After months of uncertainty regarding Wendy Williams’ whereabouts, the former talk show host has finally been seen in public, bringing relief to her fans and family. Earlier this year, Wendy’s sister, Wanda Williams, and her niece, Alex Finnie, revealed that Wendy was staying at an undisclosed treatment facility, with little information available to her family. “I speak with her very regularly when she reaches out to me. She is, from what I understand, in a wellness, healing type of environment,” Wanda told People in February. “We cannot reach out to her, but she can reach out to us. And she is in a healing place emotionally.”
Wendy’s public absence, which began in May 2023, had raised concerns, especially following the February 2024 premiere of the Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams?, produced by her family. The documentary explored her journey and the struggles she faced, including her diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.
However, on August 19, Wendy was spotted at a store in Newark, New Jersey, owned by Victor Bowman Jr., the son of the late herbalist Dr. Sebi. Bowman shared a photo of himself with Wendy on Facebook, captioning it, “Wendy Williams come to my store. Much love Queen.” Wendy’s visit to Bowman’s store, where she was accompanied by her 24-year-old son, Kevin Hunter Jr., marks the first time she has been seen publicly in months.
This appearance has sparked hope among fans that Wendy is on a path to recovery. The photo quickly went viral, with social media users expressing relief at seeing her in better spirits. “Praying she doing better happy she with her son,” one fan commented, while another added, “Wendy looks healthy. She’s not skinny anymore. She put her weight back on. Happy to see her doing better.”
Despite the positive reactions, some fans remain cautious, acknowledging the severity of her condition. “Y’all, SHE HAS DEMENTIA (so they claim) and if that’s true, then there’s ‘no better.’” Others, however, celebrated her decision to explore alternative healing methods, with one fan writing, “I’m glad she went to a natural herbalist for help!”
Wendy’s visit to Bowman’s store has renewed interest in Dr. Sebi’s alternative health methods, which include an alkaline diet and herbal remedies. While his treatments have attracted high-profile clients in the past, they have also faced skepticism from medical professionals.
As Wendy navigates her health journey, her fans continue to hope for her return to the public eye, expressing their love and support during this challenging time.