Wendy Williams: The Movie

1h 28min

Drama

TV Movie

Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years. Wendy has made herself the go-to source for great celebrity dish on her hit talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, but recently the spotlight has turned towards her. The authorized project provides a revealing look at Wendy’s journey, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show. Despite all the naysayers and obstacles Wendy encountered throughout her life, her strength and determination have allowed her to thrive.

Production Companies

Front Street Pictures

Will Packer Productions

Cast

Ciera Payton

Ciera Payton

Wendy Williams
Morocco Omari

Morocco Omari

Kevin Hunter
Nykeem Provo

Nykeem Provo

Ricky Tony
Donny Lucas

Donny Lucas

Tony Grey
Sasha Monica

Sasha Monica

Sharina Hudson
Emy Aneke

Emy Aneke

DJ Red Alert
Rothaford Gray

Rothaford Gray

Thomas Sr. Williams
Rebecca Davis

Rebecca Davis

HOT 97 Program Director
Chelsea Brady

Chelsea Brady

Wanda Williams
Kheon Clarke

Kheon Clarke

Ken Webb
Adrian Neblett

Adrian Neblett

Charlamagne
Liza Huget

Liza Huget

Shirley Williams
Warren Abbott

Warren Abbott

Hank Harrison
Edem Nyamadi

Edem Nyamadi

Male Rehab Staffer
Mia Golden

Mia Golden

Cathy Hughes
Matthew Mandzij

Matthew Mandzij

Vinny Brown
Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams

Self (uncredited)
Derek Green

Derek Green

Doctor #2
Hannah Bos

Hannah Bos

Birthday Girl
Steve Ell

Steve Ell

Preacher
Maika Quashie

Maika Quashie

Young Wendy
Drummond Macdougall

Drummond Macdougall

Floor Manager
Shelise Lindo

Shelise Lindo

Bathroom #1
Trae Maridadi

Trae Maridadi

Tommy Jr. Williams
Melita Sekgwa

Melita Sekgwa

Total (uncredited)
John Specogna

John Specogna

HOT 97 Boss (uncredited)

Release date

30th Jan 2021

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English