Wendy Williams' height is commonly listed as 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) without shoes. Born on July 18, 1964, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Wendy Williams is the second of three children to parents Shirley and Thomas Williams. The family moved to Ocean Township, NJ, when Wendy was five years old.
Wendy Williams began her professional radio career with a job at WVIS in the Virgin Islands. Wendy Williams later worked in New York City and Washington DC, gaining popularity and becoming one of the most prominent DJs at the stations. Wendy's breakthrough came when she hosted the afternoon show at the Washington DC-based station WOL.
Over the years, Wendy Williams faced health challenges, including Graves' disease and lymphedema. Her openness about her health struggles with the audience led to several hiatuses from her talk show.
Wendy Williams and her husband, Kevin Hunter, established Wendy Williams Productions in 2013, delving into reality TV production. Wendy Williams has produced documentaries, a Lifetime biopic, and a GSN game show. Additionally, she ventured into clothing and jewelry lines.
Wendy Williams has been married twice. Her first marriage ended in a separation after five months, and she married Kevin Hunter in 1997. The marriage faced challenges, leading to a divorce in 2019. Kevin Hunter, her second husband, was also her manager.
In early 2022, Wendy Williams faced financial issues when her bank, Wells Fargo, froze her accounts and initiated a court hearing to determine if guardianship was necessary due to her health conditions.
