Current:Home > InvestWendy Williams says she has 'no money' in Lifetime documentary trailer -MacroWatch
Wendy Williams says she has 'no money' in Lifetime documentary trailer
Surpassing View
Date:2025-04-10 17:22:46
Wendy Williams' tumultuous past few years will be the subject of a new Lifetime documentary that promises to share a raw, unfiltered look into her health and financial issues.
Lifetime on Friday debuted the first look at "Where is Wendy Williams?," a documentary that will air over two nights later this month.
The trailer teases harrowing behind-the-scenes footage of Williams struggling with her health, as well as candid new interviews with her, marking a rare public appearance for the former talk show host. At one point, she clutches a pillow as she begins to cry.
"I have no money," Williams says. "I'm going to tell you something. If it happens to me, it could happen to you."
Williams' daytime talk show was canceled in 2022 after she had been on medical leave during a battle with the autoimmune disorder Graves' disease. That same year, she was placed under a financial guardianship. Wells Fargo argued at the time that she was an "incapacitated person," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In the trailer, Williams is seen breaking down in tears as she says she misses her family, and she later says that she has "no friends." When asked if she knows how many people love her, she replies, "No, I don't."
The documentary will also feature interviews with Williams' loved ones, who throughout the footage express concern about her drinking and memory loss. In one scene, she is confronted about a bottle of alcohol and asked if she drank the entire thing that day.
"My mom has done a great job making it seem like everything is okay always, but in reality, there's something wrong going on," says her son, Kevin Hunter Jr.
Wendy Williamsreveals she has been 'living in a sober house,' recalls past cocaine abuse
According to Lifetime, cameras have been chronicling Williams' efforts to "reclaim her life and legacy" for almost two years.
"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," the network said. "Suffering mental and physical issues, Wendy's delicate state of mind, erratic behavior and declining health were all captured by the cameras."
Wendy Williamsopens up about lymphedema diagnosis, new boyfriend
Lifetime also described the documentary as the "story of Wendy's journey to resurrect her career, and what filmmakers discovered along the way." Williams, who serves as an executive producer on the documentary, expresses a desire to return to television in the trailer.
When does the Wendy Williams documentary air? How to watch 'Where is Wendy Williams?'
"Where is Wendy Williams?" will air on Lifetime on Feb. 24 and 25. The network previously aired a biopic about Williams, "Wendy Williams: The Movie," and a documentary, "Wendy Williams: What a Mess," both in 2021.
Contributing: Gabriela L. Laracca, Asbury Park Press
veryGood! (788)
Related
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court
- Europe gets more vacations than the U.S. Here are some reasons why.
- Gun control unlikely in GOP-led special session following Tennessee school shooting
- Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
- Brian Houston, Hillsong Church founder, found not guilty of concealing his father's child sex crimes
- Appeals court strikes down Utah oil railroad approval, siding with environmentalists
- 3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires
- The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
- Jamie Foxx took 'an unexpected dark journey' with his health: 'But I can see the light'
Ranking
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- Passenger who survived fiery crash that claimed 4 lives is facing charges
- Nearly 4,000 pages show new detail of Ken Paxton’s alleged misdeeds ahead of Texas impeachment trial
- Video shows Nick Jonas pause concert to help a struggling fan at Boston stop on 'The Tour'
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Another Disney princess, another online outrage. This time it's about 'Snow White'
- Leaders at 7 Jackson schools on leave amid testing irregularities probe
- Nearly 4,000 pages show new detail of Ken Paxton’s alleged misdeeds ahead of Texas impeachment trial
Recommendation
Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
Court tosses Jan. 6 sentence in ruling that could impact other low-level Capitol riot cases
For Katie Couric, Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser 'even more meaningful' after breast cancer diagnosis
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused by ex-aide’s lawyer of ordering sale of jewelry given as official gift
US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
San Francisco launches driverless bus service following robotaxi expansion
The 10 best Will Ferrell movies, ranked (from 'Anchorman' to 'Barbie' and 'Strays')
San Francisco launches driverless bus service following robotaxi expansion