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

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  • 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
    @habbogigi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    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
      @ranabates1477 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @blackice3022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts!!!!!

    • @teshuahyisreal158
      @teshuahyisreal158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts she did n while on coke

  • @ScottD_
    @ScottD_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    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
    @feeq6001 9 ปีที่แล้ว +231

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

    • @MrTlbxxx
      @MrTlbxxx 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @feeq6001 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      But you sound unhappy yourself !!!

    • @MrTlbxxx
      @MrTlbxxx 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @feeq6001 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @holistic7980 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      of course

  • @XoXoG
    @XoXoG 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

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

  • @ShaunteNickeeRose
    @ShaunteNickeeRose 9 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    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
      @JaimiLG 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Puppylove890
      @Puppylove890 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +JaimiLG Hate for self and situation has many faces.

    • @elsagrace3893
      @elsagrace3893 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @thesilentdiva
      @thesilentdiva 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MyPierre93
    @MyPierre93 9 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    she such a go getter love it

  • @gaia-xn1gv
    @gaia-xn1gv 9 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    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
    @MiguelAlves1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

  • @summerholliday44
    @summerholliday44 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

    • @summerholliday44
      @summerholliday44 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Lyomama22
    @Lyomama22 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

  • @npo64
    @npo64 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

  • @Patrick3183
    @Patrick3183 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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

  • @iamdsmith__
    @iamdsmith__ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @darkskinss
      @darkskinss 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      D. Smith ♥️♥️♥️😂😂

  • @catsonly4805
    @catsonly4805 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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.

  • @ESP-lx6qt
    @ESP-lx6qt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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
      @Randomqtman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ESP 1230 definitely NOT 60M

  • @Madonnaist
    @Madonnaist 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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!!!

  • @VeNuS2910
    @VeNuS2910 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @giocurve
    @giocurve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wendy is a woman of a particular age.

  • @mauricecarter5831
    @mauricecarter5831 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @roseeze166
    @roseeze166 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @user-pl5nu6vn7c
    @user-pl5nu6vn7c 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @sahnie82
      @sahnie82 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think she looks most like Torie Spelling.

  • @debradebra9746
    @debradebra9746 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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?

  • @Mindset973
    @Mindset973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @samanthasmith3080
    @samanthasmith3080 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    wendy u are beautiful. wow your an inspiration.

  • @mspixiedust100
    @mspixiedust100 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. What a great interview!

  • @mspixiedust100
    @mspixiedust100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @phillipsmom6252
    @phillipsmom6252 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @clarisbartholomew7872
    @clarisbartholomew7872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    she is so successful love u wendy

    • @mwamussa
      @mwamussa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Miumiu0404
    @Miumiu0404 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @AtomicKitten666
    @AtomicKitten666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Wendy!!!

  • @nicoleevans6623
    @nicoleevans6623 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Get it Wendy!!

  • @Welshy
    @Welshy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Frost517
    @Frost517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @CINEMATIQmagTV
    @CINEMATIQmagTV 10 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OrganikJewelz
    @OrganikJewelz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @alloutjoy3172
    @alloutjoy3172 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @cassie2035
    @cassie2035 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Wendy

  • @plutonium78
    @plutonium78 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wendy is so beautiful here.

  • @MzBrazilian87
    @MzBrazilian87 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved her on 105.1

  • @CurlsandThings
    @CurlsandThings 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @helenboula3538
    @helenboula3538 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 TH-cam 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.

  • @youngzen7562
    @youngzen7562 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I dont know why, but I just love Wendy!

  • @BearCubster
    @BearCubster 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mufffin777
    @mufffin777 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @shafikamal
    @shafikamal 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Wendy! :)

  • @marig1972
    @marig1972 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @stefonae2 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @barrymcclendonjr3953
    @barrymcclendonjr3953 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Interesting

  • @SvanVosianMusic
    @SvanVosianMusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TheSoapLady44
    @TheSoapLady44 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @clarisbartholomew7872
    @clarisbartholomew7872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow no tv

  • @emergencyexit16
    @emergencyexit16 11 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @darcandelaria
    @darcandelaria 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @michaelmiller8586
    @michaelmiller8586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jesus, that interviewer is handsome!

  • @missshannon9790
    @missshannon9790 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @JustBree716
      @JustBree716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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?

  • @SLAUSONGIRL
    @SLAUSONGIRL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect

  • @j4m32hz6
    @j4m32hz6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used my cassette recorder too

  • @NellieKAdaba
    @NellieKAdaba 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's great

  • @ThaliaSanders
    @ThaliaSanders 11 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @xxxxmimi
    @xxxxmimi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @kamallierobinson2822
    @kamallierobinson2822 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspired

  • @Bien1986
    @Bien1986 10 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zandungero
    @zandungero 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOW YOU DOINNNGGG?

  • @Armaniwazhere
    @Armaniwazhere 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @hwhw4414
    @hwhw4414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @buttcheeksguy
    @buttcheeksguy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    back in the day when she had the cheap ass weave

  • @kimkamal9456
    @kimkamal9456 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    that necklace cost 400.000 .U.S dollar .

  • @checkyourhead9
    @checkyourhead9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuck scaro boro lol

  • @xoxomacx2539
    @xoxomacx2539 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sagiliciouslooshish4991
    @sagiliciouslooshish4991 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @mwamussa
      @mwamussa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BoyKanaan
    @BoyKanaan 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    what career?????

  • @donteporchia1744
    @donteporchia1744 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wendy Williams

  • @willcarter3206
    @willcarter3206 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The man interviewing her has no neck.

  • @romuniz
    @romuniz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love Wendy's personality but bad wig day lol

  • @lessisbest3286
    @lessisbest3286 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @mwamussa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lalexander535
    @lalexander535 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    he she!

  • @szatanowska
    @szatanowska 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    her nose looks strange

  • @BlakeGildaphish76
    @BlakeGildaphish76 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lee Hawkins is a stone fox

    • @BlakeGildaphish76
      @BlakeGildaphish76 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @byiza9484
      @byiza9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🔥 🔥🔥

  • @aavalestormiconicperformer
    @aavalestormiconicperformer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Her hair and makeup is not it.

  • @IamCatharineStevens
    @IamCatharineStevens 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your a sidekick in your marriage

    • @andrespace6088
      @andrespace6088 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Katrina 1 Stop it!😀😂😁

  • @yun-pg8cr
    @yun-pg8cr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @mattson0711
      @mattson0711 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ivy Jones interesting view point

    • @Randomqtman
      @Randomqtman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ivy Jones very true

  • @barbaramoses9681
    @barbaramoses9681 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @JackGeezy85
    @JackGeezy85 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Firenze1921
    @Firenze1921 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @thesparewheel
    @thesparewheel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    who is this wendy williams guy anyway?

  • @thenicestpersonafteryou1533
    @thenicestpersonafteryou1533 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @elsagrace3893 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @thenicestpersonafteryou1533 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @elsagrace3893 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ***** 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
      @thenicestpersonafteryou1533 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ho well ! LOL ;-)