Watch: “Where’s Wendy Williams?” filmmakers discuss their hopes for the documentary

The documentary was met with heavy backlash on social media, but the filmmakers hope it can draw attention to the issue of caregiving and dementia.

We all remember her from the radio and tv. Wendy Williams is an icon known for her no-nonsense commentary for nearly forty years. “The Wendy Williams Show” brought her national recognition, with people each young and old asking, “How are you?” After rumors of alcohol abuse and health problems, “The Wendy Williams Show” was canceled in 2022 after a dozen seasons. Documentary film Life “Where’s Wendy Williams?” is described as “the raw, honest and unfiltered reality of Wendy’s life after being placed in financial care… which made Wendy a hot topic herself.” The two-part documentary aired this week, and viewers immediately expressed their concerns. Would Williams wish to be shown on this light? The creators of “Where’s Wendy Williams?” stopped by theGrio to reply to this response and discuss what they need viewers to remove from the documentaries.

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