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

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  • čas přidán 17. 06. 2013
  • 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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      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 Před 5 lety +1

      Facts!!!!!

    • @teshuahyisreal158
      @teshuahyisreal158 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts she did n while on coke

  • @ScottD_
    @ScottD_ Před 8 lety +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 Před 9 lety +231

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

    • @MrTlbxxx
      @MrTlbxxx Před 8 lety

      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 Před 8 lety +11

      But you sound unhappy yourself !!!

    • @MrTlbxxx
      @MrTlbxxx Před 8 lety

      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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety

      of course

  • @XoXoG
    @XoXoG Před 8 lety +57

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

  • @MyPierre93
    @MyPierre93 Před 9 lety +98

    she such a go getter love it

  • @gaia-xn1gv
    @gaia-xn1gv Před 9 lety +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 Před 7 lety +26

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

  • @ShaunteNickeeRose
    @ShaunteNickeeRose Před 9 lety +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 Před 8 lety +2

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

    • @Puppylove890
      @Puppylove890 Před 8 lety

      +JaimiLG Hate for self and situation has many faces.

    • @elsagrace3893
      @elsagrace3893 Před 8 lety +1

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

    • @thesilentdiva
      @thesilentdiva Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Lyomama22
    @Lyomama22 Před 8 lety +34

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

  • @summerholliday44
    @summerholliday44 Před 8 lety +37

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

    • @summerholliday44
      @summerholliday44 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @npo64
    @npo64 Před 10 lety +33

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

  • @Patrick3183
    @Patrick3183 Před 8 lety +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__ Před 7 lety +11

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

    • @darkskinss
      @darkskinss Před 5 lety

      D. Smith ♥️♥️♥️😂😂

  • @catsonly4805
    @catsonly4805 Před 9 lety +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.

  • @Madonnaist
    @Madonnaist Před 9 lety +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!!!

  • @ESP-lx6qt
    @ESP-lx6qt Před 7 lety +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?

  • @VeNuS2910
    @VeNuS2910 Před 9 lety +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 Před 5 lety +10

    Wendy is a woman of a particular age.

  • @mspixiedust100
    @mspixiedust100 Před 6 lety

    Wow. What a great interview!

  • @mauricecarter5831
    @mauricecarter5831 Před 10 lety +9

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

  • @Mindset973
    @Mindset973 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @samanthasmith3080
    @samanthasmith3080 Před 10 lety +26

    wendy u are beautiful. wow your an inspiration.

  • @roseeze166
    @roseeze166 Před 8 lety +13

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

  • @user-pl5nu6vn7c
    @user-pl5nu6vn7c Před 8 lety +10

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

    • @sahnie82
      @sahnie82 Před 8 lety +6

      I think she looks most like Torie Spelling.

  • @phillipsmom6252
    @phillipsmom6252 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @clarisbartholomew7872
    @clarisbartholomew7872 Před 6 lety +7

    she is so successful love u wendy

    • @mwamussa
      @mwamussa Před 4 lety

      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 Před 8 lety +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!

  • @nicoleevans6623
    @nicoleevans6623 Před 8 lety +6

    Get it Wendy!!

  • @AtomicKitten666
    @AtomicKitten666 Před 6 lety +4

    I love Wendy!!!

  • @mspixiedust100
    @mspixiedust100 Před 6 lety +4

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

  • @MzBrazilian87
    @MzBrazilian87 Před 10 lety +1

    I loved her on 105.1

  • @CINEMATIQmagTV
    @CINEMATIQmagTV Před 10 lety

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

  • @OrganikJewelz
    @OrganikJewelz Před 8 lety +3

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

  • @barrymcclendonjr3953
    @barrymcclendonjr3953 Před 5 lety

    Very Interesting

  • @cassie2035
    @cassie2035 Před 9 lety +5

    I love Wendy

  • @shafikamal
    @shafikamal Před 9 lety +3

    Love Wendy! :)

  • @debradebra9746
    @debradebra9746 Před 6 lety +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?

  • @CurlsandThings
    @CurlsandThings Před 10 lety +1

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

  • @BearCubster
    @BearCubster Před 10 lety +1

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

  • @marig1972
    @marig1972 Před 10 lety

    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!*

  • @helenboula3538
    @helenboula3538 Před 5 lety +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 CZcams 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.

  • @plutonium78
    @plutonium78 Před 10 lety +5

    Wendy is so beautiful here.

  • @stefonae2
    @stefonae2 Před 11 lety +1

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

  • @mufffin777
    @mufffin777 Před 10 lety +1

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

  • @NellieKAdaba
    @NellieKAdaba Před 10 lety

    That's great

  • @SLAUSONGIRL
    @SLAUSONGIRL Před 3 lety

    Respect

  • @clarisbartholomew7872
    @clarisbartholomew7872 Před 6 lety +1

    wow no tv

  • @Welshy
    @Welshy Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @Frost517
    @Frost517 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @alloutjoy3172
    @alloutjoy3172 Před 11 lety +1

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

  • @youngzen7562
    @youngzen7562 Před 10 lety +2

    I dont know why, but I just love Wendy!

  • @aureliadaniels5268
    @aureliadaniels5268 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @kamallierobinson2822
    @kamallierobinson2822 Před 5 lety

    Inspired

  • @j4m32hz6
    @j4m32hz6 Před 3 lety

    I used my cassette recorder too

  • @SvanVosianMusic
    @SvanVosianMusic Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @ThaliaSanders
    @ThaliaSanders Před 11 lety

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

  • @emergencyexit16
    @emergencyexit16 Před 10 lety

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

  • @zandungero
    @zandungero Před 9 lety

    HOW YOU DOINNNGGG?

  • @Bien1986
    @Bien1986 Před 10 lety

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

  • @darcandelaria
    @darcandelaria Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @xxxxmimi
    @xxxxmimi Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @michaelmiller8586
    @michaelmiller8586 Před 3 lety +1

    Jesus, that interviewer is handsome!

  • @checkyourhead9
    @checkyourhead9 Před 5 lety

    Chuck scaro boro lol

  • @Armaniwazhere
    @Armaniwazhere Před 10 lety +1

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

  • @missshannon9790
    @missshannon9790 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @JustBree716
      @JustBree716 Před 3 lety

      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?

  • @hwhw4414
    @hwhw4414 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @sagiliciouslooshish4991

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

    • @mwamussa
      @mwamussa Před 4 lety

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

  • @kimkamal9456
    @kimkamal9456 Před 9 lety

    that necklace cost 400.000 .U.S dollar .

  • @donteporchia1744
    @donteporchia1744 Před 24 dny +1

    Wendy Williams

  • @xoxomacx2539
    @xoxomacx2539 Před 5 lety

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

  • @lessisbest3286
    @lessisbest3286 Před 5 lety

    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 Před 4 lety

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

  • @lalexander535
    @lalexander535 Před 8 lety

    he she!

  • @buttcheeksguy
    @buttcheeksguy Před 8 lety +4

    back in the day when she had the cheap ass weave

  • @romuniz
    @romuniz Před 8 lety +6

    Love Wendy's personality but bad wig day lol

  • @BoyKanaan
    @BoyKanaan Před 9 lety

    what career?????

  • @willcarter3206
    @willcarter3206 Před 10 lety +1

    The man interviewing her has no neck.

  • @BlakeGildaphish76
    @BlakeGildaphish76 Před 8 lety +1

    Lee Hawkins is a stone fox

    • @BlakeGildaphish76
      @BlakeGildaphish76 Před 7 lety

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

    • @byiza9484
      @byiza9484 Před 3 lety

      🔥 🔥🔥

  • @szatanowska
    @szatanowska Před 9 lety +5

    her nose looks strange

  • @barbaramoses9681
    @barbaramoses9681 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @aavalestormiconicperformer

    Her hair and makeup is not it.

  • @yun-pg8cr
    @yun-pg8cr Před 7 lety +5

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

  • @IamCatharineStevens
    @IamCatharineStevens Před 5 lety +1

    Your a sidekick in your marriage

  • @JackGeezy85
    @JackGeezy85 Před 5 lety

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

  • @thesparewheel
    @thesparewheel Před 4 lety

    who is this wendy williams guy anyway?

  • @Firenze1921
    @Firenze1921 Před 9 lety +8

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

  • @thenicestpersonafteryou1533

    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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety

      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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety

      Ho well ! LOL ;-)