Wendy Williams on Early Career: "I Would Sleep in My Car"

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11 жыл бұрын

In this excerpt of a longer, in-depth interview with the WSJ, Daytime celebrity talk show queen Wendy Williams talks to the Wall Street Journal's Lee Hawkins about how she slept in her car in order to work several jobs as a radio host early in her career, and the hard lessons that made her tough enough to last more than 20 years in the radio business.
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@habbogigi 8 жыл бұрын

People can judge wendy all they want, but goddamn this woman worked her ass off to get what she wanted and where she is now. Truly an inspiration.

@ranabates1477 5 жыл бұрын

habbogigi Absolutely.... Yet she is a disappointment for Black Women.... We all make choices. She made hers, and how we see her is a result of her actions. I used to be highly inspired by her, so trust me I understand.

@blackice3022 5 жыл бұрын

Facts!!!!!

@teshuahyisreal158 3 жыл бұрын

Facts she did n while on coke

@ScottD_ 8 жыл бұрын

it's funny how Wendy is leading this interview and she's the one being interviewed! her personality is huge and she just dominates which I love

@feeq6001 9 жыл бұрын

Wendy really worked hard to get to where she is now.

@MrTlbxxx 8 жыл бұрын

fee q Worked hard by being a nasty bitch. These people are disgusting, no matter how hard they work. And guess what, they usually very unhappy!

@feeq6001 8 жыл бұрын

But you sound unhappy yourself !!!

@MrTlbxxx 8 жыл бұрын

fee q LOL You have made me laugh. 1) What do I have to do with this? 2) Second, I am one of the happiest persons on earth. That is why I know what I am talking about. Stop admiring arrogant, ugly and bitches.

@feeq6001 8 жыл бұрын

And now I smell bitterness,hatred and jealousy coming from this stranger/stalker. You sound very bossy and arrogant yourself. You have no right to tell me who to admire or how to live my life. If you hate Wendy so much man up and say all those negative words boiling inside you and hatred to her face. You do you, I am not wasting my precious energy with a negative person like you. Keep in mind I didn't ask for your participation in the first place .So if you are really Happy as stated then take a chill pill and BYE Felicia.

@holistic7980 8 жыл бұрын

of course

@XoXoG 8 жыл бұрын

even though she can throw shade at times....i respect this woman for her work ethic.

@conniemyles5129 4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@MyPierre93 9 жыл бұрын

she such a go getter love it

@ShaunteNickeeRose 9 жыл бұрын

Went through the comments and was amazed to see how many people missed out on the message, all because they were so focused on her hair, make up and voice.

@JaimiLG 8 жыл бұрын

+MrTlbxxx why are you so hateful? nothing you said is even true

@Puppylove890 8 жыл бұрын

+JaimiLG Hate for self and situation has many faces.

@elsagrace3893 8 жыл бұрын

Just because they comment on her hair and makeup doesn't mean they missed the message.

@thesilentdiva 6 жыл бұрын

Shaunte Nicole they gonna miss that coin too focused on stupid s

@gaia-xn1gv 9 жыл бұрын

I know she's had work done and I know people love to call her ugly, but I think she's pretty. I admire that she is a self made women. She is honest about herself, determined, opinionated, knows where she stands. I've had fun watching her interviews these past few days and seeing a different side of her.

@MiguelAlves1 7 жыл бұрын

She's a very smart woman that worked hard to make it happen for her. Mad respect

@Lyomama22 8 жыл бұрын

I loved how wendy was actually more relaxed and comfortable to talk with in this interview

@summerholliday44 8 жыл бұрын

im living in my car with big dreams too....thank s for da inspiration!!

@summerholliday44 8 жыл бұрын

+Angela Racy Thankl you baby...much love and happy new year!!

@npo64 10 жыл бұрын

I like you even more Wendy. You're a great inspiration for anyone!

@Patrick3183 8 жыл бұрын

This was a fabulous interview Wendy was not only talking slowly and calmly but she was saying really smart things and I really learned about her in depth knowledge of radio and her passion for it

@catsonly4805 9 жыл бұрын

No matter what money a person has, or ends up with, true success for yourself is achieving your dream/ Wendy has done that. She always wanted to be in radio, and now she's a show host. She does what she loves, and proved everyone wrong. To achieve a dream, you have to be persistant with yourself.

@iamdsmith__ 7 жыл бұрын

8:20 Wendy is hilarious... She wanted to say "How you doing!" lol

@darkskinss 5 жыл бұрын

D. Smith ♥️♥️♥️😂😂

@Madonnaist 9 жыл бұрын

Primadonna Magazine loves Wendy Williams!! We ARE SO PROUD OF HER! "You have to believe in your self and work hard!" THAT'S HOW YOU BECOME AN OVER NIGHT SUCCESS! Great interview Lee Hawkins!!!

@ESP-lx6qt 7 жыл бұрын

Wendy is not dumb by any means.. she started from the bottom and worked hard to get to where she's at.. Wendy Williams net worth as of 2016 = $60M hate all you want but it's not affecting her one bit, just making you sound dumb for hating on a woman you don't even no. Like you have nothing better to do than hate on Wendy? either way she's still making that $$$$$$ with that being said she's noty favorite but I can respect her for her achievements. #HowYouDoing? #HowYouHating?

@Randomqtman 7 жыл бұрын

ESP 1230 definitely NOT 60M

@mauricecarter5831 10 жыл бұрын

YOURE BORN WITH CLASS NOT SOMETHING YOU COULD BUY WENDY HAS CLASS!

@giocurve 5 жыл бұрын

Wendy is a woman of a particular age.

@Mindset973 5 жыл бұрын

Who don't love wendy, then she follow her dream. It paid off big time 🙌

@VeNuS2910 9 жыл бұрын

Wendy is right. there are lots of people who graduated with Mass Communication degree who can't even construct a good sentence. and people seem to look at you in a weird way and laugh when you tell them your dreams. what is wrong with the world? i can relate so much to this. and she is so candid, strong headed, straight forward, and i like her.

@clarisbartholomew7872 6 жыл бұрын

she is so successful love u wendy

@mwamussa 4 жыл бұрын

her personal life is a mess. How hilarious! And most likely, drugs will take her out. She failed at Life 101 - Love Yourself. LOL!

@mspixiedust100 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a great interview!

@roseeze166 8 жыл бұрын

I DONT LIKE WENDY WILLIAMS AT ALL BUT I RESPECT HER TENACITY.

@AtomicKitten666 6 жыл бұрын

I love Wendy!!!

@nicoleevans6623 8 жыл бұрын

Get it Wendy!!

@samanthasmith3080 10 жыл бұрын

wendy u are beautiful. wow your an inspiration.

@phillipsmom6252 7 жыл бұрын

What a cute story. I loved my cassette tape recorder and transistor radio when I was growing up too.

@cassie2035 9 жыл бұрын

I love Wendy

@debradebra9746 6 жыл бұрын

Who paid her rent while she was making her minimum wage part time radio jobs while she was living in one of the highest cost of living areas in the country before she made it big?

@Miumiu0404 8 жыл бұрын

I love her in this interview. I love hearing her talk passionately about radio. It's a different side of Wendy that we usually see in TV. She really knows her stuff, has set a goal and worked hard for it. I envy her because at her young age, she knew exactly what she wanted to be. Bravo Wendy!

@user-pl5nu6vn7c 8 жыл бұрын

I think wendy is pretty, she looks like a black Drew Berrymore. Her story is actually very inspiring

@sahnie82 8 жыл бұрын

I think she looks most like Torie Spelling.

@Welshy 4 жыл бұрын

Industries are always cut throat, as soon as you’re not needed you’re gone

@OrganikJewelz 8 жыл бұрын

DO what you have to do! Strong, focused woman!

@CINEMATIQmagTV 10 жыл бұрын

I love Wendy's story. It is so inspiring.

@mspixiedust100 6 жыл бұрын

She had goals and she set out to accomplish them, and was definitely on a trajectory! Inspiring

@alloutjoy3172 11 жыл бұрын

No one I knew growing up had a television in their room. I had teen magazines, posters, and books.

@MzBrazilian87 10 жыл бұрын

I loved her on 105.1

@CurlsandThings 10 жыл бұрын

I appreciate Wendy's journey. Great woman and admired !

@BearCubster 10 жыл бұрын

Good story! Steely determination wins out everytime. It has to... it has to!

@shafikamal 9 жыл бұрын

Love Wendy! :)

@barrymcclendonjr3953 5 жыл бұрын

Very Interesting

@plutonium78 10 жыл бұрын

Wendy is so beautiful here.

@helenboula3538 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your story I have been watching you in the beginning of your TV programs when you first started and I have not stopped I am a fan of yours and I don't say that about too many people died of the stars in Hollywood if you look me up on KZfaq you'll see that I really cut their asses down but I do like you end and I wish you the best and can't wait for you to get back to work cuz no one can ever take your place I thought Rona Barrett was I thought they didn't get no better than her but yeah you are.

@marig1972 10 жыл бұрын

I also was let go once when I gave my two week notice..That hurts..I was also young like Wendy..I love what she says about quality of life..she says that in another unrelated video..So I know she lives this way..Good for her..Happy for her success!*

@stefonae2 11 жыл бұрын

Wendy Williams...you go girl...!

@youngzen7562 10 жыл бұрын

I dont know why, but I just love Wendy!

@Frost517 5 жыл бұрын

Wendy went from sleeping in her car to being married to a man with a side chick in a mansion. Bravo. Get ur money up. Secure the bag. Then take the bag and beat him.

@SvanVosianMusic 8 жыл бұрын

I may not agree with everything she does and says in her shows but I actually think of her as inspirational.

@kamallierobinson2822 5 жыл бұрын

Inspired

@clarisbartholomew7872 6 жыл бұрын

wow no tv

@SLAUSONGIRL 3 жыл бұрын

Respect

@j4m32hz6 3 жыл бұрын

I used my cassette recorder too

@NellieKAdaba 10 жыл бұрын

That's great

@mufffin777 10 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why she got fired... When she gave her two weeks notice. Im confuse lole

@aureliadaniels5268 5 жыл бұрын

“Motivated by quality of life”. Wow. Love that!

@darcandelaria 5 жыл бұрын

She's actually a human being! 😱😂 she's a nice person when she isn't talking about others! Wow! Shocking lol

@michaelmiller8586 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus, that interviewer is handsome!

@ThaliaSanders 11 жыл бұрын

yes if you had a component set you had the best bedroom.

@Bien1986 10 жыл бұрын

Great interview my target salary is 65,000 :) I love this session

@zandungero 9 жыл бұрын

HOW YOU DOINNNGGG?

@emergencyexit16 11 жыл бұрын

I don't get it. She was fired for giving a 2 week notice?

@hwhw4414 10 ай бұрын

My skateboard says Subaru and I got a baby seat but no baby

@missshannon9790 6 жыл бұрын

Bothers me how it was other Black People who fired her. Sistas too! Folks been hatin on Wendy her whole career.

@JustBree716 3 жыл бұрын

Has nothing to do with black. Black is not a religion. God had a path laid out and Wendy had determination. U just dont get it. What does black have to do with anything?

@checkyourhead9 5 жыл бұрын

Chuck scaro boro lol

@xxxxmimi 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious --- Why did Ms. Hugh fire Wendy for giving 2 weeks notice? and she said she learned a lesson from that...what was the lesson? Anyways ---- You hear her talk and it's clear that she was meant to be a talk show host -- whether on radio or on TV. People can say whatever about her but you cannot deny that she is a talented and articulate communicator, hard worker and very smart. And I happen to think she's one of the realest person on TV.

@Armaniwazhere 10 жыл бұрын

Muffin, that's is what im confused on.. why did they fire her? Was it just to be spiteful? I dont get it..

@sagiliciouslooshish4991 6 жыл бұрын

She really does deserve success. Just be nice if it wasn't capitalizing on celebrity gossip and celebrity drama.

@mwamussa 4 жыл бұрын

No she does not. She has been abusive and nasty for 3 decades now.

@xoxomacx2539 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe your boss in Virgin Islands was dyslexic.... doesn't mean he was dumb.

@donteporchia1744 Ай бұрын

Wendy Williams

@kimkamal9456 9 жыл бұрын

that necklace cost 400.000 .U.S dollar .

@lessisbest3286 5 жыл бұрын

Do all bipolar ppl love radio.??? WELL if you are dear NO SHAME there. Just get it fixed if you can. I love your personality and wish you the best.

@mwamussa 4 жыл бұрын

Yes this woman has mental health issues. Probably borderline too.

@buttcheeksguy 8 жыл бұрын

back in the day when she had the cheap ass weave

@lalexander535 8 жыл бұрын

he she!

@BoyKanaan 9 жыл бұрын

what career?????

@romuniz 8 жыл бұрын

Love Wendy's personality but bad wig day lol

@AkaMagenta Жыл бұрын

Shut up 🤐

@willcarter3206 10 жыл бұрын

The man interviewing her has no neck.

@BlakeGildaphish76 8 жыл бұрын

Lee Hawkins is a stone fox

@BlakeGildaphish76 8 жыл бұрын

+bworiginal it means he's incredibly handsome, sexy or both. Lee happens to be both.

@byiza9484 3 жыл бұрын

🔥 🔥🔥

@szatanowska 9 жыл бұрын

her nose looks strange

@lolaispure4296 8 жыл бұрын

I knooow

@barbaramoses9681 3 ай бұрын

All this content Making money!!!!!! Off!!!! They don't have to Work!!!! You Work!!!!!! Wendy

@aavalestormiconicperformer 5 жыл бұрын

Her hair and makeup is not it.

@IamCatharineStevens 5 жыл бұрын

Your a sidekick in your marriage

@andrespace6088 5 жыл бұрын

Katrina 1 Stop it!😀😂😁

@yun-pg8cr 7 жыл бұрын

All that struggle only to point The fingers at other people! That's sad huh?! No compassion whatsoever!

@mattson0711 7 жыл бұрын

Ivy Jones interesting view point

@Randomqtman 7 жыл бұрын

Ivy Jones very true

@JackGeezy85 5 жыл бұрын

LOL look at her skin, she's definetly bleaching skin today.

@thesparewheel 4 жыл бұрын

who is this wendy williams guy anyway?

@Firenze1921 9 жыл бұрын

Gosh Wendy what the hell was going on. The hair, the makeup.. gosh.

@thenicestpersonafteryou1533 8 жыл бұрын

Why does she say she did not have a nose job when it is so obvious ! Ridiculous to lie about it.A liar once a liar always, unfortunatly.

@elsagrace3893 8 жыл бұрын

She did not have a nose job. I as a little surprised too but she didn't have one. She has a very unique natural look.

@thenicestpersonafteryou1533 8 жыл бұрын

90% of entertainers have had a nose job darling, that does not make them bad people, it is just the way it is. Almost 100% of african americans women on television have, from Hallé Berry, to beyonce, destiny child etc etc I should name the ones who have not had one. Whitney Houston ! www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=891174image328.jpg

@elsagrace3893 8 жыл бұрын

***** it's obvious that she did not by looking at her childhood pictures all the way up to present. She did lose fat in her face due to aging and weight loss. I believe she has some brow Botox because the middle of the brows used to raise all the time. Now they don't.

@thenicestpersonafteryou1533 8 жыл бұрын

Ho well ! LOL ;-)