Wendy Williams - Women of Rubies

In Career Gems August 3, 2020 By Esther Ijewere

“I Will Not Allow Anyone To Call You Controlling”- Tamar Braxton Defends Her Man, David Oyefeso ❤️

Tamar Braxton has spoken out about her attempt to ‘end’ her life and thanked boyfriend David Adefeso in a heartrending Instagram post.

The American singer and actress shared a lengthy message dedicated to her “angel on earth,” who found her unresponsive in her Los Angeles hotel room following her suicide attempt in July. The video she posted showed Tamar and her boyfriend in Santa Barbara, toasting to their engagement, however, it isn’t clear when the video was filmed.

If you have ever been in recovery or treatment you know that you reflect on a lot of things…so,I couldn’t let another day, another second go by without PUBLICLY Thanking my Love @david.adefeso for saving my life… I’m so grateful. I’m so grateful. I was in our home lifeless😔💔 & I’m sure finding me the way that you did couldn’t have been easy,” she continued. “Through this entire time, you have held my hand, heard my cries, held me when I have been weak. You have had my ENTIRE back‼️

The post comes days after the star revealed that she had attempted suicide after suffering “pain” for the past 11 years while working in the entertainment industry as a reality star. She was with David at the time of her distress. He stuck by her side while she was hospitalized in mid-July.

Tamar added in her caption. “I was in our home lifeless & I’m sure finding me the way that you did couldn’t have been easy. But know that people coming at you saying all crazy stuff, isn’t easy for me,” she wrote.

Read the full post:

I came here just to say this and then I’m logging off… if you have ever been in recovery or treatment you know that you reflect on a lot of things…so,I couldn’t let another day, another second go by without PUBLICLY Thanking my Love @david.adefeso for saving my life… I’m so grateful.

I was in our home lifeless😔💔 & I’m sure finding me the way that you did couldn’t have been easy. But know that people coming at you saying all crazy stuff, isn’t easy for me. people have called you every name in the book, to deflect from what’s really been going on. and you know that through this entire time, you have held my hand, heard my cries, held me when I have been weak. You have had my ENTIRE back‼️

I will not allow anyone to call you controlling or “thats that African man😒🤦🏽‍♀️👀 like I don’t have a mind of my own🙄cause without THIS African man, I simply would not be here. Everything isn’t political and your love for me is not that. You were here for me when NOBODY was and still is. YOU and Logan are priority.

Thank you for being my Rock and now, my Angel on earth. I love you.. and although I been said yes in this old video… now and then, I couldn’t imagine what life would be like if you weren’t by my side. thank God I’m here and thank God for you ❤️‼️💍

In Career Gems October 8, 2019 By Editor

WENDY WILLIAMS TO RECEIVE 2677TH STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

US Talk Show host, Wendy Williams will receive the 2,677th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 17, a week after music mogul Tommy Mottola will be honoured with the 2,676th star.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Williams’ scheduled honour on Monday, one of the 35 honorees in the Class of 2020 announced in June by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee..

Williams will be given the award in the television category and will be placed on Hollywood Boulevard near stars of “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy and actor Jason Bateman.

The dedication will be at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hudson Apartments, beginning at 11.30 am, California time. The organisers said the event will be live-streamed exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2020 are:

In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Mahershala Ali, Batman, Ruth E. Carter, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Spike Lee, Julia Roberts, Octavia Spencer and Lina Wertmüller

In the category of TELEVISION: Christina Applegate, Andy Cohen, Cindy Crawford, Terry Crews, Harry Friedman, Kathie Lee Gifford, Nigel Lythgoe, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Ward, Wendy Williams, Dr. Phil McGraw and Andy Kaufman (Posthumous)

In the category of RECORDING: Elvis Costello, Sir Lucian Grainge, Billy Idol, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Alicia Keys, Andy Madadian, Mo Ostin, Bobby Rydell, Alejandro Sanz, Tanya Tucker and Muddy Waters (Posthumous)

In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Dave Chappelle and Billy Porter

In the category of RADIO: Susan Stamberg

Here is the citation for Williams:

Wendy Williams, born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, has a career in media that expands over 30 years. She is a media mogul, philanthropist, entrepreneur, performer and best-selling author who is best known for her nationally syndicated talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. Recently extended by FOX Television Stations through 2022, and broadcast in more than 50 countries, the program has been nominated for multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. Its place in pop culture has earned memorabilia from the show a place in the Smithsonian Museum. The Wendy Williams Show, now in its 11th season, isproduced and distributed by Debmar-Mercury and averages more than 1.6 million viewers an episode.

Staples of the show include Wendy’s signature segment, “Hot Topics,” in which Wendy gives her candid, unfiltered opinion on today’s pop culture stories, and also includes a diverse mix of interviews with celebrity guests from television, film, music and sports. Both Williams and the show have earned Daytime Emmy nominations for “Best Talk Show Host” and “Best Entertainment Talk Show.”

Prior to achieving success in daytime television, Williams built a devoted fan base throughout a successful 23-year career in radio with “The Wendy Williams Experience,” a top-rated daily show. Syndicated nationally, it aired on WBLS in New York and was listened to by an audience of more than 12 million people. One of the most popular personalities in radio, Williams was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November of 2009 – one of only a handful of women with that honor.

With TV, Broadway and film performances to her name, Williams is a seasoned performer, both as herself and in character. Her television credits include appearances on NBC’s 30 Rock as herself, competing on Season 12 of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, hosting Game Show Network’s original series Love Triangle, and appearing as a featured guest on ABC’s One Life to Live and Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva. She also appeared in the major motion picture Think Like a Man, Think Like A Man Too, and took center stage as “Mama Morton” in the Tony-winning revival of the musical Chicago.

In the spring of 2014, Williams released her seventh book and first romance novel, Hold Me in Contempt (Harper Collins). The book became a New York Times Best-Seller the first day of its release and sales continue to thrive among her fans.

Currently, Williams is developing and will executive produce a biopic and a documentary for Lifetime Television with the focus on her early days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show.

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In Career Gems September 12, 2019 By Editor

WENDY WILLIAMS TO FORCE HER NEW HUSBAND TO SIGN A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

Wendy Williams has plans to get married again – but insisted she’s learned from her mistakes with ex-husband and manager Kevin Hunter.

The outspoken TV host filed for divorce earlier this year, after reports suggested Hunter’s longtime mistress, Sharina Hudson, had given birth to his baby while Wendy was battling substance abuse issues in a sober home.

She later confessed in an interview with Andy Cohen she was aware of “a lot of things” about Hunter’s “double life” throughout their marriage, but added that his fathering of a child was “unforgivable”.

While the difficult experience hasn’t put Wendy off the idea of re-marrying, she now insists on “a man with a full career and his own money and his own situation”.

Speaking to host Mehmet Oz on “The Dr. Oz Show” in the U.S. on Wednesday, the star suggested she’s dating “many men,” but admitted this time round she plans to sign a prenuptial agreement and live in a separate home to her partner.

“I say this all the time… I’m a wife. I’m not a girlfriend and I will get married again. There will be a prenuptial agreement, and by the way, Mehmet, we will not be living in the same house,” Wendy Williams said.

She later told the host it would be “marriage under new circumstances,” adding: “Like, ‘All right. Let’s stay at your place tonight. Let’s stay at my place tonight… But… you buy the third place. How about that?’

“I need a man with a full career and his own money and his own situation. I don’t want anything from you, except your love and respect. (And) don’t ask anything of me, but love and respect.”

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In Career Gems August 7, 2019 By Editor

WENDY WILLIAMS TO TAKE BACK EX HUSBAND AS HER BUSINESS MANAGER

Wendy Williams and her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter are reportedly set to come back together but this time just on a business based relationship.

According to DailyMail, the couple has decided to remain business buddies. Wendy and Kevin have both had several serious in-person heart-to-heart talks about the fate of their professional life together. This is solely to keep the business and charity foundation legacy they have both built over the decades.

“Wendy and Kevin’s marriage might be over but they still have love for one another and she realizes that when it comes to business they had a great partnership, there was definitely magic there,” a source close to the couple told Daily Mail.

There are reports that they are still trying to sort out the details of the agreement so they can work conflict-free. It would be recalled that Wendy Williams filed for divorce from Kelvin Hunter about a few months ago.

According to TMZ, the media personality served him the papers at the studio they both run together. They also report that divorce papers were served under tight security just in case the situation got out of control which didn’t actually happen.

Wendy Williams is leaving her marriage of 22 years over “irreconcilable differences” which according to the divorce documents is the reason behind her decision. The documents state a “breakdown” of the marriage over a period of at least 6 months. She wants the court to determine an “appropriate amount” of child support even though their son, Kevin Jr., is over 18.

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In self development July 25, 2019 By Editor

“I’M HAPPY, I’M HEALTHY” – WENDY WILLIAMS BURST INTO TEARS WHILE TALKING ABOUT HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER EX

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 23: (L-R) Wendy Williams attends SiriusXM Town Hall with Wendy Williams hosted by SiriusXM host Karen Hunter at SiriusXM Studios on July 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 23: Wendy Williams attends SiriusXM Town Hall with Wendy Williams hosted by SiriusXM host Karen Hunter at SiriusXM Studios on July 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

In a chat with Karen, Wendy Williams opened up about her alleged feud with Blac Chyna‘s mum Tokyo Toni.

She also spoke about her need to have a sober house to feel safe as well as her relationship with her ex.

Wendy Williams got emotional when Karen Hunter asked about how she was handling her recent separation from Kevin Hunter Sr. When asked whether she’ll change her name on credit card and bank accounts, Wendy got choked up.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 23: Wendy Williams attends SiriusXM Town Hall with Wendy Williams hosted by SiriusXM host Karen Hunter at SiriusXM Studios on July 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 23: Wendy Williams attends SiriusXM Town Hall with Wendy Williams hosted by SiriusXM host Karen Hunter at SiriusXM Studios on July 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 23: Wendy Williams attends SiriusXM Town Hall with Wendy Williams hosted by SiriusXM host Karen Hunter at SiriusXM Studios on July 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

She said:

My name is Wendy Hunter. That’s my son’s name. You can’t take away twenty…don’t make me cry… Next.

She added, “I’m happy, I’m healthy…I’m at peace with the world and everyone around…I’m going through a situation in my family.”

“Is there a chance…” Karen began to ask.

“No! Don’t ask. Girl. No. Don’t ask. I know what you’re saying…but my family’s good, and we’ll always be family

Watch below.

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In Career Gems April 12, 2019 By Editor

WENDY WILLIAMS FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM HER HUSBAND

According to TMZ, Wendy Williams has served her husband, Kelvin Hunter, divorce papers at the studio they both run together. They also report that divorce papers were served under tight security just in case the situation got out of control which didn’t actually happen.

Wendy Williams is living her marriage of 22 years over “irreconcilable differences” which according to the divorce documents is the reason behind her decision. The documents state a “breakdown” of the marriage over a period of at least 6 months. She wants the court to determine an “appropriate amount” of child support even though their son, Kevin Jr., is over 18.

Over the last couple of months, there have been speculations that the marriage between Wendy Williams and Kelvin Hunter was about to hit the rocks. However, Wendy Williams had come out at several occasions to deny the rumours…well it was only a matter of time.W

According to PageSix, the TV show star has been struggling to keep up with her marriage to Kelvin Hunter which has been embroiled with infidelity accusations. There have been reports of Kelvin Hunter’s relationship with his mistress, Sharina Hudson and there have been the rumours of the two welcoming a child together.

Kelvin Hunter and Sharina Hudson have been alleged to be in a relationship which has spanned over 10 years. This relationship has affected Wendy Williams to the point where it has gotten a better part of her health, says PageSix.

According to PageSix, Williams and Hunter are exploring what separation would look like, even though he remains her long-time manager. They are both partners in Wendy Williams Productions, the company that produces her popular daytime show.

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In Career Gems March 27, 2019 By Editor

WENDY WILLIAMS FOUND DRUNK AND RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER CHECKING OUT OF SOBER HOUSE

Wendy Williams is presently recuperating at a hospital after she was found drunk immediately after checking out of a sober home.

According to Daily Mail, Wendy Williams was taken to the hospital to sober up and recuperate.

It also reports that the TV host was given a banana bag, which is a bag of IV fluids which is a new tab used as a treatment for vitamin and electrolyte deficiencies in patients with chronic alcohol use.

Wendy Williams found drunk, rushed to the hospital after checking out of sober home [Instagram/WendyShow]

Her representatives are yet to release a statement as at this time of the report. Wendy Williams’ latest relapse is coming barely a few weeks after she revealed in her show that she was battling addiction and has decided to stay in a sober home.

Wendy Williams has revealed that she is presently living in a sober house because of her battles with addiction. The media personality made this personal revelation known live on her show. Wendy said she is currently living in a sober house somewhere in the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey & CT and has been there for some time now.

Wendy teared up quite a bit as her audience listened intently and in shock. She went on to reveal how she has battled cocaine addiction for a long time without seeking help until recently.

Earlier in the year it was reported that Wendy Williams and husband, Kelvin Hunter were reportedly set for divorce

Even though she didn’t mention which substance she is presently addicted to, the very vocal media girl talked about her experience with other guys at the sober house where she is presently receiving treatment.

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In Career Gems January 21, 2019 By Editor

WENDY WILLIAMS TO TAKE EXTENDED BREAK FROM HER TV SHOW

Wendy Williams, host of “The Wendy Williams Show,” has announced that she’s taking an extended break from her television show.

She’ll be taking a necessary, extended break from the show, she said in a statement on Twitter, due to medical reasons.

Wendy had earlier announced that she’s suffering from Graves’ Disease, an auto-immune thyroid disorder, and the statement said she’s been suffering complications from the disease.

She thanked her fans for their well-wishes and for respecting her as she spends a “significant time” in the hospital, under the strict supervision of her doctors.

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— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) January 18, 2019

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In Career Gems July 26, 2018 By Editor

WENDY WILLIAMS TALKS 10 YEARS ON TV, CRITICISM & HOT TOPICS

TV host Wendy Williams recently sat down with Cosmopolitan for a candid conversation in honor of her show’s 10th anniversary and the launch of her Hunter Foundation’s Give Back Gala.

When asked if anything was off-limits on her Hot Topics, she said:
‘I don’t do my show from a place of mean. I’m not a mean woman. I’m lovely. [Laughs.] However, I’m a straight shooter—there’s only 24 hours in a day and you’ve got five seconds to say something. I’m going to get straight to the point’.

On how her show has changed Daytime TV

I’ve been a broadcaster for over 30 years. And how I think I really made my stamp [on radio] was by talking, innocently talking, about what I saw on the streets. It became a thing like, Oh my god Wendy’s talking. But I don’t like to use the word gossip—that’s a weird word to me.
Next thing you know, the 12 songs an hour that I was required to play turned into six songs because I’m gabbing. Next it’s two songs. Now it’s no music and all talk. I love it. [And now] I find a lot more people doing “Hot Topics,” doing what I’ve been doing for the better part of my career.

On striking a balance as a celebrity herself

It’s not easy doing what I do because…you can’t play two sides. You can’t do what I do and be a ‘celebrity person’ and be socializing with celebrities all the time—it taints “Hot Topics.” The more celebrities I meet, the more disappointed I get in celebrity culture.
And you also can’t do what I do and be out with your friends all the time. I only have one absolute best friend, and she lives in California. We talk every day, but she’s not here [on the East Coast], and I’m almost glad she’s not because she’d be occupying my time. I have to be up at 5:30 a.m. every morning. [After my shows], I’ve got to get home—I’ve got a household to take care of, and myself to take care of. I’ve got to moisturize. I am very serious about my moisturization.

On racism
‘I’m not lying to you—every day when I get home and pull in my driveway, I always squint extra at our mailbox and at our front door [looking out for] vandalism, a cross burned, poop thrown at the door, or something like that. And you know what people commented on my own site? Wendy, why are you complaining? Why don’t you just move?’

On her son’s struggle with drugs
‘My son smoked K2—they take that grass and they spray it with rat poison or whatever. It’s not weed, it’s not coke. Kids are out there smoking that mess. It’ll turn you into a different person’.
‘I saw it for myself—this affected [my family] very deeply. I didn’t know whether my kid would ever return to school. The whole time we’re nursing him through [recovery], I’m supposed to make fun on the show like, “Hi! Here’s Wendy! Hahaha!” But I’m dying inside. [Withdrawal] was a slow process and, for us, it didn’t involve psychiatric drugs or a psychiatrist. We cleaned him out—anything for my boy’.

On her legacy
‘That I made you smile no matter what. [Crying] I can’t stand that bitch, but she is funny as hell–like that, you know? And I do want people to remember me for my race relations, because on the down-low I do a lot for race relations’.

Full interview here Cosmopolitan.Com below: