Wendy Williams Cries Because She Has 'No Money' in Lifetime Doc Trailer
Wendy Williams shares her struggles in an upcoming Lifetime documentary titled Where is Wendy Williams.
A trailer for the two-part special surfaced via social media on Friday, February 2, in which Williams, 59, and her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., speak in depth about her challenges. (Lifetime has not formally announced the project. We weekly requested comment.)
'I have no money and I'm going to tell you something. If this can happen to me, it can happen to you,” Williams said during an interview, breaking down in tears.
In a separate scene, one of Williams' relatives claims that there are “people around.” [her]'stole her money.
Williams and her loved ones then sit down to discuss the circumstances that led to her needing a guardian in 2022.
“My mom always told us she wants to work, but I feel like she's worked enough,” says Williams' 23-year-old son, whom she shares with her ex. Kevin Hunter, say. “No matter how many times someone falls, you have to pick them up again.”
Williams went on to make bombshell claims about her guardians.
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Johnny Nunez/WireImage“How dare he? I control myself!” she declares. “I miss my family. Please be here. … We all make choices in life, we all go through our challenges.”
Williams' personal struggles previously made headlines in February 2022 after news broke that she was taking a hiatus during season 13 of The Wendy Williams Show. At the same time, her bank Wells Fargo labeled her a “disabled individual” and requested a hearing to determine whether Williams might need guardianship to manage her finances.
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Williams' attorney Celeste N. McCaw filed an emergency motion claiming Wells Fargo denied her access to her assets.
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Paras Griffin/Getty Images“Wendy wants the world to know that she vehemently denies all allegations regarding her mental health and well-being,” her lawyer said. LaShawn Thomas said in a statement. “Wendy wants you to know she is doing well; she is of sound mind. …Wendy is grateful for the love and outpouring of support she has received from her fans and she couldn't want to turn back.
Thomas further claimed that the rumors were started by a former Williams employee, who was upset “she no longer has direct and unfettered access to Wendy's financial affairs.”
The Wendy Williams Show finalized in June 2022. Three months later, Williams entered an inpatient treatment program for “general health problems.” A September 2022 press release stated: “Ms. Williams is being treated by a team of some of the best doctors in the world. We ask for your prayers and good wishes during this time.”
Where is Wendy Williams Reportedly airs on Lifetime on Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25.