How you doin’? Wendy Williams – outspoken, irrepressible, part of US TV for well over a decade – she’s made her name and her fortune not only from her landmark TV series, The Wendy Williams Show, but also from reality TV.
Over the years, Williams has continued to pull in millions of viewers across the US – and at the same time, she’s stacked up the cash, too. So – what’s that official Wendy Williams net worth sitting at right now? Keep reading and we will help you dig into all the juicy details.
Wendy Williams net worth 2021
Right now, Wendy Williams’ net worth in 2021 is reportedly around $60 million. This figure, interestingly, seems to vary depending on the source, however, she’s worth at least $40 million. In any case, that’s still an impressive amount of money.
Williams has largely earned her fortune and fame from her public persona on her chat show, as well as through a variety of other projects. It’s reported that she makes at least $8 million a season for The Wendy Williams Show alone – nice work if you can get it, of course!
But there’s more to Williams’ career than purely hosting chat shows – she’s established herself as a media personality tour de force that fascinates many – you can barely turn away! So – how’s she made herself that cool eight figure fortune?
Wendy Williams career – the highlights
Williams, born in 1964, started out as a radio DJ in the Virgin Islands before finding her broadcasting feet in the heart of New York City, at WRKS. Moving on to Hot 97, she then started skyrocketing into fame via radio work down in Philadelphia. She’s since been ushered into the National Radio Hall of Fame, and has authored multiple books.
Wendy Williams is famous – and has a huge fan following – for her unabashed, straight-talking style. She’s never been afraid to talk about her own life and struggles, but at the same time, has rubbed a few different celebrities up the wrong way over the years! Some refer to her as something of a ‘shock jock’ – however, this is a shock jock with an eight figure net worth – more than just your average presenter!
Williams has been fronting her own TV chat show since 2008, and has been a mainstay of the Fox network. She’s fronted more than 1,500 episodes over the years, and has largely presented the show herself barring a few missed appearances. There was a period, for example, during 2019 when hosts such as America’s Got Talent’s Nick Cannon stepped in while the presenter battled Graves’ disease.
Beyond the chat show stage, she’s taken part in Dancing With The Stars, and has even launched her own production company with Kevin Hunter, her then-husband and business partner. Wendy Williams Productions has been producing popular reality TV since 2013. That’s another big money-making string to her bow!
Williams has also proven herself to be multi-talented. While she’s cut her teeth and made her money as the queen of chat, the straight-talking host is also an accomplished Broadway star! She’s appeared in Chicago on Broadway for a seven-week stint, and has also produced and embarked on stand-up tours.
And no – that’s not all – Williams has also developed her own line of fashion, popularly sold exclusive to the Home Shopping Network, and has also produced Adorn By Wendy Williams – her landmark jewelry collection, available through QVC. She’s not only the chat show queen, she’s the home shopping queen, too!
Wendy Williams – life and controversies
Williams is no stranger to controversy, largely thanks to her no-holds-barred approach to frank discussion and interviewing. In particular, she has been particularly outspoken about Meghan Markle, after the actress married Prince Harry. “Don’t try to garner sympathy from us,” Williams claimed, after Markle spoke publicly about struggling with being in the royal limelight.
Williams has also drawn controversy online having reportedly mocked actor Joaquin Phoenix’s facial scar, and for giving late singer Whitney Houston a viral grilling in a radio interview that’s since become a hallmark of her indomitable style.
However, Williams has herself faced a variety of personal challenges and tragedies over the years. Her husband Kevin Hunter was reportedly abusive, leading to a divorce that split both assets and child support. Williams herself has been married twice.
She has also suffered with Graves’ disease, as mentioned above, and hyperthyroidism. She’s not been afraid to discuss either issue, in her famously frank style!
Wendy Williams career – what’s coming up next?
Wendy Williams shows no sign of slowing down, with her net worth likely to continue skyrocketing as her TV show continues to pull in international interest. It happens that the multi-talented star also has plenty of business interests, too, meaning it’s unlikely she’ll drop the pace. For as long as her landmark show continues, at least, she’s here to stay.
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