Hey there, folks. Let's dive into the life of the one and only Wendy Williams. Her world has been under a microscope ever since Lifetime announced a two-part documentary called Where Is Wendy Williams?, set to premiere in February 2024. As we get ready for the big reveal, let's take a closer look at her personal life, including her health and the details of her marriages. Wendy's story is filled with ups and downs, and it's about time we unpack it all.
Wendy's Love Life: A Journey Through Two Marriages
Wendy Williams has had her fair share of love stories, but not all of them ended happily. She's been married twice and divorced twice. Her first marriage was to Bert Girigorie, a relationship that lasted from 1994 to 1995. After that, she tied the knot with Kevin Hunter in 1997, and they stayed together for over two decades before calling it quits. Each marriage brought its own set of challenges, and Wendy has been open about the struggles she faced in both.
Bert Girigorie: Wendy's First Love
Wendy met Bert Girigorie while working at a bustling New York City radio station. Their romance blossomed over two years before they decided to get married. Despite the initial spark, their marriage was short-lived, lasting only a year. Bert has kept a low profile since their split, but his professional life revolves around sales and marketing. While he hasn't been active on social media lately, he did make some rare comments about their marriage in the past.
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In a candid interview with Radar Online in March 2019, Bert opened up about their relationship. "It was very bizarre. She just turned into a different person. I don’t know what was going on," he revealed. "I didn’t understand a lot of things that she did. I didn’t understand what her motivations were." Bert went on to explain that their relationship took a turn for the worse, culminating in a major blowout that strained their bond beyond repair.
Kevin Hunter: The Long Road Together
After parting ways with Bert, Wendy found love again with Kevin Hunter. They met at an ice skating rink in 1994 and eventually walked down the aisle in 1997. Kevin wasn't just her husband; he also became her manager and production partner. Their union resulted in the birth of their son, Kevin Hunter Jr., in 2000. However, behind the scenes, things weren't as rosy as they seemed.
Wendy has been brutally honest about her marriage to Kevin. In an interview with Business Insider in 2021, she revealed that she knew early on that their marriage was destined for divorce. "I went into the delivery room knowing in my mind, 'I’m planning my divorce,'" she confessed. Wendy accused Kevin of being a serial cheater, claiming he was unfaithful throughout their relationship, even during her pregnancy. Despite this, she stayed in the marriage for the sake of their son.
She explained, "I couldn’t [leave] because the bigger the talk show got, and the more I would look into my son’s eyes … the more I decided to give of myself and I figured I’d get it on the back end, so to speak." In April 2019, it was announced that Wendy and Kevin had officially parted ways after reports surfaced that Kevin had fathered a child with his mistress. A representative for Wendy addressed the situation, saying, "Thank you to everyone for respecting the family’s privacy during this time. Kevin is supportive of Wendy and they are working through this process together." Their divorce was finalized in January 2020, and Wendy expressed relief about moving on to a new chapter in her life.
Fast forward to 2024, and Wendy's life has taken another unexpected turn. In February, her team announced that she had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. The press release emphasized hope for the future, stating, "There is hope that with early detection and far more empathy, the stigma associated with dementia will be eliminated, and those affected will receive the understanding, support, and care they deserve and need."
