Wendy Williams’ highly-anticipated biopic premiered on Lifetime on Saturday night.
Although many New York natives criticized her for grazing over her tumulous relationship with NY Hip Hop station, Hot 97, the iconic television host dished on a lot of “hot topics.”
Wendy revealed that she was date-raped by one of her show’s guests following an interview. During The Wendy Williams Story … What a Mess! following the documentary, she described the unnamed culprit as a “one-hit wonder” and said the incident motivated her to move forward.
Wendy did a press run ahead of the release of the biopic and named late R&B singer, Sherrick as the rapist during a conversation with Daily News.
“His name was Sherrick [and] he was a one-hit-wonder, remember the song. It was called ‘Just Call’ and it was number one on the R&B charts and an overnight sensation,” she told The News about the late 1980s encounter.
Sherrick’s widow responded by questioning the timing of her revelation and explained why it’s hurtful. “Sherrick was a beautiful man, a genius with a voice like an angel,” Lynne Conner Smith told Page Six. “We have three amazing children. This is quite painful to not only us but his nieces and siblings.”
In another recent interview with DJ Suss One, Wendy spoke candidly about her one night stand with Method Man.
Although we didn’t get to see the juicy moment play out on-screen, Wendy Williams left no stone unturned when it came to her ex-husband and former manager, Kevin Hunter’s, infidelity which led to a public divorce because he impregnated his mistress.
Wendy Williams has an illustrious career that spans over two decades. She certainly needed a miniseries to give justice to her career’s story pre-Kevin because her come up was monumental, culture-shifting, and deserves a spotlight by itself.
Ciera Peyton received praise for her spot-on portrayal of Williams, especially the infamous moment when she fainted on-air from complications with Graves disease.
I can already tell @CieraPayton is going to knock us off our feet portraying Wendy. #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/AA2sLXtZ0D
Check out some reactions below:
NEVER forget 18 years ago TODAY the Whitney and Wendy interview! #WendyWilliams#WendyWilliamsMovie #WendyWilliamsWatchParty pic.twitter.com/wmZd8IQX2s
Before there was TMZ there was Wendy! Give her her credit!!! #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/oGz8NsKtzz
They petty for the casting of Charlamagne ? #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/OjfpzhJ3TX
Wendy clocked out from the show at 12pm and became a detective by 2pm #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/H77YctRk0z
Really wish this was a miniseries!!! It’s too fast. I want more details. #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/7yGfvJLz3O
Not "Kevin and Wendy 4ever" on the garage door #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/TphmCWv2VO
The wig budget for this movie… #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/2FAJBAehOv
Wendy’s parents OBSESSION with her weight is disgusting to me. Her dad telling her “you have a pretty face but you’re overweight”??? #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/tFBZ9WleQ8
They honestly couldn’t have found someone closer to play Wendy in the #WendyWilliamsMovie. Spot on casting! pic.twitter.com/87QYeAVJXF
Kevin giving me real Suge Knight vibes!! #WendyWilliamsMovie pic.twitter.com/Vi8mDFlgQB
Wendy's mom saying, "Wendy has always been overweight, but look at her now…she has a beautiful figure." WHEW…still in 2021 she doesn't see the damage of pressuring Wendy about her weight. #WendyWilliamsMovie
I think @BET spoiled us with the new edition movie, we got STANDARDS on TV biopics now! #WendyWilliamsMovie
