Wendy Williams American Actress Known for Sesame Street
Wendy Williams · radio personality and television presenter · American
Known for
Biography
Wendy Williams (18 July 1964, Asbury Park) is an American actress. Her best-known titles on this site are Sesame Street (1969) and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016).
Early life
She attended Northeastern University (Bachelor of Arts) and Ocean Township High School.
Career
Her 2010s credits include Think like a Man (2012) and Surviving R. Kelly (2019). In total, 2 films and 3 TV series are listed from 1969 to 2019. Other notable work credited to her includes The Wendy Williams Show, Wendy Williams: What a Mess! and The Wendy Williams Experience.
Recognition
She won the Radio Hall of Fame. Wendy Williams also has received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Radio & Records. Altogether, 3 wins and 9 nominations are listed.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Kevin Hunter (1999 to 2020). She has one child on record.
Filmography
5 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019– | Surviving R. Kelly | TV series | |
| 2016 | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | Film | |
| 2012 | Think like a Man | Film | |
| 2006– | The Wendy Williams Experience | TV series | |
| 1969– | Sesame Street | TV series |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 9 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio & Records | Won | ||
| Radio Hall of Fame | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2019 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2017 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2016 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2016 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2016 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2015 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2015 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2015 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series | The Wendy Williams Show | Nominated |
Wendy Williams Photos
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Photo: DVSROSS · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Wendy Williams?
Wendy Williams is 62 years old, born on 18 July 1964 in Asbury Park.
What is Wendy Williams known for?
Wendy Williams is known for Sesame Street (1969) and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016).
What is Wendy Williams’s nationality?
Wendy Williams is American, born in Asbury Park.
How tall is Wendy Williams?
Wendy Williams is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
Who has Wendy Williams been married to?
Wendy Williams’s marriages on record are to Kevin Hunter (1999 to 2020).
What is Wendy Williams’s net worth?
Wendy Williams’s net worth is estimated at $40 million (2005 figure).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q618233), accessed October 2026
- Photo: WBLS · CC BY 3.0
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