Wendy Williams: The Movie

Wendy Williams: The Movie is an American television biographical film directed by Darren Grant about the life of entertainer Wendy Williams. The film premiered on January 30, 2021 on Lifetime.[1]

Wendy Williams: The Movie
Promotional poster
Screenplay by
  • Leigh Davenport
  • Scarlett Lacey
Story byLeigh Davenport
Directed byDarren Grant
Starring
Music byKurt Farquhar
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerWendy Williams
CinematographyAdam Swilinski
EditorDean Soltys
Running time90 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkLifetime
Original releaseJanuary 30, 2021 (2021-01-30)

Plot

Wendy Williams is a teenage girl growing up in New Jersey.

Cathy Hughes hires Williams to work in Washington, D.C., at the WOL radio station. Williams takes cocaine to suppress her appetite. She also gets a weekend job in New York City as an emcee. By 1990, she's working full-time in New York City. Hot 103.5 becomes Hot 97.

Williams remains addicted to cocaine during her marriage to Kevin Hunter. However, she finally quit cocaine.

Cast

Reception

Jezebel both criticised and praised the movie.[3]

References

Wendy Williams: The Movie at IMDb

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