Fans Criticize ‘Where Is Wendy Williams’ Lifetime Documentary: ‘Feels Exploitative’

Wendy Williams‘ career journey has been far from smooth sailing as she has faced numerous health challenges, among them Graves’ disease and Lymphedema. The media personality took a break in 2022 to deal with her health, which, according to a recent announcement, has further declined as she is now battling frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.

To chronicle Wendy’s health journey over the years, her team has put together a compelling documentary titled Where Is Wendy Williams? The eagerly anticipated release has reignited interest in the renowned on-air personality, prompting a flurry of emotions among her devoted fan base.

The new documentary explores the life and challenges faced by Wendy Williams

The first part of the Lifetime documentary debuted on February 24th, presenting viewers with an immersive journey into the life of Williams, with a keen emphasis on the era after her departure from the iconic daytime talk show due to growing health concerns.

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Also, the documentary sheds light on Williams’ dynamic relationships, including those with manager Will Selby, publicist Shawn Zanotti, and sole child, Kevin Hunter Jr.

Following the premiere of the documentary,  fans seized the moment to express their unfiltered opinions about the project on various social media platforms. Many emphasized that rather than safeguarding Williams’ vulnerabilities, the documentary seems to exploit them.

“I hope that Wendy Williams gets the help she needs and maybe this show will help with that but something about this isn’t sitting right with me,” a fan wrote via X. “She can’t consent to being on camera like this. It feels exploitative.”

“I’m not sure who greenlit #WhereIsWendyWilliams.. in my opinion it wasn’t a good idea,” a second person commented while another fan agreed, stating, “I’ve seen enough clips of #WhereIsWendyWilliams to know that this should NEVERRRRRRR have aired. It’s disgusting that they’ve captured this lady’s most vulnerable moments like this.”