Wendy Williams attends son’s graduation in rare public appearance
Wendy Williams update FILE PHOTO: TV personality Wendy Williams attends the 2019 NYWIFT Muse Awards at the New York Hilton Midtown on December 10, 2019 in New York City. She recently appeared at her son's graduation. (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for New York Women in Film & Television) (Lars Niki/Getty Images for New York Women )
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Wendy Williams, who has not been seen in public amid health issues, attended her son’s graduation ceremony in Miami.
She was in town for her son, Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation from Florida International University, TMZ reported. She was on a mobility scooter at the graduation ceremony and was accompanied by her father, Thomas Williams Sr.
Despite her guardian saying in court filings that the former talk show host was “permanently incapacitated” because of dementia, Williams was seen earlier this month in the back of an SUV, according to TMZ.
Hunter spoke about his mother in the trailer for the documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?” where he said he was concerned about her.
“My mom, she always talks about how she wants to work, but I feel as though she’s worked enough,” he said, according to People magazine. “She has people around her that are ‘yes people’ and allowing this to continue.”
“I feel like the guardian has not done a good job of protecting my mom,” he added.
Sabrina Morrissey serves as Williams’ court-appointed guardian.
Williams was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, E! Online reported. She told fans in a statement to E! News in February, “I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming.”
“The Wendy Williams Show” was canceled in June 2022, People magazine reported.
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years Wendy Williams attends the ceremony honoring her with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame held on October 17, 2019, in Hollywood, California. Keep clicking to see more photos from her career. (Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2003: Wendy Williams during the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival - Death of a Dynasty premiere at Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2004: Wendy Williams during Virgin Records Presents "Damita Jo": A Celebration With Janet Jackson in Honor of Her New Album at Spice Market in New York City. (KMazur/WireImage for Virgin Records)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2005: Wendy Williams during VH1 Save The Music: A Concert to Benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at Beacon Theatre in New York City. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2006: Wendy Williams during the 2006 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2007: Wendy Williams during Macy's Presents "Kiss and Tell" hosted by Nicky Hilton and Inside at Loft 11 in New York City. (Brian Ach/WireImage)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2008: Kevin Hunter and Wendy Williams attend the Patron Music in Motion Tour Party at Marquee on September 29, 2008, in New York City. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2009: Supermodel Iman (left) and Wendy Williams attend the launch party for Sam Fine's "The Basics of Beauty" DVD at the Warren Tricomi Salon at the Plaza Hotel on June 18, 2009, in New York City. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2010: TV personality Wendy Williams and Dolly Parton attend Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years award show at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods on April 10, 2010, in Ledyard Center, Connecticut. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2011: Celebrity talk show host Wendy Williams throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2012: Andy Cohen and Wendy Williams on "Watch What Happens Live." (Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2013: Natalie Morales and Wendy Williams appear on NBC News' "Today" show in 2013. (Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC Newswire/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2014: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, daytime TV talk show host Wendy Williams poses with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse during a visit to the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort on January 17, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Gregg Newton/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2015: Television personalities Wendy Williams (left) and Brad Goreski appear onstage during the Lane Bryant launch of the #PlusIsEqual campaign at Times Square on September 14, 2015, in New York City. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Lane Bryant)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2016: Wendy Williams during an interview with TV host Seth Meyers on May 19, 2016. (Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2017: Wendy Williams poses for a photo on the observation deck after taking part in the ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building to celebrate the ninth season of "The Wendy Williams Show" at The Empire State Building on September 18, 2017, in New York City. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2018: Wendy Williams appears on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" on October 30, 2018. (Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2019: Wendy Williams attends her being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 17, 2019, in Hollywood, California. (David Livingston/Getty Images)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2020: Wendy Williams attends Spotify x Cash Money Host Premiere of mini-documentary New Cash Order at Lightbox on February 20, 2020, in New York. (Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Spotify)
Photos: Wendy Williams through the years 2021: Wendy Williams (left) officially unveils her Madame Tussauds wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York on May 10, 2021, in New York City. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds New York)