Wendy Williams – 2017 Facts
Real Name
Wendy Joan Williams
Nick Name
Wendy
Occupation and Job
Radio personality, TV personality, talk show host, author, actress, fashion designer
Famous For
Wendy Williams originally shot to fame as an award-winning disc jockey back in the 2000’s. Since then, she has become well-known for her nationally syndicated talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, which has received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Age – How Old is She?
She is currently 53 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
She was born on July 18, 1964
Place of Birth/Hometown
Wendy Williams was born in Ocean Township, New Jersey. Growing up, she lived in the suburbs of Wayside in Monmouth County.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
African American
Wendy Williams Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
She is 5’11” tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
She is 180cm tall
Weight in Pounds
Her body weight has not been revealed to the public
Weight in Kilograms
Her body weight has not been revealed to the public
Body Measurements
Her body measurements are 41-30-40
Waist Size
30 inches or 76 cm
Foot/Shoe Size
She wears a size 11 (US) shoe
Dress Size
Size 12
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Wendy Williams’ Personal Life in 2017
Is Wendy Williams in a Relationship?
The television host has been married to her second husband, Kevin Hunter for 18 years- the two tied the knot back in 1999.
This September however, she claimed that her husband of nearly 20 years was having an affair.
Wendy Williams’ Boyfriends
Prior to her current relationship, Williams was married to her first husband, Robert Morris III. After a year of marriage, the two separated in 1995.
Mother
Shirley Williams
Father
Thomas Williams Sr.
Sisters
She has a sister named Wanda Williams.
Brothers
She has a brother named Thomas Williams Jr.
Children
With her current husband Kevin Hunter, she has a son named Kevin Hunter Jr., who was born in 2000.
High School
As a teen, she was a student at Ocean Township High School, from which she later graduated from in 1986.
Did Wendy Williams Go to College
After completing high school, she moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she went to Northeastern University, majoring in communications. Ultimately, it was then that she first got involved with radio.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any details on Wendy Williams’ salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Wendy Williams has an estimated net worth of $17.5 million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In her free time, she enjoys shopping, reading books, and going to nightclubs
Favorite Food
She has stated that Mexican cuisine is her favorite
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
She’s Gotta Have It
Favorite TV Show
The Wendy Williams Show
Favorite Color
Black- she has stated that it has a calming effect
Favorite Song
Let Me Know by Aaliyah
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on July 18, she is a Cancer
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Wendy Williams’ Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Wendy Williams’ Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/wendyshow
Wendy Williams’ Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/WendyWilliams
Wendy Williams’ Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/wendyshow
Wendy Williams’ Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/WendyWilliamsShow
Wendy Williams’ Snapchat Username
Wendy Williams’ Snapchat username is @wwshow
Other Interesting Facts:
- A few years back, she debuted her own line of dresses, skirts, sweaters, and pants in partnership with the Home Shopping Network
- She has authored seven New York Times Best Sellers, including three non-fiction titles and four fiction titles
- In 2013, she played the part of Matron Morton in the Broad musical, Chicago, which ran for seven weeks
- She has made several cameos on television in the shows, Martin, One Life to Live, Drop Dead Diva, 30 Rock, Belle’s and The Neighbors
- In 2014, the street that she had grown up on was renamed as Wendy Williams Way by the council of Asbury Park
- In 2014, she embarked on her first stand-up comedy tour called, The Sit-down Comedy Tour, which quickly sold out
- She is a big fan of robes- according to a recent interview, she owns over 20 of them- one for every occasion
- She has reportedly never sent an email in her life- her assistant allegedly deals with all the “tech stuff”
- She has her own line of jewelry called Adorn by Wendy Williams which is available for purchase on the home shopping network, QVC
Wendy Williams Bio – 2018 Update
Born and raised in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Wendy Williams first got involved in radio while she was in college. After working at a few stations, she eventually scored a full-time gig at WRKS, for which she later won the award, “Best On-Air Radio Personality,” in 1993. Ultimately, it wasn’t until many years later that she was offered her own television talk show- the first episode of The Wendy Williams Show aired on July 14, 2008. Since it has become a huge hit- with millions of viewers tuning in every week. Since then, the show has received a handful of Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
In addition to being a television host, Williams has acted on several occasions- for instance, she has appeared in the TV series, New York Undercover, One Life to Live, 30 Rock, Law & Order: Special Victims, and The Neighbors. More recently this year, she has also made a couple of cameos in Nightcap and Odd Mom Out. What else has she been up to this year? Considering her notoriety in the showbiz, it’s not surprising to know that she’s been invited to a few talk shows herself this year- these include, Celebrity Page, Extra, and The View. At one point, she also served a Team Captain in the Wild ’n Out.
