Wendy Williams makes rare public appearance at son Kevin’s graduation
Wendy Williams For my son to return to the spotlight, Kevin Hunter Jr.
According to obtained photos, the 60-year-old former talk show host attended Kevin’s college graduation ceremony at Florida International University in Miami on Thursday, December 19. people and TMZ.
Williams wore a sparkly dress and jewelry, including a “W” necklace and an oversized ring, to celebrate the special occasion. The star was joined by family and friends on a custom-made electric scooter complete with Louis Vuitton monogrammed cup holders.
Williams shares Kevin, 24, with her ex-husband Kevin Hunter. The couple had been married for 20 years, and Williams filed for divorce in April 2019.
former The Wendy Williams Show In 2022, the host largely retreated from the spotlight due to various health issues.
In February, Williams revealed that she had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.
“As Wendy’s fans know, she has been open to the public in the past about her medical battles with Graves’ disease and lymphedema, as well as other significant challenges related to her health,” her rep said in a press release at the time.
According to the release, Williams began experiencing memory decline after he began making “gaffes” and “acting erratically,” and was tested multiple times in 2023.
“Receiving a diagnosis allows Wendy to receive the medical care she needs,” the statement added. “The decision to share this news was difficult and made after careful consideration, not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy, but Also to raise awareness of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support thousands of others facing similar conditions.
In November, Williams’ court-appointed guardian, Sabrina MorrisseyThe beloved star has become “cognitively impaired, permanently disabled and legally incapacitated” as he battles dementia praecox, said in a court filing
This health update is part of a legal battle between Morrissey and A&E Networks, Lifetime Entertainment and other affiliates involved in distributing the health information. Where is Wendy Williams? The documentary series will air in February.
“This case stems from the brutal calculation and deliberate actions of powerful and cowardly opportunistic media companies working with producers. [Williams],” Morrissey claimed in court documents us weeklyreferring to the former talk show host’s dementia diagnosis. “FTD is a progressive disease, meaning there is no cure and symptoms only get worse over time.”
Morrissey claimed the media company “filmed without a valid contract” and released the documentary series without her consent. She also said Williams was in a “highly vulnerable” state and that she “clearly could not consent to being filmed, let alone being humiliated and exploited”.
Williams’ struggles first made headlines in February 2022 after news broke that she would be taking a break from the show during Season 13. The Wendy Williams Show. The show will officially end in June 2022.