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    Who is Wendy Williams’ son, Kevin Hunter Jr?

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    FORMER US talk show host Wendy Williams has never been shy talking about her turbulent life with her fans.But her son Kevin, 23 has lived most of his life out of the spotlight of his famous parents Wendy and his father Kevin Hunter Sr.
    Wendy Williams’ son Kevin Hunter Jr has stayed out of the spotlight for most of his lifeCredit: Romain Maurice for The US Sun
    Who is Wendy Williams’ son, Kevin Hunter Jr?
    Kevin Hunter Jr. was born on August 18, 2000, and has stuck by his mother even through some of the hardest times.
    Wendy, 59, describes him as her “hard-won child” after she went through multiple miscarriages before finally triumphantly giving birth to Kevin.
    She said in 2015: “I fought tooth and nail to be a mother. I suffered several miscarriages including two at five months.”
    The 23-year-old attended a university in Miami, after leaving his family home in New Jersey before his parent’s bitter divorce.

    He has tried to keep out of the public eye as much as possible with him having just nine public photos on his Instagram account.
    Including a picture of him and his beloved mother, one with Diddy and others of himself enjoying his life.
    Kevin has recently spoken about his mother in documentaries and exclusively to The Sun in rare public showings.
    What has Kevin said about his mother’s health issues?
    Kevin Jr has been stern with his mother over the recent news of her dwindling health.
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    He said he “would not be in her life” unless she got help for her alcohol issues.
    The U.S. Sun exclusively reported on Thursday morning, Wendy was diagnosed with alcohol-related brain damage in 2019 during a rehab stint in Florida.
    Wendy Williams’ son Kevin Jr confirms she has ‘alcohol-induced dementia’ on Lifetime doc after erratic behavior exposed_Where is Wendy Williams_Lifetime
    An insider explained that there was a brain scan done as part of Wendy’s rehab stay in Delray Beach.
    “The doctor explained to them that Wendy was suffering from alcohol-related brain damage. They told her that her alcohol abuse had done permanent damage to the layers in her brain,” the insider said.
    The star then got diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia in 2023 but it was kept hidden from the public until last week.
    A source close to the family told The Sun: “Wendy’s relationship with Kevin Jr has been strained. He gave her an ultimatum. He told her he won’t be in her life unless she fixes herself.” 
    The source added their relationship has been rocky over the past few years.  
    “Her son has been doling out the tough love, telling Wendy, ‘Get yourself help, mom,'” said the source.
    Speaking exclusively with The U.S. Sun in June 2023, Kevin Jr. said: “I know there are all sorts of things happening that I know in her right mind, she would never agree to.
    “As hard as it is seeing her being taken advantage of, I know that if I’m making sure she, as a person, is okay, that is the important thing.
    “Because eventually, she’s going to realize the craziness that’s been going on.”
    What is the documentary Where is Wendy Williams?
    Where is Wendy Williams? focuses on Wendy’s life after she left her successful talk show following the tragic health diagnosis.
    The show – which aired last weekend – features her son, Kevin Jr as he also helped to produce the docu-series.
    As per the official synopsis on Lifetime, the website reads: “The documentary provides a raw, honest and unfiltered reality of Wendy’s life after she was placed under financial guardianship, shedding light on the vulnerabilities that has turned Wendy into the Hot Topic herself.
    “Suffering mental and physical issues, Wendy’s delicate state of mind, erratic behavior and declining health were all captured by the cameras.”
    It aims to answer the questions a lot of her fans have had over the years including how she is doing now and who truly has her best interests at heart.
    Episodes of the docu-series can be streamed on Lifetime.
    When was Wendy Williams diagnosed with dementia and aphasia?
    Wendy was diagnosed with the two tragic health issues last year, say her care team.
    However they were kept hidden from the public until Thursday, 22, February, when her carers released a statement.
    They said: “The conditions have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life.
    “Wendy is still able to do many things for herself. Most importantly she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected and that her needs are addressed.”
    The team say they released the shock news “to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health”.
    Frontotemporal dementia is a tragic illness that is currently incurable.
    The brain disorder affects language and communication skills and gets worse overtime as it can’t be treated with any traditional methods to slow down its progession.
    Aphasia is a nervous system syndrome that also affects the body’s ability to communicate.
    Often people suffering from the horrible issue struggle to speak about their emotions and in some cases lose the ability to speak and write.
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    Hollywood icon Bruce Willis had to give up his career for the same medical issues.
    Williams has dealt with a number of ongoing health issues in her life, including Graves’ disease, lymphedema and alcohol abuse. More

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      Wendy Williams’ dating history: Who has she dated?

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      WENDY WILLIAMS is known for having hosted the wildly popular self-titled talk show.The former host of The Wendy Williams Show has made headlines surrounding her health, but many are still curious about her dating history.
      Apart from two marriages, Wendy Williams has been romantically linked to a few men throughout her careerCredit: Photo by: Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
      Who has Wendy Williams dated?
      Bert Girigorie
      Bert Girigoria was briefly married to Wendy WilliamsCredit: Facebook/ Bert Girigorie
      Bert Girigorie is a sales and marketing professional based in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to his Twitter.
      He met Wendy Williams in 1992 while working at a radio station together.
      By 1994, Wendy and Bert were married but their union wouldn’t last long.
      Just five months after tying the knot, the two separated, and their divorce was finalized.

      In a 2019 interview with RadarOnline, Girigorie implied that their marriage was a failure from the beginning.
      He said Williams’ bizarre behavior was “flippant” and may have been related to her alleged drug use.
      Girigorie said, “I know she said she was doing drugs but she kept that away from me.”
      “I assumed that she was but I didn’t know anything about it.”
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      Kevin Hunter
      Kevin Hunter and Wendy Williams ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite on August 25, 2010, in New York CityCredit: Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage
      After her first marriage ended in divorce, Wendy Williams would go on to marry Kevin Hunter in 1999.
      Kevin is a television producer best known for producing The Wendy Williams Show.
      According to Parade, the two met in 1994 at an ice skating rink.
      Hunter had no prior experience in show business, but Wendy still hired him as her manager and production partner.
      Wendy filed for divorce in 2019, after 20 years of marriage, when reports that Hunter had fathered another woman’s child surfaced.
      The two share one child, Kevin Hunter Jr., who was born in 2000.
      Mike Esterman
      Wendy Williams discussed her brief relationship with Mike Esterman on her show in 2021Credit: Wendy Williams Show
      Mike Esterman is a Maryland-based contractor who has also worked in real estate.
      The two met when Mike appeared on a dating segment on Wendy’s popular talk show.
      The show received hundreds of submission tapes from men as part of her Date Wendy segment and she ultimately chose Mike.
      However, it appears the two couldn’t make the relationship work due to the distance.
      Mike initially told PageSix in May 2021 that the two split after three dates because they lived four hours apart.
      “She deserves to be with someone who may have more time,” he said. “I have enjoyed our times together and felt great to be able to make her laugh.”
      Wendy agreed that distance was an issue on her show. She said, “Mike is in Maryland. You guys keep asking, ‘Where is Mike?’”
      “I’m like, Mike has a job, he’s a contractor slash social influencer and whatever he has going on, whatever he does,” she explained.
      Wendy added, “Mike is a nice guy, but we are too geographically far from each other.”
      Ray J
      Wendy Williams and Ray J holding hands while leaving her New York Apartment in 2021Credit: Picture by: Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com
      Ray J is a singer who was popular in the early 2000s. He is best known for songs like One Wish and Sexy Can I?
      He also dated Kim Kardashian from 2002 to 2006 and was the other half of the infamous sex tape that featured Kim.
      Photos of Ray J and Wendy Williams walking arm-in-arm out of a restaurant in June 2021 caused a social media uproar.
      Wendy took to Instagram to clear the air, writing, “Guess who’s treating me to brunch? He’s very cute & very married.”
      “I’m close to his family & he is my little brother.”
      The two were spotted together the day after their brunch date hanging around in the city.
      The Wendy Williams Show has been on the air since 2008Credit: Wendy Williams Show
      Where is Wendy Williams?
      Wendy Williams has sparked national concern for her health and well-being since she stepped away from her show in 2022.
      The year prior, Wendy opened up to her audience about being diagnosed with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism.
      She also showed viewers an up-close of her swollen ankles as she struggled with lymphedema.
      In 2023, Wendy had reportedly left New York to recuperate and be closer to her family in Florida.
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      Good Morning America reported that the former talk show host was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023.
      The diagnoses have “enabled Wendy to receive the medical care she requires.” More

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      Who is Wendy Williams’ first husband, Bert Girigorie?

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      WENDY Williams’ second marriage ended in divorce in 2020.Even some of her superfans don’t know that previously, the talk show host was married to Bert Girigorie in 1994.
      Wendy Williams was married to Bert Girigorie in 1994Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Who is Wendy Williams’ first husband Bert Girigorie?
      Wendy Williams was married to Bert Girigorie before her marriage to her ex-husband Kevin Hunter.
      Girigorie met Williams while working at a New York City radio station.
      The couple dated for two years before tying the knot in 1994.
      According to Girigorie’s Twitter profile, he is a “sales & marketing professional” based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

      He lists his website as G2 Marketing Inc., a digital marketing agency for professionals.
      Why did Wendy and Bert get divorced?
      In a 2019 interview with RadarOnline, Girigorie said he was “at a loss” over the troubled host’s bizarre behavior.
      He said he was unaware of her alleged drug use but came to realize after they split that the addiction could have explained her behavior.
      Girigorie said things started going strange right from the beginning of their marriage.
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      He said, “It was very bizarre. She just turned into a different person. I don’t know what was going on.”
      “I didn’t understand a lot of things that she did. I didn’t understand what her motivations were.”
      Girigorie claimed the TV host’s antics got out of hand until they “had a big blowout, and the relationship became very strained”.
      The marriage was a failure from the beginning, Girigorie suggested, adding they got off to a bad start shortly after exchanging vows.
      He described Williams’ bizarre behavior as flippant and said it could have been related to her alleged drug use.
      Girigorie said about Williams, “I know she said she was doing drugs but she kept that away from me,”
      “I assumed that she was but I didn’t know anything about it.”
      “I know I was seeing strange behavior and behavior that I didn’t understand when I look back at it.”
      They separated after just five months after their marriage and officially divorced in 1995.
      Williams explained how she ‘was a mess….. killing herself’ because of her drug addictionCredit: AP:Associated Press
      How many times has Wendy Wiliams been married?
      After her first marriage ended in divorce in 1995, Wendy Williams went on to marry yet again.
      Her second marriage was to Kevin Hunter in 1999. The two share a son together, Kevin Hunter Jr.
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      Their marriage came to an end in 2020 when Williams divorced Hunter after he allegedly fathered a child with another woman.
      After Lifetime announced the documentary, Where Is Wendy Williams?, Hunter was reportedly disappointed with how Wendy will be portrayed.
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      Who is Wendy Williams’ brother, Tommy?

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      THE sibling rivalry between Wendy Williams and her younger brother Tommy continues as he recently made headlines for airing their family drama.Tommy recently blasted Wendy on social media for allegedly not attending their mother’s funeral.
      Wendy Williams on her talkshowCredit: The Wendy Williams Show
      Who is Wendy Williams’ brother Tommy?
      Tommy Williams is the younger brother of daytime talk show host Wendy Williams.
      He is a celebrity personal trainer, vlogger and manager.
      Although Tommy has garnered a small following of over a thousand people on Instagram, he boats 12,000 subscribers on YouTube.
      Tommy Williams is the youngest brother of daytime talk show host Wendy WilliamsCredit: Tommy Williams
      What did he say about his mom’s funeral?
      The 56-year-old TV personality revealed to her viewers in December that her mom had passed away “beautifully and peacefully.”
      Tommy recently went live on Instagram, as captured by The Neighborhood Talk account, and told fans how upset he was that his sister Wendy skipped out on their mom Shirley’s funeral, despite apparently still being in town.
      “I really miss my mother,” he says, adding that he doesn’t “understand so many things that have occurred during this time,” he said.
      Wendy and Tommy pose togetherCredit: Instagram
      Wiping away tears, Tommy Williams continued. “My mother always said stand by one another, stand by your family, stand by your sisters, Tommy. Spend time with your father. … Family doesn’t always do what you believe should be done…
      “But what would make somebody not go to their own mother’s funeral? I don’t understand how a person can miss out on giving a salute to the one person who was always there, who always showed support,”
      “I don’t understand how a person cannot go to a funeral and hold up the one person or family member that you do, the parent that you do have left and just move on and keep it moving. I don’t understand that” Tommy continued.
      Tommy cries on a recorded live stream, where he alleged that his sister skipped out on their mom’s funeralCredit: Tommy Williams
      Wendy blasted Tommy’s video as ‘nonsense’Credit: Tommy Williams
      “I don’t understand how to keep loving somebody who could cause that kind of pain.”
      On a January 17 episode of The Wendy Williams Show, the host asked her audience: “Have you seen this nonsense my brother has been putting on the internet?”
      She blasted him for trying to stir up drama and for putting it all out there online.
      Angry, Wendy spoke directly to him through the broadcast, saying: “Tommy, let me tell you something right now, all you are is my brother. 
      “You better stop talking the way you’re talking because now it’s dripping into my comment page.”
      Does Wendy Williams have other siblings?
      Wendy has two siblings: Tommy and sister Wanda Williams.
      The host has said on her show that she “loves” her family but is “forced to love one” of them, referencing Tommy.
      Wendy and her mother Shirley WilliamsCredit: Instagram
      The mother of one continued: “Do you know that I have better feelings for my ex-husband Kevin than I do for my own brother? Now, you know that’s saying something. 
      “…He’s got a blog for this and a blog for that, and then one where he needs Jesus and he goes all Kumbaya, and then he goes back…to talking about me.”
      Not much is known about Wendy’s older sister Wanda and what she does for a living.
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      What is Tommy Williams’ YouTube page?
      Tommy Williams runs his own YouTube page where he uploads videos of Instagram live streams and vlogs of his day-to-day life.
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      He labels his followers “Tommy Katz” and often speaks on his relationship with his sister Wendy on his channel.
      Tommy started the channel two years ago and frequently refers to himself as Wendy William’s brother in his video titles. More

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      What happened to Wendy Williams’ eyes?

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      DURING the last seasons of her self-titled talk show, Wendy Williams suffered many health setbacks.The Emmy Award nominee’s medical condition has affected her appearance, noticeably her eyes.
      For some time, Wendy Williams fans noticed something different about her eyesCredit: Lifetime
      What happened to Wendy Williams’ eyes?
      After Wendy Williams was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism, both conditions have since affected her eyes.
      Due to both conditions, the former talk show host’s eyes have become increasingly large to the point where it looks like they’re bulging in appearance.
      On February 21, 2018, she explained to The Wendy Williams Show audience: “My thyroid has been totally cattywampus and that is the eye thing that you all have been seeing.
      “You caught it before I did. My thyroid, my hyperthyroid is attached also to Graves’ disease.

      “Graves’ disease squeezes the muscles behind your eyeballs and so that’s the reason for…” she elaborated as she opened her eyes wide toward the camera.
      “What I want to say to women, more than men, is stop putting everyone first because if we’re not good, they’re not good.”
      Wendy further elaborated to People: “I had a storm going in my body is the best way I can explain it.
      “It came from me neglecting my six-month endocrinology appointment.
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      “I have Graves disease and hyperthyroidism. If you have one, you don’t necessarily have to have the other, but I have both, and I was diagnosed with both 19 years ago.
      “With the menopause, I wasn’t pointing a finger to any particular thing.
      “I was just feeling like ‘All right, well I’m 53 and this is I guess how it’s supposed to be.’
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      “I love doing the show, but I love me more. So I’m going to take care of me so that I can be there for them.”
      On June 17, 2022, The Wendy Williams Show concluded its 14-year run as its last episode was aired without its eponymous host.
      Wendy Williams’ battle with Graves disease prevented her from hosting her talk show’s last episodeCredit: Getty

      How is Graves’ disease treated?
      To treat Graves disease, medical professionals aim to stop additional thyroid hormones from being reproduced.
      Treatments include radioactive iodine therapy, beta-blockers, anti-thyroid medications, and surgery to remove part of the thyroid.
      How can I watch Where is Wendy Williams?
      On February 24, 2024, Where is Wendy Williams? airs at 8 pm EST via Lifetime.
      Following its’ cable premiere, the docuseries is available to stream on Lifetime’s official website. More

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      How is Wendy Williams doing? Latest updates

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      WENDY Williams has been battling various health issues for nearly two decades.The talk show host has been candid about her well-being numerous times after needing to take time off from the industry to recuperate.
      Wendy Williams during an interview with host Seth Meyers on June 15, 2021Credit: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
      What is the latest on Wendy Williams?
      On June 17, 2022, The Wendy Williams Show officially came to an end after airing on television for over a decade.
      Wendy Williams has been struggling with various illnesses for the past 19 years due to which she was absent for the last season.
      In May 2021, Wendy went on a hiatus from her talk show due to health concerns surrounding her Graves’ disease.
      A spokesperson for her show told PEOPLE at the time that the star had been “dealing with symptoms from her Graves’ disease, which is causing fatigue.”

      She also confessed to the magazine that she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism 19 years ago.
      Williams said at the time, “I feel a hundred percent better than I was a few months ago. I had a storm going in my body is the best way I can explain it.”
      “It came from me neglecting my six-month endocrinology appointment.”
      “I have Graves’ disease and hyperthyroid.”
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      “If you have one you don’t necessarily have to have the other, but I have both, and I was diagnosed with both 19 years ago.”
      Wendy has also battled Covid and question marks have hung over whether she will return to this small screen this year.
      In March 2022, however, Wendy claimed on Good Morning America that she would return to her show “in three months” and that she had “the body of a 25-year-old.”
      However, on June 14, 2022, it was announced The Wendy Williams Show was officially canceled.
      Timeline of Wendy Williams’ health battle
      2017

      2018

      Early February: Wendy canceled three shows after experiencing ‘flu-like symptoms’
      February 21: She announced a three-week hiatus due to issues with hyperthyroidism
      December 17: Wendy missed taping her show after suffering a bone fracture

      2019

      Early January: Wendy postpones her return to her show
      January 18: For the third time, the host pushed back her return
      January 29: The Wendy Williams Show’s official Instagram revealed Nick Cannon would be taking over as temporary host
      January-March: DailyMailTV reported at the time that Wendy had been struggling with abusing alcohol and pills after fracturing her shoulder in December 2018, and the outlet claimed Wendy checked into a detox and rehab facility during her break from the show

      2020

      Wendy clapped back at those trolling her Lymphedema during an after-show on Instagram, “Stop asking me about the cankles, I have Lymphedema. Stop asking me why I wear sneakers, I have Lymphedema. Stop asking me why my eyes bulge, I’ve got Graves’ disease. Stop asking me, like, dumb mess! Can we connect on a more cerebral level?”

      2021

      March: Wendy showed viewers a close-up of her severely swollen ankles as she suffers from Lymphedema
      May: Wendy went on a hiatus from her talk show due to health concerns surrounding her Graves’ disease
      September 15: Wendy was taken to the hospital for “psychiatric service”
      September 20: Wendy’s show was scheduled to return but was delayed after she tested positive for Covid
      October 4: The Wendy Williams Show was due to return for its 13th season
      October 18: After being postponed twice, the show premiered

      2022

      January 10: As of January 2022, Wendy Williams has not returned for the 14th season of her show due to ongoing health issues
      January 21: Wendy Williams’ son shared a photo of her in Brickell, Miami
      March 17: Wendy confirms on Good Morning America that she would be returning to her show in three months.
      June 14: The Wendy Williams show was canceled
      September 14: The U.S. Sun exclusively reported that Wendy checked into a wellness facility. Her publicist Shawn Zanotti told The U.S. Sun she checked in to “manage her overall health issues.”

      2024

      January 26: It is reported that, in 2023, Wendy left New York and moved to Florida to recuperate and be closer to her family.

      February 1: Wendy appeared in a new trailer for a two-night documentary event premiering on Lifetime. The video was removed just moments after release.

      Wendy Williams’ show was canceled in June 2022Credit: Dario Alequin for The US Sun
      When did the last episode of The Wendy Williams Show air?
      The Wendy Williams Show was scheduled to return for its 13th season on October 4, 2021, but it was postponed twice and premiered on October 18.
      Season 13 premiered without Wendy Williams, with a stream of new hosts taking her place.
      In February 2022 on The Wendy Williams Show, Sherri Shepherd told fans, “Starting in September I am starting my own talk show!”  
      After her big announcement, the show’s press team sent out the official release that made it clear- Wendy is not returning to her own show.  
      The show was officially canceled on Tuesday, June 14. The last episode aired on Friday, June 17.
      “The final original episode of The Wendy Williams Show will air with a video tribute to the iconic host,” a show spokesperson confirmed to Deadline.
      When is the Wendy Williams documentary premiering on Lifetime?
      Wendy Williams resurfaced for the first time since 2022 in a trailer for a documentary special set to premiere on Lifetime.
      The clip, released on February 1, 2024, depicts the broadcaster with her adoring audience on the stage of her show and even receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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      Her decline in health is also front and center in the trailer.
      The two-night documentary event was set to premiere in late February, but Lifetime deleted the trailer moments after it was released. More