Wendy Williams recently celebrated her son's graduation, marking a rare public appearance amid ongoing health and legal battles. The former talk show host, who has faced significant health challenges, attended the event in style, showcasing her resilience. Meanwhile, her son Kevin Hunter Jr. has voiced concerns over her well-being and guardianship issues.
- Wendy Williams supports her son's graduation
- She faces health challenges and legal battles
- Kevin Jr. voices concern over guardianship
Wendy's day out
Wendy Williams made a notable appearance at her son Kevin Hunter Jr.'s graduation from Florida International University on December 19. The 60-year-old former talk show host was seen in a motorized scooter adorned with luxury brand motifs, donning a sparkling dress and a statement "W" necklace.
This event marked a rare public outing for Williams, who has been dealing with significant health issues since the cancellation of her show in June 2022.
Williams has been open about her health struggles, including Graves' disease and more recently diagnosed conditions like primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Her family, including her son, was reportedly unaware of these diagnoses until they were publicly announced.
Amid these personal challenges, Williams is also embroiled in a legal battle involving her former guardian and media companies over a documentary about her life.
The former host welcomed her first and only child, Kevin, 24, with her ex-husband Kevin Hunter in August 2000. She split from Hunter in 2019 after she claimed he fathered a child with another woman and, in 2020, their divorce was finalized. While Hunter apologized to Williams in a statement and acknowledged "some wrongs," he never confirmed this allegation.
Kevin Jr. Raises Concerns
Kevin Hunter Jr., who generally maintains a low profile, has recently stepped into the spotlight, expressing concern for his mother's well-being.
In a trailer for the Lifetime documentary 'Where is Wendy Williams?', he voiced his worries about the influence of people around her and the actions of her former guardian. "My mom, she always talks about how she wants to work, but I feel as though she's worked enough," he stated, highlighting his apprehensions about her support system.
Kevin also expressed discontent with Wendy’s former court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, sharing that he was unsure they were acting in her best interests.
"I feel like the guardian has not done a good job of protecting my mom," he said.
In the week before the documentary aired, her medical care team announced that Wendy was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Her family, including Kevin Jr. who was previously told she had "alcohol-related dementia," was unaware of the diagnosis before they announced it.
"I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive," Wendy said in a statement to 'People' magazine at the time. "Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated."
Last month, Morrissey claimed in documents obtained by the outlet that Williams has become "cognitively impaired, permanently disabled and legally incapacitated.”
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The ongoing court case alleges that Williams was filmed without her consent for the documentary, raising questions about her capacity to agree to such projects. As her health and legal issues unfold, Williams' family remains a crucial support system in her life.
