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Born on July 18, 1964 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States, Wendy Williams is a radio personality, television presenter and actor. As of 2026, Wendy Williams is 62 years old. Schooling on record includes Ocean Township High School and Northeastern University. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Radio Hall of Fame and Radio & Records. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Wendy Williams fascinates me because she built an empire on having no filter. Coming out of Asbury Park, she clawed her way up as a New York shock jock, and her willingness to confront celebrities to their faces made her both beloved and feared. I respect that she never softened herself to be palatable. Her Hollywood star and Radio Hall of Fame induction are not luck; they are proof that authenticity, even abrasive authenticity, can become its own brand. What stays with me is her openness as an author, turning her own mess into material. That courage to be fully, loudly herself is rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wendy Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- ウェンディ・ウィリアムズ (ラジオパーソナリティー)
- Reading
- うぇんでぃ・うぃりあむず (らじおぱーそなりてぃー)
- Born
- July 18, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- radio personality / television presenter / actor / writer / autobiographer
2. Background
- High school
- Ocean Township High School
- University
- Northeastern University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Radio Hall of Fame
- Radio & Records
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Wendy Williams Experience | — | |
| Notable work | The Wendy Williams Show | — | |
| Notable work | Wendy Williams: What a Mess! | — |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/wendywilliams
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy%20Williams
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q618233
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Wendy Williams born?
Born July 18, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Wendy Williams from?
Wendy Williams is from Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States.
What does Wendy Williams do?
Wendy Williams works as radio personality, television presenter, actor, writer, autobiographer.
How tall is Wendy Williams?
Wendy Williams is 180 cm.
What is Wendy Williams known for?
Notable works include The Wendy Williams Experience, The Wendy Williams Show, Wendy Williams: What a Mess!.
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