"The queen is back"- Internet reacts to new video of Wendy Williams from We In Miami podcast
Netizens have reacted to new footage of television star Wendy Williams celebrating her son Kevin Hunter Jr.'s graduation from Florida International University. In 2023, the 60-year-old was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and progressive aphasia. In 2018, she was also diagnosed with Graves Disease - a condition resulting in the overproduction of hormones from the thyroid glands.
Williams was seen presenting gifts to his son after his graduation in a recent footage released by the We in Miami podcast. Despite her health conditions, the television personality was talking sharply as she watched her son reacting to her gifts.
Fans online have reacted to the footage of Wendy Williams conversing with her son. While some have celebrated her seemingly improved health, others have prayed for the same. Some popular comments on X are as follows:
"the queen is back," a fan wrote on X.
"We thought by now she would be on a gravestone.....how miracle happens only God knows," another commented.
"We will be seated to watch this podcast and we hope wendy is healthy and happy," one user chimed in.
One fan opined that the 60-year-old looked better than what was shown in reports, saying:
"She looks a lot better than those reports made it out to be. I expected her to be like jimmy carter but she seems doing well enough"
"We still have to admit. Wendy doesn’t look like herself I believe she is sick," another added.
"Wendy Williams is back with fresh insights on the ‘We In Miami’ podcast!" claimed another on X.
Some other reactions on X are as follows:
"She’s such a smart b*tch. I see you, Wendy. And I’m rooting for you. Don’t let that sorry downlow ni**a and vegan pancake hoe get another dime. I know that’s right!!!" a fan wrote.
"She looks like she gained weight. She looks sober AND she’s with her family. PRAISE GOD! She is the happiest when she is with her family. May GOD continue to bless her. Amen!" opined another.
"I truly hope she's doing OK.. she's messy but not an evil person. She has also made us laugh so much for years, sending a lot of love to her," inferred another on X.
Another netizen added:
"This makes me so happy I'm crying. That man really broke this woman. And heartbreak takes time to heal. Then the loss of her mom and her Talk show. Her son moving for school. Everything she knew and loved was gone. She was really bound to break. But I'm glad she's finding her."
Wendy Williams makes rare public appearance at her son's college graduation
According to a report by People magazine, Wendy Williams was captured making a rare public appearance alongside his son Kevin Hunter Jr. as the latter graduated from Florida International University.
The 60-year-old was seen riding a motorized scooter, which was customized with a Louis Vuitton cup holder and a front pouch garnished with Chanel motifs. The television star boasted a sparkly dress, black boots, and a necklace with a large 'W' locket.
Kevin Hunter Jr. is Wendy Williams' only son with her now divorced husband, Kevin Hunter. The two split in 2019 after Williams accused her former husband of fathering another child with a different woman. The divorce was legally finalized in 2020.
Wendy Williams' son, Kevin, stayed away from the public eye for most of his life. However, he appeared in the trailer for Where is Wendy Williams? It is an American documentary focussing on health issues and the cancellation of her talk eponymous talk show. In the trailer, he expressed concern for his mother, saying:
"My mom, she always talks about how she wants to work, but I feel as though she's worked enough. She has people around her that are 'yes people' and allowing this to continue."
He also expressed displeasure with Williams' former court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey.
"I feel like the guardian has not done a good job of protecting my mom," he said.
The documentary premiered on February 24, 2024, on Lifetime.