Wendy Williams’ Younger Years: See Pics

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May 21, 2021 1:38PM EDT

See photos of iconic TV host Wendy Williams in the early days of her career — from radio, to the screen.

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Wendy Williams’ Younger Years

Wendy Williams’ Younger Years — Wendy Williams is a television host, actress, author fashion designer and a former longtime radio personality. The talk show host had a meteoric rise from local radio DJ to household name. She gained notoriety for her on-air spats with celebrities and was the subject of the 2006 VH1 reality television series The Wendy Williams Experience, which broadcast events surrounding her radio show. However her addiction struggles and her ex-husband Kevin Hunter‘s infamous cheating scandal have also become synonymous with her brand. Fans would recall that Wendy filed for divorce from her husband in April 2019 after more than 20 years of marriage. The split came after months of rumors that Kevin had been cheating on Wendy and even got his mistress pregnant.

Here, Wendy is seen talking during her afternoon radio show at the studio in New York City, in August 2003. Continue scrolling for more pics from Wendy’s early years.

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Pharrell Williams & Wendy Williams smile

Pharrell Williams & Wendy Williams smile — Pharrell Williams and Wendy Williams pose together in 2004. The pair were seen at the Rosa Cha Fashion Show in New York.

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Wendy Williams In A Pink Jacket

Wendy Williams In A Pink Jacket — Wendy Williams stuns in a bright pink jacket and jeans at the launch of Janet Jackson’s new album in 2004. How gorgeous!

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Wendy At The ‘Mission Impossible’ Premiere

Wendy At The ‘Mission Impossible’ Premiere — Wendy Williams at the ‘Mission Impossible’ premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. She wore a white tee and jeans on the red carpet in 2006.

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Wendy Williams In 2006

Wendy Williams In 2006 — Wendy Williams and Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs celebrate his vibe magazine cover and the release of his new album ‘Press Play’ in 2006. She looked so happy!

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Wendy At The Hip Hop Honors

Wendy At The Hip Hop Honors — Wendy Williams attends the Hip Hop Honors in New York in 2006. She paired a black dress with a jean jacket.

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Wendy In 2007

Wendy In 2007 — Wendy Williams at the club ‘Aer’ in New York in 2007. She wore a whiye tee and jeans with a leopard print jacket.

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Wendy Williams at Room Service

Wendy Williams at Room Service — Wendy Williams at Room Service for Breast Cancer awareness in 2007. She looked awesome!

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Wendy in Beverly Hills

Wendy in Beverly Hills — Wendy was seen out and about in Beverly Hills in 2008. She wore a tank top and jeans.

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Wendy Williams’ Show Launch Party

Wendy Williams’ Show Launch Party — Wendy Williams celebrated the launch of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ in 2009. She stunned in a little black dress on the red carpet.

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Wendy Williams At A Photo Shoot

Wendy Williams At A Photo Shoot — Talk show host Wendy Williams poses for portraits at her Manhattan studio in 2009. Her daytime talk show launched that year.

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Wendy Williams In 2009

Wendy Williams In 2009 — Wendy Williams poses in a one-shouldered blue gown in 2009. She rocked straight hair and bangs at ‘Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All by Myself’ Premiere in New York.

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Wendy At Fashion’s Night Out

Wendy At Fashion’s Night Out — Wendy Williams tries on a Fred Leighton tiara at Fashion’s Night Out in 2009. The event was a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence.

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Wendy With Dark Hair

Wendy With Dark Hair — Wendy Williams attends celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes’s ‘About Face’ book launch in New York in 2010. She rocked a tight silver dress and dark tresses.

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Wendy with Kim Kardashian

Wendy with Kim Kardashian — Kim Kardashian West and Wendy Williams pose at The Celebrity Skee Ball Tournament to Benefit The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International in New York in 2010. They were all smiles!

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